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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Amanda Moreno, left, a food service specialist, and Sgt. Christian Lim, the food service manager for southside mess hall, both with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and natives of Florida, pick up trash alongside the riverbank during a clean-up at the Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni, Japan, April 21, 2025. The Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, Single Marine Program hosted a bridge clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day series of events where service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteer to build stronger relationships and give back to the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Amanda Moreno, left, a food service specialist, and Sgt. Christian Lim, the food service manager for southside mess hall, both with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and natives of Florida, pick up trash alongside the riverbank during a clean-up at the Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni, Japan, April 21, 2025. The Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, Single Marine Program hosted a bridge clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day series of events where service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteer to build stronger relationships and give back to the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Major General Yoshitomo Hashizume, the commanding general of the 13th Brigade, Middle Army, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during a meeting at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. JGSDF Major General Hashizume and JGSDF members visited MCAS Iwakuni to gain a greater understanding of the bases’ defenses to better support MCAS Iwakuni in advance of Exercise Active Shield 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Major General Yoshitomo Hashizume, the commanding general of the 13th Brigade, Middle Army, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during a meeting at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 19, 2025. JGSDF Major General Hashizume and JGSDF members visited MCAS Iwakuni to gain a greater understanding of the bases’ defenses to better support MCAS Iwakuni in advance of Exercise Active Shield 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

Cpl. Amanda Morenokuan, a food service specialist, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Cuba, is awarded Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marine of the Year during the Marine Corps Association’s (MCA) Iwakuni Professional Dinner at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 13, 2025. The MCA Iwakuni professional dinner recognized a U.S. Sailor and Marine for being Sailor and Marine of the year respectively, the dinner also brought together junior and senior Marines and Sailors to build camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Cpl. Amanda Morenokuan, a food service specialist, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Cuba, is awarded Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marine of the Year during the Marine Corps Association’s (MCA) Iwakuni Professional Dinner at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 13, 2025. The MCA Iwakuni professional dinner recognized a U.S. Sailor and Marine for being Sailor and Marine of the year respectively, the dinner also brought together junior and senior Marines and Sailors to build camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Long

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 prepare to receive fuel from U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II from the 353rd Special Operations Wing over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of southern Japan, Sept. 9, 2025. An aerial refueling exercise was conducted to demonstrate the Air Forces’ capabilities to members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during Rescue Flag 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 prepare to receive fuel from U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II from the 353rd Special Operations Wing over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of southern Japan, Sept. 9, 2025. An aerial refueling exercise was conducted to demonstrate the Air Forces’ capabilities to members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during Rescue Flag 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts flight operations at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. Pilots aboard various aircraft at MCAS Iwakuni, have to accumulate the required quantity of flying hours every month to maintain proficiency and expertise with their airframe via daily flight activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maikeyla Reyes)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts flight operations at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. Pilots aboard various aircraft at MCAS Iwakuni, have to accumulate the required quantity of flying hours every month to maintain proficiency and expertise with their airframe via daily flight activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maikeyla Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maikeyla Reyes

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts flight operations at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. Established Sept. 1, 1925, VMFA-232 is the oldest and most decorated fighter squadron in the USMC. VMFA-232 is from MCAS Miramar, California, and through the Unit Deployment Program the squadron gains additional experience in the Indo-Pacific area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maikeyla Reyes)

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts flight operations at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 18, 2025. Established Sept. 1, 1925, VMFA-232 is the oldest and most decorated fighter squadron in the USMC. VMFA-232 is from MCAS Miramar, California, and through the Unit Deployment Program the squadron gains additional experience in the Indo-Pacific area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maikeyla Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maikeyla Reyes

