Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

International friendships formed through celebrating Girl Scouts’ birthday - Girl Scouts with Yamaguchi troop 37 and Iwakuni troops 92, 93 and 94 pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 11, 2018. Girl Scouts from different cultures came together and made new friends as they celebrated the Girl Scouts’ 106th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

US service members celebrate end of summer - U.S. Marine Pfc. Terrence Pennywell, an embarkation specialist with Combat Logistics Company (CLC) 36, plays a saxophone during the 20th annual Single Marine Program’s End of Summer Party at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 27, 2017. The event gave Marines one last opportunity to enjoy the season with their peers as it turns to fall. There was a karaoke competition, pool tournament and sumo wrestling competition. They held raffles giving away a bicycle, a TV, coupons worth $250, a one-hour massage and other prizes during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen Campbell)

Volunteers prepare hot dogs during the Boys and Girls Club Day for Kids Celebration 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 17, 2016. The celebration offered snacks for the guests who attended such as hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and shaved ice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - Volunteers prepare hot dogs during the Boys and Girls Club Day for Kids Celebration 2016 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 17, 2016. The celebration offered snacks for the guests who attended such as hot dogs, cotton candy, popcorn and shaved ice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

Chief petty officers pose for a picture during their 122nd birthday celebration aboard Marine Corps Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 1, 2015. The grade of Chief Petty Officer was established in 1893 due to the requirements and needs for senior leadership. - Chief petty officers pose for a picture during their 122nd birthday celebration aboard Marine Corps Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 1, 2015. The grade of Chief Petty Officer was established in 1893 due to the requirements and needs for senior leadership.

Visitors, volunteers and staff pose for a picture after the closing ceremony at the Hina Doll Festival in Shunan City, Japan, March 7, 2015. Shunan International Children’s Club invited School Age Care aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, to celebrate the Hina Doll Festival at the Shinnanyo Fureai Center in Shunan City. The Hina Doll Festival, or Hinamatsuri, is a day in Japan when parents celebrate their daughters’ happiness, growth and good health and is usually held on March 3. - Visitors, volunteers and staff pose for a picture after the closing ceremony at the Hina Doll Festival in Shunan City, Japan, March 7, 2015. Shunan International Children’s Club invited School Age Care aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, to celebrate the Hina Doll Festival at the Shinnanyo Fureai Center in Shunan City. The Hina Doll Festival, or Hinamatsuri, is a day in Japan when parents celebrate their daughters’ happiness, growth and good health and is usually held on March 3.

Participants in the Marine Aircraft Group 12 field meet pull a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle while at Penny Lake Fields, Nov. 8, 2013. The field meet consisted of more than 15 different events, most notably the MRAP vehicle pull. - Participants in the Marine Aircraft Group 12 field meet pull a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle while at Penny Lake Fields, Nov. 8, 2013. The field meet consisted of more than 15 different events, most notably the MRAP vehicle pull.

Navy Capt. Moise Willis, officer-in-charge of Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic Iwakuni, and the youngest child present place the star on top the tree here, Dec. 1. 2012. The children and staff spent time decorating the tree as part of a holiday celebration that Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic hosts every year. - Navy Capt. Moise Willis, officer-in-charge of Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic Iwakuni, and the youngest child present place the star on top the tree here, Dec. 1. 2012. The children and staff spent time decorating the tree as part of a holiday celebration that Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic hosts every year.

Station residents stand in line for food during the Single Marine Program Birthday Bash, which took place behind the Hornet's Nest here June 22, 2012. the celebration included karaoke, free food, a tricycle race, basketball drunk contest and multiple raffles throughout the evening. - Station residents stand in line for food during the Single Marine Program Birthday Bash, which took place behind the Hornet's Nest here June 22, 2012. the celebration included karaoke, free food, a tricycle race, basketball drunk contest and multiple raffles throughout the evening.