Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Samurai kick off first football game under Friday Night Lights - Ryutu Elmoulkatel, a kicker with the Kinnick High School “Red Devils” football team, runs the ball against the Matthew C. Perry “Samurai” during a football game at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 1, 2017. Hosting their season opener at their new sports stadium, the Samurai, a Division II team, faced off against their Division I opponent, the Red Devils, from Fleet Activities Yokosuka. At the end of the fourth quarter, the Red Devils beat the Samurai 33-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

A samurai helmet sits to the side during the 27th annual Kuragake Festival and Samurai Parade in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 20, 2016. The helmet is part of a traditional samurai armor U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni donned before marching in the parade alongside local Japanese warriors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicole Zurbrugg) - A samurai helmet sits to the side during the 27th annual Kuragake Festival and Samurai Parade in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 20, 2016. The helmet is part of a traditional samurai armor U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni donned before marching in the parade alongside local Japanese warriors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicole Zurbrugg)

A student from Matthew C. Perry Elementary School receives a toy firefighting helmet during the Back to School Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 26, 2016. This school year will mark the last first day of school for students at the old M.C. Perry buildings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - A student from Matthew C. Perry Elementary School receives a toy firefighting helmet during the Back to School Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 26, 2016. This school year will mark the last first day of school for students at the old M.C. Perry buildings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Participants give one last war cry before marching off at the Kuragake Castle Festival in Kuga, Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 22, 2015. The festival honors the local Kuga samurai who urged their castle lord to take a last stand against a much larger enemy force. According to event coordinators, U.S. participants in the 26th annual Kuragake Castle Festival boosted the spirit of the festival and made the stage performance one of their most highlighted events. - Participants give one last war cry before marching off at the Kuragake Castle Festival in Kuga, Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 22, 2015. The festival honors the local Kuga samurai who urged their castle lord to take a last stand against a much larger enemy force. According to event coordinators, U.S. participants in the 26th annual Kuragake Castle Festival boosted the spirit of the festival and made the stage performance one of their most highlighted events.

Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai basketball team poses with the Tabuse Agricultural Technical High School basketball team on Jan. 18, 2015 at the high school gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The Samurai won the game against their Japanese counterparts with a score of 57-29 and continue to dominate this season with an undefeated streak of 11-0. - Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai basketball team poses with the Tabuse Agricultural Technical High School basketball team on Jan. 18, 2015 at the high school gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The Samurai won the game against their Japanese counterparts with a score of 57-29 and continue to dominate this season with an undefeated streak of 11-0.

Jon Cadavos, a senior with the Matthew C. Perry Samurai basketball team, goes around three defenders to score during the first of two home games against the Zama American High School Trojans, Dec. 12, 2014, at the high school gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The Samurai defeated the Trojans 45-28 in the first game and 59-54 in the second. - Jon Cadavos, a senior with the Matthew C. Perry Samurai basketball team, goes around three defenders to score during the first of two home games against the Zama American High School Trojans, Dec. 12, 2014, at the high school gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The Samurai defeated the Trojans 45-28 in the first game and 59-54 in the second.

Jarell Davis, a Matthew C. Perry Samurai running back, breaks away from the Daegu Warrior defense to score a touchdown during the 2014 Department of Defense Dependents Schools Far East Division II Football Championship Game at the Matthew C. Perry High School football field aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. Harris ran for 285 yards and scored three touchdowns in a losing effort. The Warrior won the title game 60-50. - Jarell Davis, a Matthew C. Perry Samurai running back, breaks away from the Daegu Warrior defense to score a touchdown during the 2014 Department of Defense Dependents Schools Far East Division II Football Championship Game at the Matthew C. Perry High School football field aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. Harris ran for 285 yards and scored three touchdowns in a losing effort. The Warrior won the title game 60-50.

Sgt. Justin Pack, operations chief with the station Public Affairs Office, and Cpl. Javier King personnel administrator with station installation personnel administration center, march around a plaza during the Kuragake Castle Festival, Nov. 17 2013. Pack and King were two of five Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to participate in this event, which celebrated a battle that occurred during the 16th century in Kuga, Iwakuni City. - Sgt. Justin Pack, operations chief with the station Public Affairs Office, and Cpl. Javier King personnel administrator with station installation personnel administration center, march around a plaza during the Kuragake Castle Festival, Nov. 17 2013. Pack and King were two of five Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to participate in this event, which celebrated a battle that occurred during the 16th century in Kuga, Iwakuni City.

Matthew C. Perry High School football players line up during practice at M. C. Perry football field aboard Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. M. C. Perry High School is slated to have a varsity football team after this season. - Matthew C. Perry High School football players line up during practice at M. C. Perry football field aboard Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. M. C. Perry High School is slated to have a varsity football team after this season.

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.