Michael Aburto, center left, an ombudsman with U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 195, Carrier Air Wing 5, U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo after receiving a certificate of appreciation during a lunch celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Navy Family Ombudsmen Program at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. Ombudsmen serve as volunteer liaisons between the command and families, helping with resources, mission readiness and family welfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Michael Aburto, center left, an ombudsman with U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 195, Carrier Air Wing 5, U.S. Pacific Fleet, poses for a photo after receiving a certificate of appreciation during a lunch celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Navy Family Ombudsmen Program at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 15, 2025. Ombudsmen serve as volunteer liaisons between the command and families, helping with resources, mission readiness and family welfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

U.S. Marines from across Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, don firefighting gear during the 12th annual 9/11 memorial stair climb at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. Participants climbed a total of 110 floors in honor of those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks and to recreate the difficulties faced by New York City firefighters during rescue efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maikeyla Reyes)

U.S. Marines from across Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, don firefighting gear during the 12th annual 9/11 memorial stair climb at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. Participants climbed a total of 110 floors in honor of those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks and to recreate the difficulties faced by New York City firefighters during rescue efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Maikeyla Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maikeyla Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elise Pauss, a meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) Marine, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Mississippi native, carries a fire hose during the 12th annual 9/11 memorial stair climb at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. The 9/11 memorial stair climb's purpose is to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, attack. Participants ascended a total of 110 floors to replicate the difficulties faced by New York City firefighters during rescue efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel Guerrero)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Elise Pauss, a meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) Marine, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Mississippi native, carries a fire hose during the 12th annual 9/11 memorial stair climb at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 11, 2025. The 9/11 memorial stair climb's purpose is to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, attack. Participants ascended a total of 110 floors to replicate the difficulties faced by New York City firefighters during rescue efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daniel Guerrero)

Photo by Sgt. Daniel Guerrero

U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Air Wing (MAW) teaches the functions of a LVSR MKR16 Tractor to Edward Patterson, middle, a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Crewmember and Jacob day, right, a payload delivery system driver, both U.S. Army Specialist with 5-3 Long Range Firing Battalion, 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF), at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 29, 2025. This training was conducted to familiarize both units with the unique equipment each force utilizes, providing mutual understanding and enhancing cohesion between the Marine and Army units for future joint operational effectiveness. 3MDTF will use the LVSR MKR16 as a prime mover for the Typhon system during Resolute Dragon 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger)

U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Air Wing (MAW) teaches the functions of a LVSR MKR16 Tractor to Edward Patterson, middle, a Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Crewmember and Jacob day, right, a payload delivery system driver, both U.S. Army Specialist with 5-3 Long Range Firing Battalion, 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force (3MDTF), at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 29, 2025. This training was conducted to familiarize both units with the unique equipment each force utilizes, providing mutual understanding and enhancing cohesion between the Marine and Army units for future joint operational effectiveness. 3MDTF will use the LVSR MKR16 as a prime mover for the Typhon system during Resolute Dragon 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger

From left to right, U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Kesselring, the commanding officer of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, Cmdr. Justin Reddick, the outgoing commander officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, CVW-5, and Cmdr. Joseph Burns, the oncoming commanding officer of VFA-195, CVW-5, arrive at a change of command ceremony held at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 4, 2025. VFA-195 held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Cmdr. Justin Reddick to Cmdr. Joseph Burns, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility of VFA-195. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

From left to right, U.S. Navy Capt. Brian Kesselring, the commanding officer of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, Cmdr. Justin Reddick, the outgoing commander officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195, CVW-5, and Cmdr. Joseph Burns, the oncoming commanding officer of VFA-195, CVW-5, arrive at a change of command ceremony held at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 4, 2025. VFA-195 held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Cmdr. Justin Reddick to Cmdr. Joseph Burns, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility of VFA-195. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor

U.S. Navy LCDR Michael Gaona, a family physician with Navy Medical Readiness and Training Command Iwakuni, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni talks to community members before the start of a suicide prevention and awareness walk at MCAS Iwakuni, Sept. 05, 2025. The suicide prevention and awareness walk was held to bring the community together and spread awareness about the resources available to those affected by suicide.

