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Japanese and MCAS Iwakuni residents compete together in Undokai event - Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni and Iwakuni City residents compete in a game of tug-of-war during the Undokai children’s sports event at Atago Sports Complex in Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 23, 2019. The Undokai children’s sports event consisted of six events that gave station residents the opportunity to compete in team-building games alongside Iwakuni locals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trista Whited)

A Japanese athlete from Otake shoots a basketball during a tournament held for station residents and Japanese nationals at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2016. Forty-four athletes from Iwakuni, Hirata, Ohno, Otake and Mainland Sports Association-Iwakuni took to the courts to compete against each other in a series of basketball games. The association assists young athletes in building character by using basketball to promote academic interest, athletic skills and aims to support and empower athletes using experienced coaches to help develop character, teamwork and leadership traits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - A Japanese athlete from Otake shoots a basketball during a tournament held for station residents and Japanese nationals at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2016. Forty-four athletes from Iwakuni, Hirata, Ohno, Otake and Mainland Sports Association-Iwakuni took to the courts to compete against each other in a series of basketball games. The association assists young athletes in building character by using basketball to promote academic interest, athletic skills and aims to support and empower athletes using experienced coaches to help develop character, teamwork and leadership traits. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Hawk Thomas, a player with the Harlem Globetrotters, goes for a dunk during warm-ups inside the IronWorks Gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 7, 2014. The team is doing their 13th tour in 11 years, made possible by Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment. - Hawk Thomas, a player with the Harlem Globetrotters, goes for a dunk during warm-ups inside the IronWorks Gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 7, 2014. The team is doing their 13th tour in 11 years, made possible by Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment.

American and Japanese participants of the 2014 Kintai Marathon, which took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, run past a puddle, April 13. The Kintai Marathon is one of the few annual events that give Japanese citizens an opportunity to come aboard station. Approximately 800 people signed up for the full marathon, half marathon and five-kilometer walk. - American and Japanese participants of the 2014 Kintai Marathon, which took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, run past a puddle, April 13. The Kintai Marathon is one of the few annual events that give Japanese citizens an opportunity to come aboard station. Approximately 800 people signed up for the full marathon, half marathon and five-kilometer walk.

Austin Macias, a Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai baseball team member, swings a baseball bat during a game that took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 15, 2014.Being a part of a sports team gives students a chance to explore different parts of the pacific region. - Austin Macias, a Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai baseball team member, swings a baseball bat during a game that took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 15, 2014.Being a part of a sports team gives students a chance to explore different parts of the pacific region.

A competitor starts the one-kilometer swim at the marina during the Japanese and American Goodwill Modified Triathlon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 22, 2013. According to Mai Tajima, SemperFit recreation specialist, this year marks the highest number of participants in the triathlon. - A competitor starts the one-kilometer swim at the marina during the Japanese and American Goodwill Modified Triathlon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 22, 2013. According to Mai Tajima, SemperFit recreation specialist, this year marks the highest number of participants in the triathlon.

Local community kayakers practice rowing skills before getting into the water for a friendly kayak competition at Nakayama Lake in support of a national-level kayak competition Oct. 2. Three local Marines also participated in the friendly competition in support of the 66th National Sports Festival being hosted throughout Yamaguchi Prefecture Oct. 1 – 11. For several community members participating in the friendly kayak competition, it was their first time kayaking. The National Sports Festival is hosted every year in a different prefecture of Japan. This is the second time in 66 years Yamaguchi Prefecture has hosted the festival. - Local community kayakers practice rowing skills before getting into the water for a friendly kayak competition at Nakayama Lake in support of a national-level kayak competition Oct. 2. Three local Marines also participated in the friendly competition in support of the 66th National Sports Festival being hosted throughout Yamaguchi Prefecture Oct. 1 – 11. For several community members participating in the friendly kayak competition, it was their first time kayaking. The National Sports Festival is hosted every year in a different prefecture of Japan. This is the second time in 66 years Yamaguchi Prefecture has hosted the festival.

Austin J. McKenna, H&HS striker, attempts to get past Ryan C. Snyder, MACS-4 defender, during a 2011 intramural soccer season game at the Penny Lake fields here Aug. 10. McKenna assisted his team's strikers throughout the game. - Austin J. McKenna, H&HS striker, attempts to get past Ryan C. Snyder, MACS-4 defender, during a 2011 intramural soccer season game at the Penny Lake fields here Aug. 10. McKenna assisted his team's strikers throughout the game.

IYAOYAS players attempt to take down an elusive Five-O player during the third-place game for the preseason Intramural Flag Football Tournament at the Penny Lake fields here Sept. 28. Five-O went on to lose in the championship to the All Stars 33-12. - IYAOYAS players attempt to take down an elusive Five-O player during the third-place game for the preseason Intramural Flag Football Tournament at the Penny Lake fields here Sept. 28. Five-O went on to lose in the championship to the All Stars 33-12.