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Participants pose for a group photo during the 2025 Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon at the Atago Sports Complex in Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 7, 2025. The Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon helped build camaraderie through friendly competition, as well as winners receiving awards for being one of the top three teams in different categories, including primary school-aged, international, and best costume. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Participants pose for a group photo during the 2025 Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon at the Atago Sports Complex in Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 7, 2025. The Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon helped build camaraderie through friendly competition, as well as winners receiving awards for being one of the top three teams in different categories, including primary school-aged, international, and best costume. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

A woman holds a welcome home sign during the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 homecoming at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. CVW-5 aircraft and personnel were welcomed home by friends and family after returning to MCAS Iwakuni from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), where they provided air superiority and all-weather offensive air-to-surface attack capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

A woman holds a welcome home sign during the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 homecoming at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 11, 2025. CVW-5 aircraft and personnel were welcomed home by friends and family after returning to MCAS Iwakuni from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), where they provided air superiority and all-weather offensive air-to-surface attack capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, center left, the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Mr. Fukuda Yoshihiko, center right, the Iwakuni city mayor, walk outside the MCAS Iwakuni main gate during a joint leadership walk at Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 12, 2025. Leadership from MCAS Iwakuni, Iwakuni City, and Fleet Air Wing 31, toured Iwakuni city, spoke to citizens, news organizations and local business owners, strengthening relationships between the local and on-base communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, center left, the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Mr. Fukuda Yoshihiko, center right, the Iwakuni city mayor, walk outside the MCAS Iwakuni main gate during a joint leadership walk at Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 12, 2025. Leadership from MCAS Iwakuni, Iwakuni City, and Fleet Air Wing 31, toured Iwakuni city, spoke to citizens, news organizations and local business owners, strengthening relationships between the local and on-base communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Sean McCormick, top left, a naval aviator, and Lt. Tyler Sost, a weapons system officer, and a native of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, both with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, Carrier Strike Group 5, pose for a photo in front of a F-18F Super Hornet aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 10, 2025. CVW-5 aircraft and personnel returned to MCAS Iwakuni from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73), where they provided air superiority, all-weather offensive air-to-surface attack capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Sean McCormick, top left, a naval aviator, and Lt. Tyler Sost, a weapons system officer, and a native of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, both with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, Carrier Strike Group 5, pose for a photo in front of a F-18F Super Hornet aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 10, 2025. CVW-5 aircraft and personnel returned to MCAS Iwakuni from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73), where they provided air superiority, all-weather offensive air-to-surface attack capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Virsa Perkins, the U.S. Consulate Fukuoka principal officer, and a native of Memphis, Tennessee, observes the functions of the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025. The United States Consulate Fukuoka staff visited MCAS Iwakuni to continue improving the relationship between MCAS Iwakuni and state department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Virsa Perkins, the U.S. Consulate Fukuoka principal officer, and a native of Memphis, Tennessee, observes the functions of the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025. The United States Consulate Fukuoka staff visited MCAS Iwakuni to continue improving the relationship between MCAS Iwakuni and state department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Navy pilots with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, prepare to greet friends and family members at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 6, 2025. CVW-5 aircraft and personnel return from being forward-deployed on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) which provided air superiority and all-weather offensive air-to-surface attack capabilities, to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

U.S. Navy pilots with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, prepare to greet friends and family members at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 6, 2025. CVW-5 aircraft and personnel return from being forward-deployed on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) which provided air superiority and all-weather offensive air-to-surface attack capabilities, to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Sailors with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic, Naval Station Norfolk Virginia, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members with Air Mine Countermeasures and Cargo Helicopter Squadron 111, pose for a photo during a bilateral training event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan Nov. 18, 2025. Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 3JA is part of an annual series of exercises between JMSDF and the U.S. Navy designed to increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations between the two forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

U.S. Sailors with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic, Naval Station Norfolk Virginia, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members with Air Mine Countermeasures and Cargo Helicopter Squadron 111, pose for a photo during a bilateral training event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan Nov. 18, 2025. Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 3JA is part of an annual series of exercises between JMSDF and the U.S. Navy designed to increase proficiency in mine countermeasure operations between the two forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Samuel Rivera, an expeditionary fuels technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, sings the Marines’ Hymn during a Corporals Course graduation at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. Corporals Course is a month-long professional military education course that teaches non-commissioned officers the fundamentals of leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Samuel Rivera, an expeditionary fuels technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, sings the Marines’ Hymn during a Corporals Course graduation at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 21, 2025. Corporals Course is a month-long professional military education course that teaches non-commissioned officers the fundamentals of leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

U.S. service members and on-base personnel from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni participate in a softball tournament with the local community in Iwakuni city, Japan, Nov. 23, 2025. This tournament was held to strengthen relationships between U.S. service members and the Iwakuni community through food, fun and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

