Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright - InSun Han, a music director with Nile C. Kinnick High School, faces the audience after a choir performance during the Pacific East Music Festival at Matthew C. Perry High School on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 13, 2022. The festival gave students an opportunity to interact and build relations with those from other military installations, as well as a chance to showcase their musical skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Orville Burrell, better known as “Shaggy,” a musical artist and Marine Corps veteran, dances on stage while performing a live concert at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 26, 2017. Shaggy sang a variety of his hit songs including “Boombastic,” “It Wasn’t Me” and “Oh Carolina.” The concert was part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour that included three military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin Fisher) - Orville Burrell, better known as “Shaggy,” a musical artist and Marine Corps veteran, dances on stage while performing a live concert at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 26, 2017. Shaggy sang a variety of his hit songs including “Boombastic,” “It Wasn’t Me” and “Oh Carolina.” The concert was part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour that included three military installations across Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin Fisher)

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.

From left to right, Brad Arnold, Justin Biltonen, and Chet Roberts, members of 3 Doors Down, perform during a free concert for residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. Members of the band said they do these tours in order to give back to the men and women who have already given so much. - From left to right, Brad Arnold, Justin Biltonen, and Chet Roberts, members of 3 Doors Down, perform during a free concert for residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. Members of the band said they do these tours in order to give back to the men and women who have already given so much.

T-Pain’s stage crew warms-up for the concert at the Sakura Theater aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 9, 2015. The concert was sponsored by sponsored by Navy Entertainment who partners with United Services Organization and Armed Forces Entertainment to bring professional athletes, musicians and comedians to military members stationed overseas. - T-Pain’s stage crew warms-up for the concert at the Sakura Theater aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 9, 2015. The concert was sponsored by sponsored by Navy Entertainment who partners with United Services Organization and Armed Forces Entertainment to bring professional athletes, musicians and comedians to military members stationed overseas.

Students from Higashi Junior High School perform during the holiday concert, Dec. 15, 2014, held at the Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The concert was held for students from Higashi Junior High School, Agenosho Elementary School and Matthew C. Perry Schools. - Students from Higashi Junior High School perform during the holiday concert, Dec. 15, 2014, held at the Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The concert was held for students from Higashi Junior High School, Agenosho Elementary School and Matthew C. Perry Schools.

Suo-Oshima Town Municipal Wada Elementary School students perform during the U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert, which took place inside the Sinfonia Iwakuni, March 2, 2013. The concert consisted of multiple songs and performances by several local Japanese schools and Matthew C. Perry Elementary and High School students. - Suo-Oshima Town Municipal Wada Elementary School students perform during the U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert, which took place inside the Sinfonia Iwakuni, March 2, 2013. The concert consisted of multiple songs and performances by several local Japanese schools and Matthew C. Perry Elementary and High School students.

Scott A. Bartlett, guitar player for Saving Abel, performs at Club Iwakuni here Dec. 4, 2012. Bartlett performed with five hours of sleep after flying into Hiroshima and arriving aboard station. - Scott A. Bartlett, guitar player for Saving Abel, performs at Club Iwakuni here Dec. 4, 2012. Bartlett performed with five hours of sleep after flying into Hiroshima and arriving aboard station.

American students from Matthew C. Perry High School and Japanese students from Iwakuni Municipal Higashi Junior High School play their musical instruments together during the inaugural U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert Sunday at Iwakuni Sinfonia Concert Hall. The Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau hosted the event to foster and strengthen the relationship between the station and the surrounding community. - American students from Matthew C. Perry High School and Japanese students from Iwakuni Municipal Higashi Junior High School play their musical instruments together during the inaugural U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert Sunday at Iwakuni Sinfonia Concert Hall. The Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau hosted the event to foster and strengthen the relationship between the station and the surrounding community.

The Acoustics perform for the first time onstage at this year’s Rocktober Festival in the Club Iwakuni Ballroom Oct. 8. Armed with two guitars and a trash can, the band beat its way through several covers and a series of original pieces. The Acoustics name did not appear on the event’s flyer due to thefact they did not choose a name until halfway through their set. - The Acoustics perform for the first time onstage at this year’s Rocktober Festival in the Club Iwakuni Ballroom Oct. 8. Armed with two guitars and a trash can, the band beat its way through several covers and a series of original pieces. The Acoustics name did not appear on the event’s flyer due to thefact they did not choose a name until halfway through their set.