Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

From left to right, Rhonda Kirk, program assistant with the Youth and Teen Center, Anna Kirk, and Kris Kirk, Mathew C. Perry Elementary School students, and Gunnery Sgt. Isaiah Kirk, cyber network chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni observe a Koi pond at the Hiroshima Botanical Garden in Hiroshima City, Japan, Dec. 23, 2015. The visit afforded residents the opportunity to explore various exhibits and view the festive displays at the garden. - From left to right, Rhonda Kirk, program assistant with the Youth and Teen Center, Anna Kirk, and Kris Kirk, Mathew C. Perry Elementary School students, and Gunnery Sgt. Isaiah Kirk, cyber network chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni observe a Koi pond at the Hiroshima Botanical Garden in Hiroshima City, Japan, Dec. 23, 2015. The visit afforded residents the opportunity to explore various exhibits and view the festive displays at the garden.

Volunteers from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, wish residents at the Vita Nursing Home in Iwakuni, a merry Christmas after caroling on Dec. 16, 2015. The chapel coordinated this community even as an opportunity to experience Japanese culture, give back to the local community and strengthen the bond between the U.S. and Japan. Nursing home residents expressed happiness, appreciation and shed tears of joy toward the residents. - Volunteers from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, wish residents at the Vita Nursing Home in Iwakuni, a merry Christmas after caroling on Dec. 16, 2015. The chapel coordinated this community even as an opportunity to experience Japanese culture, give back to the local community and strengthen the bond between the U.S. and Japan. Nursing home residents expressed happiness, appreciation and shed tears of joy toward the residents.

A child watches as Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Archbishop of the Military Services, USA, ascends the alter during a Roman Catholic mass inside the Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 24, 2014. The Archdiocese of the Military Services, USA, was created by Pope John Paul II in 1985. - A child watches as Archbishop Timothy Broglio, Archbishop of the Military Services, USA, ascends the alter during a Roman Catholic mass inside the Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 24, 2014. The Archdiocese of the Military Services, USA, was created by Pope John Paul II in 1985.

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.

A volunteer from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hands out toys during a visit to a children’s home in Houfu, Japan, Dec. 23, 2014. The Marine Thrift Store hosted the visit after collecting toys during a toy drive and motorcycle rally earlier this year. The rally collected more than 300 toys to give to the children’s home. - A volunteer from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hands out toys during a visit to a children’s home in Houfu, Japan, Dec. 23, 2014. The Marine Thrift Store hosted the visit after collecting toys during a toy drive and motorcycle rally earlier this year. The rally collected more than 300 toys to give to the children’s home.

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.

Presents with numbers lined the floor ready to be given away to each of the 51 children from the Yahata Children’s home that participated in the 6th annual Marine Corps Exchange angel tree gift exchange at the MCX here Dec. 18. - Presents with numbers lined the floor ready to be given away to each of the 51 children from the Yahata Children’s home that participated in the 6th annual Marine Corps Exchange angel tree gift exchange at the MCX here Dec. 18.

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.

A tree is lit for the service members, family and friends to enjoy during the tree lighting ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, November 27, 2010. Service Members and family aboard the air station gather to celebrate the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to bring in the holiday season to the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrea M. Olguin/Released) - A tree is lit for the service members, family and friends to enjoy during the tree lighting ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, November 27, 2010. Service Members and family aboard the air station gather to celebrate the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to bring in the holiday season to the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrea M. Olguin/Released)

More than 170 motorcycle enthusiasts supported the annual Toys for Tots event here Dec. 9, 2008. This year’s Toys for Tots Motorcycle Rally is scheduled 12 – 6 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Strike Zone parking lot. - More than 170 motorcycle enthusiasts supported the annual Toys for Tots event here Dec. 9, 2008. This year’s Toys for Tots Motorcycle Rally is scheduled 12 – 6 p.m. Dec. 5 in the Strike Zone parking lot.