U.S. service members and on-base personnel from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni participate in a softball tournament with the local community in Iwakuni city, Japan, Nov. 23, 2025. This tournament was held to strengthen relationships between U.S. service members and the Iwakuni community through food, fun and friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nguyen Vu, left, a power line mechanic with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate Adama Ceesay, center, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Barrios Palafox, right, a fixed wing aircraft safety mechanic with VMGR-152, MAG-12, 1st MAW, raise their right hands for the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 26, 2025. The naturalization ceremony was held to acknowledge military service members’ accomplishment of becoming United States citizens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nguyen Vu, left, a power line mechanic with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist’s Mate Adama Ceesay, center, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Barrios Palafox, right, a fixed wing aircraft safety mechanic with VMGR-152, MAG-12, 1st MAW, raise their right hands for the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 26, 2025. The naturalization ceremony was held to acknowledge military service members’ accomplishment of becoming United States citizens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Navy LCDR Robert Ward, a pilot with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, greets his family at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 3, 2025. CVW-5 aircraft and personnel return from being forward-deployed on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) which provided air superiority and all-weather offensive air-to-surface attack capabilities, to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

U.S. Navy LCDR Robert Ward, a pilot with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, greets his family at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 3, 2025. CVW-5 aircraft and personnel return from being forward-deployed on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) which provided air superiority and all-weather offensive air-to-surface attack capabilities, to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Kelley, senior Marine instructor, Matthew C. Perry High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, gives a safety brief to JROTC cadets before an air rifle marksmanship competition at Matthew C. Perry High School, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 5, 2025. Cadets from five Department of Defense Education Activity high schools across the Pacific met at MCAS Iwakuni to hone their marksmanship skills in a friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael Kelley, senior Marine instructor, Matthew C. Perry High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, gives a safety brief to JROTC cadets before an air rifle marksmanship competition at Matthew C. Perry High School, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 5, 2025. Cadets from five Department of Defense Education Activity high schools across the Pacific met at MCAS Iwakuni to hone their marksmanship skills in a friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, places a flower on a memorial site during a memorial service at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 07, 2025. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 held an annual memorial ceremony to honor fallen JMSDF sailors who dedicated their lives to protecting Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, places a flower on a memorial site during a memorial service at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 07, 2025. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 held an annual memorial ceremony to honor fallen JMSDF sailors who dedicated their lives to protecting Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, speaks with a student from Matthew C. Perry Primary School during the art awards presentation at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. The Air Station presented awards for its monthly art competition in which students attending schools at the air station showcase their artistic talent through different art mediums. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, speaks with a student from Matthew C. Perry Primary School during the art awards presentation at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. The Air Station presented awards for its monthly art competition in which students attending schools at the air station showcase their artistic talent through different art mediums. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivania Gomezdiaz with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, an expeditionary squadron, and a native of Lempira, Honduras, refuels an EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to VAQ 135, Carrier Air Wing 11, Carrier Strike Group 9, during a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. VAQ-135 took part in a bilateral training exercise with the JMSDF to practice maritime employment and strengthen interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivania Gomezdiaz with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, an expeditionary squadron, and a native of Lempira, Honduras, refuels an EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to VAQ 135, Carrier Air Wing 11, Carrier Strike Group 9, during a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. VAQ-135 took part in a bilateral training exercise with the JMSDF to practice maritime employment and strengthen interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivania Gomezdiaz with Expeditionary Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, and a native of Lempira, Honduras, refuels an EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to VAQ-135, Carrier Air Wing 11, Carrier Strike Group 9, after a bilateral training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. VAQ-135 took part in a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to practice maritime employment and strengthen interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Petty Officer 3rd Class Ivania Gomezdiaz with Expeditionary Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 135, and a native of Lempira, Honduras, refuels an EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to VAQ-135, Carrier Air Wing 11, Carrier Strike Group 9, after a bilateral training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 14, 2025. VAQ-135 took part in a bilateral training exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to practice maritime employment and strengthen interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

A U.S. Air Force C5M Super Galaxy aircraft assigned to 22nd Airlift Squadron (22nd AS), 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, lands at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 16, 2025. MCAS Iwakuni serves as an important logistical base in the Department of War and is used by all branches for the transportation of critical cargo by almost any aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

A U.S. Air Force C5M Super Galaxy aircraft assigned to 22nd Airlift Squadron (22nd AS), 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, lands at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 16, 2025. MCAS Iwakuni serves as an important logistical base in the Department of War and is used by all branches for the transportation of critical cargo by almost any aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Long

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Orion Chamness, an engineer equipment operator for Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Orange Park, Florida, fireman carries his partner during the maneuver under fire portion of the combat fitness test during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal screening test at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 18, 2025. EOD evaluated applicants to laterally move into their military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Orion Chamness, an engineer equipment operator for Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Orange Park, Florida, fireman carries his partner during the maneuver under fire portion of the combat fitness test during an Explosive Ordnance Disposal screening test at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 18, 2025. EOD evaluated applicants to laterally move into their military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Orion Chamness, an engineer equipment operator for Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Orange Park, Florida, conducts the explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit agility test during an EOD screening test at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. EOD conducted this screening to identify and evaluate potential applicants attempting to lateral migrate into their military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Orion Chamness, an engineer equipment operator for Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Orange Park, Florida, conducts the explosive ordnance disposal bomb suit agility test during an EOD screening test at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 19, 2025. EOD conducted this screening to identify and evaluate potential applicants attempting to lateral migrate into their military occupational specialty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

A U.S Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, taxis on the runway during a carrier qualification at Marine Corps air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 1, 2025. CVW-5 conducts a carrier qualification as a pre-deployment exercise to ensure pilots are ready and equipment is in top condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

A U.S Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, taxis on the runway during a carrier qualification at Marine Corps air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 1, 2025. CVW-5 conducts a carrier qualification as a pre-deployment exercise to ensure pilots are ready and equipment is in top condition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis