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Photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong - An explosive charge detonates during ordnance training in preparation for Friendship Day 2023, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 26, 2023. The MCAS Iwakuni Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been conducting various controlled explosions since December 2022 in preparation for Friendship Day 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin - An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) robot, controlled by a U.S. Marine EOD technicians, investigates a mysterious package during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 19, 2021. This particular exercise was designed to allow EOD to utilize a robot in their arsenal, which allows them to engage explosives at a greater distance with no harm to Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

Explosive ordnance disposal Marines conducted emergency destruct training at Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 14, 2017. The island is located near the air station and is used as a training site for EOD Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - Explosive ordnance disposal Marines conducted emergency destruct training at Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 14, 2017. The island is located near the air station and is used as a training site for EOD Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, provide security during a patrol while participating in exercise Eagle Wrath 2017 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, June 17, 2017. Eagle Wrath 2017 is a two-week training evolution focusing on air base ground defense, establishing forward operating bases and forward arming and refueling points in an austere environment as a way to support Marine Aircraft Group 12. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen Campbell) - U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, provide security during a patrol while participating in exercise Eagle Wrath 2017 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, June 17, 2017. Eagle Wrath 2017 is a two-week training evolution focusing on air base ground defense, establishing forward operating bases and forward arming and refueling points in an austere environment as a way to support Marine Aircraft Group 12. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen Campbell)

Sgt. Isaac Ross, aircraft rescue firefighter with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, helps a child with the fire hose during Junior Recruit Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 8, 2016. Junior Recruit Day allowed the children of service member’s assigned Marine Aircraft Group 12 to get a first-hand look at what their military parent’s experiences on a daily basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio) - Sgt. Isaac Ross, aircraft rescue firefighter with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, helps a child with the fire hose during Junior Recruit Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 8, 2016. Junior Recruit Day allowed the children of service member’s assigned Marine Aircraft Group 12 to get a first-hand look at what their military parent’s experiences on a daily basis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Elizabeth Cisneros prepares an explosive device made of C-4 during improvised explosive device (IED) training on Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, September 7, 2011. U.S. Marines trained hand-in-hand with EOD technicians on various explosive devices and hazardous material while also learning the dangers of each. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kassie L. McDole/Released) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Elizabeth Cisneros prepares an explosive device made of C-4 during improvised explosive device (IED) training on Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, September 7, 2011. U.S. Marines trained hand-in-hand with EOD technicians on various explosive devices and hazardous material while also learning the dangers of each. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kassie L. McDole/Released)

Yechon Air Base, REPUBLIC OF KOREA - Republic of Korea Air Force military police work to secure the area after a simulated improvised explosive device detonated during a training exercise here April 13 as part of Exercise Foal Eagle 2010. The ROK military police worked hand-in-hand with the Marines to secure the area. - Yechon Air Base, REPUBLIC OF KOREA - Republic of Korea Air Force military police work to secure the area after a simulated improvised explosive device detonated during a training exercise here April 13 as part of Exercise Foal Eagle 2010. The ROK military police worked hand-in-hand with the Marines to secure the area.