Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Cpl. Ruben Salinas, a resident Marine Air Ground Task Force planner for Marine Aircraft Group 12 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, shakes hands with a young child after receiving a handmade Christmas ornament while visiting the Akebono Orphanage in Nasake Sima, Yamaguti, Dec. 23, 2014. As a part of giving back to the Japanese locals, MAG-12 Marines collected 777 cans of food from their unit holiday party to distribute to those in need. - Cpl. Ruben Salinas, a resident Marine Air Ground Task Force planner for Marine Aircraft Group 12 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, shakes hands with a young child after receiving a handmade Christmas ornament while visiting the Akebono Orphanage in Nasake Sima, Yamaguti, Dec. 23, 2014. As a part of giving back to the Japanese locals, MAG-12 Marines collected 777 cans of food from their unit holiday party to distribute to those in need.

Children with the School Age Care aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hand operate engines at the Transportation Museum in Hiroshima, Japan, Dec. 23, 2014. The SAC took the children to the Transportation Museum to learn about all the different types of transportation used throughout history. - Children with the School Age Care aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hand operate engines at the Transportation Museum in Hiroshima, Japan, Dec. 23, 2014. The SAC took the children to the Transportation Museum to learn about all the different types of transportation used throughout history.

A volunteer from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, dressed as Santa Claus, hands out candy to the children at Josho Hoikuen during a community relations preschool visit, Dec. 9, 2014. The purpose of this event was to interact with the local community in a gesture of goodwill and strengthen the bond between the U.S. and Japan. - A volunteer from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, dressed as Santa Claus, hands out candy to the children at Josho Hoikuen during a community relations preschool visit, Dec. 9, 2014. The purpose of this event was to interact with the local community in a gesture of goodwill and strengthen the bond between the U.S. and Japan.

Children build picture frames during Superheroes and Princesses at Yujo Hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. Kids created the picture frames to hold photographs that were taken during the event of them in their costumes. - Children build picture frames during Superheroes and Princesses at Yujo Hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. Kids created the picture frames to hold photographs that were taken during the event of them in their costumes.

Alyssa Brickman, 9, listens to a story from the bible during Vacation Bible School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 20, 2013. Many lessons are taught at VBS to help the children be more familiar with the Bible. - Alyssa Brickman, 9, listens to a story from the bible during Vacation Bible School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 20, 2013. Many lessons are taught at VBS to help the children be more familiar with the Bible.

Jazmin Johnson, 6, Matthew C. Perry elementary kindergartener, poses for a photo during the first Mini Marine Corps ball at the club Iwakuni ballroom here Oct. 27. Approximately 140 mini warriors, ages 5 – 12, and 70 parents attended the mini ball. The event included food, beverages, a live disc jockey, a uniform pageant, a photo booth and a mini Marine Corps ceremony. - Jazmin Johnson, 6, Matthew C. Perry elementary kindergartener, poses for a photo during the first Mini Marine Corps ball at the club Iwakuni ballroom here Oct. 27. Approximately 140 mini warriors, ages 5 – 12, and 70 parents attended the mini ball. The event included food, beverages, a live disc jockey, a uniform pageant, a photo booth and a mini Marine Corps ceremony.

Lance Cpl. Michelle Thach interacts with the Japanese children at Josho Hoikuen school in Iwakuni, Japan, Tuesday. The children flocked to Thach as she played and jokedy around with them. Different members from the Installation Personnel Administration Center here visit the school once a month to spend time with the children. - Lance Cpl. Michelle Thach interacts with the Japanese children at Josho Hoikuen school in Iwakuni, Japan, Tuesday. The children flocked to Thach as she played and jokedy around with them. Different members from the Installation Personnel Administration Center here visit the school once a month to spend time with the children.

Maribel A. McCabe, a first grade Matthew C. Perry Elementary School student, conducts an experiment using bubbles during the Super Science Saturday fair held at the M.C. Perry Elementary school gym here May 22. - Maribel A. McCabe, a first grade Matthew C. Perry Elementary School student, conducts an experiment using bubbles during the Super Science Saturday fair held at the M.C. Perry Elementary school gym here May 22.

An Angels baseball player participating in the 3 - 4 year old division holds his hat over his heart while listening to the national anthem during the opening ceremony at Penny Lake field here, which officially started this year’s youth baseball season May 8. Approximately 286 youth, ages 3-15, are signed up to participate in this year’s youth baseball season. - An Angels baseball player participating in the 3 - 4 year old division holds his hat over his heart while listening to the national anthem during the opening ceremony at Penny Lake field here, which officially started this year’s youth baseball season May 8. Approximately 286 youth, ages 3-15, are signed up to participate in this year’s youth baseball season.