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An Oshima Island child and participant in the hula dancing during the U.S. – Japan Luau Party poses for a picture on Oshima Island, Japan, July 23, 2016. Residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni visited the island of Oshima to join in celebration of the island’s history and the bond between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks) - An Oshima Island child and participant in the hula dancing during the U.S. – Japan Luau Party poses for a picture on Oshima Island, Japan, July 23, 2016. Residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni visited the island of Oshima to join in celebration of the island’s history and the bond between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks)

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Matthew C. Perry High School conduct drill practice at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 9, 2016. The JROTC cadets took top honors during the Far East Marksmanship Competition at Camp Humphreys, Korea, Feb. 14-16, 2016, and the drill competition at Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, Nov. 16-18, 2015. During the drill competition, M.C. Perry cadets placed first in uniform inspection and armed regulation, second in unarmed and armed exhibitions, and third place in unarmed regulation and color guard. After finishing with two 3rd place victories, two 2nd place victories, and two 1st place victories, the cadets achieved 1st place overall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released) - Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Matthew C. Perry High School conduct drill practice at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 9, 2016. The JROTC cadets took top honors during the Far East Marksmanship Competition at Camp Humphreys, Korea, Feb. 14-16, 2016, and the drill competition at Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, Nov. 16-18, 2015. During the drill competition, M.C. Perry cadets placed first in uniform inspection and armed regulation, second in unarmed and armed exhibitions, and third place in unarmed regulation and color guard. After finishing with two 3rd place victories, two 2nd place victories, and two 1st place victories, the cadets achieved 1st place overall. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released)

Cpl. Christopher Molden, a non-destructive inspection technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, conducts an eddy-current inspection on an F/A-18C Hornet aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 21, 2014. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 is in Hawaii supporting Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 during Rim of the Pacfic Exercise 2014. Rim of the Pacific is a multinational maritime exercise that provides a unique training opportunity which helps participants foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of the sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans. - Cpl. Christopher Molden, a non-destructive inspection technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, conducts an eddy-current inspection on an F/A-18C Hornet aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii July 21, 2014. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 is in Hawaii supporting Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 during Rim of the Pacfic Exercise 2014. Rim of the Pacific is a multinational maritime exercise that provides a unique training opportunity which helps participants foster and sustain cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of the sea lanes and security of the world’s oceans.

A maintenance Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 washes an F/A-18C Hornet during routine maintenance aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 21, 2014. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 is in Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2014, a multinational maritime exercise hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet and provides realistic training that increases participants’ abilities to plan, communicate and conduct complex maritime operations. - A maintenance Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 washes an F/A-18C Hornet during routine maintenance aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 21, 2014. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 is in Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2014, a multinational maritime exercise hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet and provides realistic training that increases participants’ abilities to plan, communicate and conduct complex maritime operations.

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 prepares to take off aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 2, 2014. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 is in Hawaii in support of Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2014, the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise. The squadron is currently a part of the Unit Deployment Program with Marine Aircraft Group 12, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. - An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 prepares to take off aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 2, 2014. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 is in Hawaii in support of Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2014, the world’s largest international maritime warfare exercise. The squadron is currently a part of the Unit Deployment Program with Marine Aircraft Group 12, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 gets ready to launch an F/A-18D Hornet here Jan. 19 in support of Lava Viper 11.1. The mission of Lava Viper 11.1 is to provide close::r::::n::air support to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines while simultaneously enhancing and sustaining Marine Aircraft Group 24’s combat readiness, war-fighting capabilities and competencies. - Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 gets ready to launch an F/A-18D Hornet here Jan. 19 in support of Lava Viper 11.1. The mission of Lava Viper 11.1 is to provide close::r::::n::air support to 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines while simultaneously enhancing and sustaining Marine Aircraft Group 24’s combat readiness, war-fighting capabilities and competencies.

Marine helicopter mechanics with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 inspect CH-53D Sea Stallion components here Jan. 12 as the squadron gears up for Lava Viper 2011. Lava Viper is a pre-Afghanistan deployment exercise implemented to establish unit cohesion and squadron readiness in a forward deployed environment. - Marine helicopter mechanics with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 inspect CH-53D Sea Stallion components here Jan. 12 as the squadron gears up for Lava Viper 2011. Lava Viper is a pre-Afghanistan deployment exercise implemented to establish unit cohesion and squadron readiness in a forward deployed environment.