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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Tisby, a corpsman with the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, treats a simulated victim during exercise Eagle Wrath 2016 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, July 21, 2016. Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 conducts this exercise once a year in order to train all the Marines within the squadron, enhance their technical skills, field experience and military occupational specialty capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Tisby, a corpsman with the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, treats a simulated victim during exercise Eagle Wrath 2016 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, July 21, 2016. Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 conducts this exercise once a year in order to train all the Marines within the squadron, enhance their technical skills, field experience and military occupational specialty capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Katrice Boufillier, right, training chief for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, serves ice cream to families at the Fire and Ice ice cream social at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 20, 2016. The Exceptional Family Member Program hosted the event in collaboration with the MCAS Iwakuni Fire Department at Fire Station Four, where Japanese firemen and air station residents participated in family activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin) - Katrice Boufillier, right, training chief for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, serves ice cream to families at the Fire and Ice ice cream social at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 20, 2016. The Exceptional Family Member Program hosted the event in collaboration with the MCAS Iwakuni Fire Department at Fire Station Four, where Japanese firemen and air station residents participated in family activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert V. Boucher, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, renders a salute during his change of command ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, July 22, 2016. Residents, locals and guests gathered aboard MCAS Iwakuni to witness U.S. Marines and sailors welcome Col. Richard Fuerst as their new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert V. Boucher, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, renders a salute during his change of command ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, July 22, 2016. Residents, locals and guests gathered aboard MCAS Iwakuni to witness U.S. Marines and sailors welcome Col. Richard Fuerst as their new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin)

Larraine DeLoach, a model for The Red Carpet Event of Iwakuni 2016, displays a dress on the runway at the Egretta restaurant in Iwakuni, Japan, July 16, 2016. Models displayed hair styles, make-up and different clothing styles from various businesses to guests attending the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - Larraine DeLoach, a model for The Red Carpet Event of Iwakuni 2016, displays a dress on the runway at the Egretta restaurant in Iwakuni, Japan, July 16, 2016. Models displayed hair styles, make-up and different clothing styles from various businesses to guests attending the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

Retirees and members of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni leadership pose for a photo during a retirement ceremony at the Landing Zone in Club Iwakuni on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 15, 2016. The ceremony acknowledged the appreciation for the retirees’ hard work and dedication toward the installation’s success over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo) - Retirees and members of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni leadership pose for a photo during a retirement ceremony at the Landing Zone in Club Iwakuni on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 15, 2016. The ceremony acknowledged the appreciation for the retirees’ hard work and dedication toward the installation’s success over the years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Simon Gomezramirez, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, provides security after constructing a defensive position during exercise Eagle Wrath 2016 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji on July 14, 2016. The squadron plans to complete their unit annual training requirements throughout three stages, which focus on air base ground defense and Marine Corps common skills that Marines are unable to train for locally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Simon Gomezramirez, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, provides security after constructing a defensive position during exercise Eagle Wrath 2016 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji on July 14, 2016. The squadron plans to complete their unit annual training requirements throughout three stages, which focus on air base ground defense and Marine Corps common skills that Marines are unable to train for locally. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Rebecca Hurst, a corpsman with the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni treats simulated victims during exercise Eagle Wrath 2016 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 8, 2016. Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 plans to complete their unit annual training requirements throughout three stages, which focuses on air base ground defense and Marine Corps common skills that Marines are unable to train for locally. To wrap up exercise Eagle Wrath 2016, ‘America’s squadron’ will conquer Mount Fuji before packing up gear and washing down equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released) - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Rebecca Hurst, a corpsman with the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni treats simulated victims during exercise Eagle Wrath 2016 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 8, 2016. Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 plans to complete their unit annual training requirements throughout three stages, which focuses on air base ground defense and Marine Corps common skills that Marines are unable to train for locally. To wrap up exercise Eagle Wrath 2016, ‘America’s squadron’ will conquer Mount Fuji before packing up gear and washing down equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert V. Boucher, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, right, and the Honorable Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni, wait to cross an intersection during the seventh Joint Leadership Walk down the streets of Iwakuni on July 6, 2016. The last walk took place in December 2015 and continues to be a firm demonstration of the bond and unity between both communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert V. Boucher, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, right, and the Honorable Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni, wait to cross an intersection during the seventh Joint Leadership Walk down the streets of Iwakuni on July 6, 2016. The last walk took place in December 2015 and continues to be a firm demonstration of the bond and unity between both communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin/Released)

Kiyotaka Nozaki, right, Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau deputy procurement director, presents a painting to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert V. Boucher, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, during the grand opening of the Command Assembly Hall at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 1, 2016. Costing approximately $28 million, construction of the building began September 2013 and finished March 2016 with an additional $1.5 million spent furnishing the facility. The old 20,776 square foot theater, which opened in 1954, is scheduled to be demolished in order to expand the Child Development Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released) - Kiyotaka Nozaki, right, Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau deputy procurement director, presents a painting to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert V. Boucher, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, during the grand opening of the Command Assembly Hall at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 1, 2016. Costing approximately $28 million, construction of the building began September 2013 and finished March 2016 with an additional $1.5 million spent furnishing the facility. The old 20,776 square foot theater, which opened in 1954, is scheduled to be demolished in order to expand the Child Development Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released)