Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert V. Boucher, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, right, and the Honorable Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni, wait to cross an intersection during the seventh Joint Leadership Walk down the streets of Iwakuni on July 6, 2016. The last walk took place in December 2015 and continues to be a firm demonstration of the bond and unity between both communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert V. Boucher, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, right, and the Honorable Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni, wait to cross an intersection during the seventh Joint Leadership Walk down the streets of Iwakuni on July 6, 2016. The last walk took place in December 2015 and continues to be a firm demonstration of the bond and unity between both communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin/Released)

A student from Matthew C. Perry Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hangs their handmade ornament on the tree located outside the school’s entrance for the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 6, 2013. Children ages 3-12 participated in the event by making an ornament for a veteran they know. - A student from Matthew C. Perry Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hangs their handmade ornament on the tree located outside the school’s entrance for the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 6, 2013. Children ages 3-12 participated in the event by making an ornament for a veteran they know.

Col. James C. Stewart, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, returns from his final military flight to Fukuoka, Japan, July 2, 2013. After arriving, Stewart was presented with a plaque by Lt. Col. F. Lance Lewis, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron commanding officer. Stewart is slated to retire and change command July 12, 2013, ending a 29-year career of dedicated service. - Col. James C. Stewart, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, returns from his final military flight to Fukuoka, Japan, July 2, 2013. After arriving, Stewart was presented with a plaque by Lt. Col. F. Lance Lewis, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron commanding officer. Stewart is slated to retire and change command July 12, 2013, ending a 29-year career of dedicated service.

Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, Marine Corps Installations Pacific commanding general, and Devin Johnston-Lee, department fire chief, shake hands during the presentation of the plaque for Navy-Marine Corps Fire Department of the Year for 2011 at the fire station here, Jan. 25, 2013. This is the first time under Johnston-Lee’s command that the station fire department entered this competition and received this honor. - Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, Marine Corps Installations Pacific commanding general, and Devin Johnston-Lee, department fire chief, shake hands during the presentation of the plaque for Navy-Marine Corps Fire Department of the Year for 2011 at the fire station here, Jan. 25, 2013. This is the first time under Johnston-Lee’s command that the station fire department entered this competition and received this honor.