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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Jackson Stumb, left, and Benjamin Irish, right, Special Reaction Team (SRT) members for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, conduct breaching techniques during cross training exercises with the Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefectural Police Headquarters at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2017. Members with the Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefectural Police Headquarters traveled to the air station to observe SRT conduct high-risk training scenarios. The training ranged from room-clearing, breaching, communication and non-lethal take-down techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Jackson Stumb, left, and Benjamin Irish, right, Special Reaction Team (SRT) members for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, conduct breaching techniques during cross training exercises with the Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefectural Police Headquarters at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 28, 2017. Members with the Hiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefectural Police Headquarters traveled to the air station to observe SRT conduct high-risk training scenarios. The training ranged from room-clearing, breaching, communication and non-lethal take-down techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

The entrance of a former poison gas storehouse used by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II at Okunoshima, Japan, March 25, 2017. The island is home to hundreds of wild rabbits that visitors are allowed to feed and pet, and has the standing remains of other buildings used by the army to create chemical weapons during World War II. Service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni took a free bus ride to the island courtesy of the Single Marine Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - The entrance of a former poison gas storehouse used by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II at Okunoshima, Japan, March 25, 2017. The island is home to hundreds of wild rabbits that visitors are allowed to feed and pet, and has the standing remains of other buildings used by the army to create chemical weapons during World War II. Service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni took a free bus ride to the island courtesy of the Single Marine Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)

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)

Local Japanese volunteers with the Japanese American Society perform the Eisa Okinawan Dance during the 60th Annual Culture Festival at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 11, 2017. The festival included Japanese dance performances, decorated exhibits and traditional activities and rituals. JAS continues to bridge the U.S.-Japan friendship by providing quality cultural events and activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - Local Japanese volunteers with the Japanese American Society perform the Eisa Okinawan Dance during the 60th Annual Culture Festival at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 11, 2017. The festival included Japanese dance performances, decorated exhibits and traditional activities and rituals. JAS continues to bridge the U.S.-Japan friendship by providing quality cultural events and activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst gives a speech before the start of the 7th annual U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert at the Sinfonia Iwakuni Concert Hall in Iwakuni City, Japan, Feb. 25, 2017. The concert is a way for the student performers to experience different cultures and communicate with each other through music despite the language barrier. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst gives a speech before the start of the 7th annual U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert at the Sinfonia Iwakuni Concert Hall in Iwakuni City, Japan, Feb. 25, 2017. The concert is a way for the student performers to experience different cultures and communicate with each other through music despite the language barrier. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, speaks to Marines and Sailors about the Active-Duty Fund Drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society during the kickoff at the Strike Zone Bowling Center at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 24, 2017. The NMCRS is a non-profit organization whose long-term mission is to help service members become financially self-sufficient by teaching them to manage their personal finances and prepare for unplanned expenditures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, speaks to Marines and Sailors about the Active-Duty Fund Drive in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society during the kickoff at the Strike Zone Bowling Center at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 24, 2017. The NMCRS is a non-profit organization whose long-term mission is to help service members become financially self-sufficient by teaching them to manage their personal finances and prepare for unplanned expenditures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)

U.S. Marines wait in line while food service specialists sauté Mongolian entrée selections on the grill during Mongolian Bar Wednesday in the R.G. Robinson Mess Hall at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 8, 2017. Mongolian Bar Wednesday was started in an effort to attract more patrons to the mess halls by offering specialty meals such as the Mongolian Bowl. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez.) - U.S. Marines wait in line while food service specialists sauté Mongolian entrée selections on the grill during Mongolian Bar Wednesday in the R.G. Robinson Mess Hall at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 8, 2017. Mongolian Bar Wednesday was started in an effort to attract more patrons to the mess halls by offering specialty meals such as the Mongolian Bowl. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez.)

Five U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes with Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 2, 2017. VAW-125 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni from Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is equipped with the most advanced airborne radar in the world, possessing systems which increase the capabilities to defend Japan and provide security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo) - Five U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes with Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, land at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 2, 2017. VAW-125 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni from Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is equipped with the most advanced airborne radar in the world, possessing systems which increase the capabilities to defend Japan and provide security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 communicate to each other after loading quadcon shipping containers onto a seven-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement during exercise Kamoshika Wrath 17-1 at Haramura Maneuver Area, Hiroshima, Japan, Jan. 27, 2017. The Marines worked through inclement weather conditions and a short timeline to build a 96-foot by 96-foot vertical takeoff and landing pad. The exercise is a biannual, unit-level training exercise that is primarily focused on establishing a forward operating base and providing airfield operation services. MWSS-171 trains throughout the year completing exercises like Kamoshika Wrath to enhance their technical skills, field experience and military occupational specialty capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Donato Maffin) - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 communicate to each other after loading quadcon shipping containers onto a seven-ton medium tactical vehicle replacement during exercise Kamoshika Wrath 17-1 at Haramura Maneuver Area, Hiroshima, Japan, Jan. 27, 2017. The Marines worked through inclement weather conditions and a short timeline to build a 96-foot by 96-foot vertical takeoff and landing pad. The exercise is a biannual, unit-level training exercise that is primarily focused on establishing a forward operating base and providing airfield operation services. MWSS-171 trains throughout the year completing exercises like Kamoshika Wrath to enhance their technical skills, field experience and military occupational specialty capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Donato Maffin)