Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

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)

Matthew C. Perry Elementary teachers and adult volunteers took part in an official attempt to break a Guinness World Record aimed to raise awareness about literacy by reading to M.C. Perry’s 1st, 4th and 5th graders at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 19, 2015. By working across time zones and continents, Points of Light, the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, Deloitte and hundreds of other organizations hope to read to the most children ever in a 24 hour period. Read Across the Globe is an event during this literacy-awareness week that brings the power of volunteers together to impact literacy in local communities. To help enhance student’s literacy, the official book selection for Read Across the Globe is “Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table” by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, a story of how a former basketball star transformed an empty lot into a way to feed his community. - Matthew C. Perry Elementary teachers and adult volunteers took part in an official attempt to break a Guinness World Record aimed to raise awareness about literacy by reading to M.C. Perry’s 1st, 4th and 5th graders at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 19, 2015. By working across time zones and continents, Points of Light, the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, Deloitte and hundreds of other organizations hope to read to the most children ever in a 24 hour period. Read Across the Globe is an event during this literacy-awareness week that brings the power of volunteers together to impact literacy in local communities. To help enhance student’s literacy, the official book selection for Read Across the Globe is “Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table” by Jacqueline Briggs Martin, a story of how a former basketball star transformed an empty lot into a way to feed his community.

Students with Matthew C. Perry Elementary School gather around to greet Eiji Aridome, a fire fighter aboard station, and, Sparky, the air station’s fire safety dog, during M.C. Perry Elementary and High School’s 9/11 Remembrance Walk aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 11, 2015. Beginning at 9:11 a.m., this is the third annual walk hosted by the schools and an event that helps students understand the significance of never forgetting, according to Devin Johnston-Lee, fire chief for the air station. - Students with Matthew C. Perry Elementary School gather around to greet Eiji Aridome, a fire fighter aboard station, and, Sparky, the air station’s fire safety dog, during M.C. Perry Elementary and High School’s 9/11 Remembrance Walk aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 11, 2015. Beginning at 9:11 a.m., this is the third annual walk hosted by the schools and an event that helps students understand the significance of never forgetting, according to Devin Johnston-Lee, fire chief for the air station.

Shawn Eagmin, Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai Baseball player, pitches during their game against the Nile C. Kinnick High School Devils at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 19, 2013. The Samurai managed to win against Marist Brothers International School Bulldogs and split two games between the Devils. - Shawn Eagmin, Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai Baseball player, pitches during their game against the Nile C. Kinnick High School Devils at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 19, 2013. The Samurai managed to win against Marist Brothers International School Bulldogs and split two games between the Devils.

Andre Bugawan (left), Matthew C. Perry forward and Most Valuable Player in the boys division, receives a high-five from his teammate, Tyelor Apple, during a game at the Samurai Shootout soccer tournament here March 5. - Andre Bugawan (left), Matthew C. Perry forward and Most Valuable Player in the boys division, receives a high-five from his teammate, Tyelor Apple, during a game at the Samurai Shootout soccer tournament here March 5.