Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released) - Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, assists the Government of Japan in supporting those affected by recent earthquakes in Kumamoto, Japan, April 18, 2016. VMM-265 picked up supplies from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Takayubaru and delivered them to Hakusui Sports Park in the Kumamoto Prefecture. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Nathan Wicks/Released)

Japanese media interview Capt. Tessa Snow, an MV-22B Osprey pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, in support of the Government of Japan’s relief efforts following yesterday’s devastating earthquake near Kumamoto April 17, 2016. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo/Released) - Japanese media interview Capt. Tessa Snow, an MV-22B Osprey pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, in support of the Government of Japan’s relief efforts following yesterday’s devastating earthquake near Kumamoto April 17, 2016. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo/Released)

Liz Garcia, New Parent Support Program home visitor, provides new parents with information on the program and how to care for their child at the 4th Annual Baby Expo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 23, 2016. Families found information like this and more at the expo to guide them into parenthood. - Liz Garcia, New Parent Support Program home visitor, provides new parents with information on the program and how to care for their child at the 4th Annual Baby Expo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 23, 2016. Families found information like this and more at the expo to guide them into parenthood.

Cpl. Eli Wallace, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, awaits for take-off on a Lockheed KC-130J Hercules on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2015. VMGR-152 flew back and forth from Kadena to Iwo To, formally known as Iwo Jima, providing transportation for Marines, VIPs and vehicles. The Reunion of Honor is a ceremony honoring veterans still alive from the battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. - Cpl. Eli Wallace, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, awaits for take-off on a Lockheed KC-130J Hercules on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2015. VMGR-152 flew back and forth from Kadena to Iwo To, formally known as Iwo Jima, providing transportation for Marines, VIPs and vehicles. The Reunion of Honor is a ceremony honoring veterans still alive from the battle of Iwo Jima in 1945.

Fred Waring, station resident, passes out candy to the trick-or-treaters roaming the streets of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during the Halloween Festival Oct. 31, 2013. A total of 302 visitors came aboard station to partake in the festivities; 139 were adults. - Fred Waring, station resident, passes out candy to the trick-or-treaters roaming the streets of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during the Halloween Festival Oct. 31, 2013. A total of 302 visitors came aboard station to partake in the festivities; 139 were adults.

Sgt. Joseph R. Pacheco, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 expeditionary airfield technician, surveys the land to set up the arresting gear which will help stop the aircraft in case of emergencies and further training exercises during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. The arresting gear is an absolute necessity before aircraft can land on the airfields of Tinian. - Sgt. Joseph R. Pacheco, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 expeditionary airfield technician, surveys the land to set up the arresting gear which will help stop the aircraft in case of emergencies and further training exercises during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. The arresting gear is an absolute necessity before aircraft can land on the airfields of Tinian.