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Japanese children from the Shunan International Children’s Club perform the “Sakura Dance” during the Japanese Cultural Exchange Program at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 20, 2017. The “Sakura Dance” is a traditional dance depicting the season of cherry blossoms in Japan and demonstrates their unique culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell) - Japanese children from the Shunan International Children’s Club perform the “Sakura Dance” during the Japanese Cultural Exchange Program at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 20, 2017. The “Sakura Dance” is a traditional dance depicting the season of cherry blossoms in Japan and demonstrates their unique culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Stephen Campbell)

Children from Shunan International Children’s Club perform the classical Japanese dance, Nihon-Buyo, during Matthew C. Perry Elementary School’s Japanese Cultural Exchange aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 11, 2015. The 5th annual performance included traditional martial arts, a classical Japanese dance and musical performances. This ongoing cultural exchange illustrates the greater part of the U.S.-Japan relationship and solidifies ties with our host nation. - Children from Shunan International Children’s Club perform the classical Japanese dance, Nihon-Buyo, during Matthew C. Perry Elementary School’s Japanese Cultural Exchange aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 11, 2015. The 5th annual performance included traditional martial arts, a classical Japanese dance and musical performances. This ongoing cultural exchange illustrates the greater part of the U.S.-Japan relationship and solidifies ties with our host nation.

Debby Jean, self-defense class participant, practices performing a knee strike at a self-defense class at IronWorks Gym here Oct. 9. Marines and civilians coordinated a self-defense class in light of Domestic Violence Awareness month. - Debby Jean, self-defense class participant, practices performing a knee strike at a self-defense class at IronWorks Gym here Oct. 9. Marines and civilians coordinated a self-defense class in light of Domestic Violence Awareness month.

Pfc. Dominique Rollison, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Company 36, executes an arm manipulation technique against Pfc. Julian Myles, a CLC-36 warehouse clerk, during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program gray belt course at the IronWorks Gym dojo here Aug. 12. Approximately 10 CLC-36 Marines participated in the weeklong martial arts course. - Pfc. Dominique Rollison, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Company 36, executes an arm manipulation technique against Pfc. Julian Myles, a CLC-36 warehouse clerk, during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program gray belt course at the IronWorks Gym dojo here Aug. 12. Approximately 10 CLC-36 Marines participated in the weeklong martial arts course.

Hugh McClenney, blue-belt competitor, keeps a dominant position as he holds down his opponent during the 4th annual Chugoku-Shikoku Jujitsu Championship at the Hiroshima Minami Ward Sports Center. June 6. McClenney took first place in his weight class and fourth place in the absolute blue-belt tournament during which the winners from each weight class competed overall. - Hugh McClenney, blue-belt competitor, keeps a dominant position as he holds down his opponent during the 4th annual Chugoku-Shikoku Jujitsu Championship at the Hiroshima Minami Ward Sports Center. June 6. McClenney took first place in his weight class and fourth place in the absolute blue-belt tournament during which the winners from each weight class competed overall.