Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

A player from the Higashi Junior High School basketball team dribbles the ball down the court during the Friendly Basketball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 25, 2017. The tournament was composed of six junior high school teams and bridged the gap of two cultures by helping children make new friends through a common interest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell) - A player from the Higashi Junior High School basketball team dribbles the ball down the court during the Friendly Basketball Tournament at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 25, 2017. The tournament was composed of six junior high school teams and bridged the gap of two cultures by helping children make new friends through a common interest. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell)

The Matthew C. Perry Lady Samurai soccer team poses for a photo during the Western Japan Athletic Association Girls Soccer Tournament on the M.C. Perry Sports Field at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 11, 2017. The team played a total of five games without allowing their opponents to score. This is the second year the Lady Samurai have won the tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell) - The Matthew C. Perry Lady Samurai soccer team poses for a photo during the Western Japan Athletic Association Girls Soccer Tournament on the M.C. Perry Sports Field at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 11, 2017. The team played a total of five games without allowing their opponents to score. This is the second year the Lady Samurai have won the tournament. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell)

Service members with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron jump to catch the rebound during H&HS’ basketball tournament inside the IronWorks Gym, April 3, 2015. H&HS organized the tournament to boost unit cohesion and morale through physical activity. A total of 15 teams of approximately 7 members participated. - Service members with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron jump to catch the rebound during H&HS’ basketball tournament inside the IronWorks Gym, April 3, 2015. H&HS organized the tournament to boost unit cohesion and morale through physical activity. A total of 15 teams of approximately 7 members participated.

A participant hooks bait to his fishing line at the fishing tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, at the station harbor, March 28, 2015. MCCS uses these events to help build camaraderie and offer service members a way to relax. This is the second tournament this year and this time they invited members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. - A participant hooks bait to his fishing line at the fishing tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, at the station harbor, March 28, 2015. MCCS uses these events to help build camaraderie and offer service members a way to relax. This is the second tournament this year and this time they invited members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

Matthew C. Perry High School’s basketball team poses for a picture after the Far East Basketball Tournament, Feb. 18, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The players of the M.C. Perry team received medals for taking second place. - Matthew C. Perry High School’s basketball team poses for a picture after the Far East Basketball Tournament, Feb. 18, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The players of the M.C. Perry team received medals for taking second place.

Wrestlers from Matthew C. Perry High School and the E. J. King High School in United States Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, face-off during at tournament, Jan. 31, 2015, inside IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. In this tournament an individual from each weight class receives an award, not a team as a whole. - Wrestlers from Matthew C. Perry High School and the E. J. King High School in United States Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, face-off during at tournament, Jan. 31, 2015, inside IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. In this tournament an individual from each weight class receives an award, not a team as a whole.

A player from U.S. Army Garrison Camp Zama, Japan, tries to slip past a player from Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, during the Department of Defense Education Activities Far-East Division Two All-Boy Soccer Tournament aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 19, 2014. The tournament is taking place May 19-22, 2014 aboard station. - A player from U.S. Army Garrison Camp Zama, Japan, tries to slip past a player from Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, during the Department of Defense Education Activities Far-East Division Two All-Boy Soccer Tournament aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 19, 2014. The tournament is taking place May 19-22, 2014 aboard station.

Sgt. Gilliam L. Tyaquan, assistant supply chief with Marine Aircraft Group 12, goes for a layup during the Commander’s Cup 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament inside the IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 10, 2014. The tournament was the first competition for Commander’s Cup in 2014. - Sgt. Gilliam L. Tyaquan, assistant supply chief with Marine Aircraft Group 12, goes for a layup during the Commander’s Cup 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament inside the IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 10, 2014. The tournament was the first competition for Commander’s Cup in 2014.

Sgt. Nate K. Ridgely, Marine Aviation Logistics Support Squadron 12 ordnance technician, slides over home plate during a game in the opening week of the Unit Intramural Softball Season June 6, 2013. The regular schedule consists of games Monday through Thursday, June 3 - July 11. - Sgt. Nate K. Ridgely, Marine Aviation Logistics Support Squadron 12 ordnance technician, slides over home plate during a game in the opening week of the Unit Intramural Softball Season June 6, 2013. The regular schedule consists of games Monday through Thursday, June 3 - July 11.