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Matthew C. Perry Elementary and High School students on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and Japanese students from the surrounding area participated in the 6th Annual Friendship Concert at Sinfonia Iwakuni Concert Hall, Iwakuni City, Feb. 20, 2016. The students practiced together weekly in preparation for the concert. Events like these allow the children of both nations to learn to work together despite language barriers and tighten the friendship between the U.S. and Japan. - Matthew C. Perry Elementary and High School students on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and Japanese students from the surrounding area participated in the 6th Annual Friendship Concert at Sinfonia Iwakuni Concert Hall, Iwakuni City, Feb. 20, 2016. The students practiced together weekly in preparation for the concert. Events like these allow the children of both nations to learn to work together despite language barriers and tighten the friendship between the U.S. and Japan.

A preschooler from Kawashimo Preschool in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, scurries around the playground during a relay race at Kawashimo Preschool Sept. 29, 2015. Service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni visited the preschool to show their support and give back to the community. - A preschooler from Kawashimo Preschool in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, scurries around the playground during a relay race at Kawashimo Preschool Sept. 29, 2015. Service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni visited the preschool to show their support and give back to the community.

(From left to right) Janis Price, station resident, Lance Cpl. Caleb Just, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron bulk-fuel specialist, Sgt. Leroy Grubbs, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation ordinance collateral duty inspector, and Louise Tindel, station resident, play Cards Against Humanity at Yuri Tower here, March 2, 2013. The gaming club plays several games, including table-top strategy games, board games and card games. Those who have no experience playing any of these games are encouraged to participate. - (From left to right) Janis Price, station resident, Lance Cpl. Caleb Just, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron bulk-fuel specialist, Sgt. Leroy Grubbs, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation ordinance collateral duty inspector, and Louise Tindel, station resident, play Cards Against Humanity at Yuri Tower here, March 2, 2013. The gaming club plays several games, including table-top strategy games, board games and card games. Those who have no experience playing any of these games are encouraged to participate.