U.S. Navy LCDR Michael Gaona, a family physician with Navy Medical Readiness and Training Command Iwakuni, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni talks to community members before the start of a suicide prevention and awareness walk at MCAS Iwakuni, Sept. 05, 2025. The suicide prevention and awareness walk was held to bring the community together and spread awareness about the resources available to those affected by suicide.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan Cerrillo, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, discusses how to examine and diffuse an improvised explosive device with members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, August 26, 2025. MCAS Iwakuni EOD showed JMSDF EOD how they examine sensitive materials during a technical exchange aimed to build working relationships and to better understand each other's capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ryan Cerrillo, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, discusses how to examine and diffuse an improvised explosive device with members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, August 26, 2025. MCAS Iwakuni EOD showed JMSDF EOD how they examine sensitive materials during a technical exchange aimed to build working relationships and to better understand each other's capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

Marine Corps Airstation Iwakuni personnel conduct depreservation of the E2D Advanced Hawkeye at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, August 20, 2025. MCAS Iwakuni is uniquely positioned to support the dynamic transportation of various military assets between sea and shore through use of its co-located harbor and airfield.

Marine Corps Airstation Iwakuni personnel conduct depreservation of the E2D Advanced Hawkeye at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, August 20, 2025. MCAS Iwakuni is uniquely positioned to support the dynamic transportation of various military assets between sea and shore through use of its co-located harbor and airfield.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

Participants pose for a photo after finishing the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni 2025 Neon Night Run at the Atago Sports Complex, Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2025. The 2025 Neon Night Run, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, consisted of warm-up Zumba dancing, a 2.7K family fun run, and raffle drawings for various prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Siwan Lewis)

Participants pose for a photo after finishing the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni 2025 Neon Night Run at the Atago Sports Complex, Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2025. The 2025 Neon Night Run, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, consisted of warm-up Zumba dancing, a 2.7K family fun run, and raffle drawings for various prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

Participants begin running the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni 2025 Neon Night Run at the Atago Sports Complex, Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2025. The 2025 Neon Night Run, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, consisted of warm-up Zumba dancing, a 2.7K family fun run, and raffle drawings for various prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

Participants begin running the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni 2025 Neon Night Run at the Atago Sports Complex, Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2025. The 2025 Neon Night Run, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, consisted of warm-up Zumba dancing, a 2.7K family fun run, and raffle drawings for various prizes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon

A Japan Air Self Defense Force Cadet studies a F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing during an installation tour at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 28, 2025. JASDF cadets received a tour of MCAS Iwakuni’s capabilities and had the opportunity to see various aircraft, including the F-35B Lightning II, KC-130J Super Hercules, and C-12 Huron.

A Japan Air Self Defense Force Cadet studies a F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing during an installation tour at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 28, 2025. JASDF cadets received a tour of MCAS Iwakuni’s capabilities and had the opportunity to see various aircraft, including the F-35B Lightning II, KC-130J Super Hercules, and C-12 Huron.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Japan Air Self-Defense Force cadets listen to a command brief before an installation tour at MCAS Iwakuni, Aug. 28, 2025. The tour gave JASDF cadets an overview of the installation's capabilities and gave them an opportunity to see a number of aircraft, such as the F-35B Lightning II, KC-130J Super Hercules, and C-12 Huron. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Japan Air Self-Defense Force cadets listen to a command brief before an installation tour at MCAS Iwakuni, Aug. 28, 2025. The tour gave JASDF cadets an overview of the installation's capabilities and gave them an opportunity to see a number of aircraft, such as the F-35B Lightning II, KC-130J Super Hercules, and C-12 Huron. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy Sailor stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni wait for a naturalization ceremony to begin at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2025. The naturalization ceremony was held to acknowledge military service members’ accomplishments on becoming citizens of the United States. The ceremony included service members from Haiti, Jamaica, and Peru. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy Sailor stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni wait for a naturalization ceremony to begin at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2025. The naturalization ceremony was held to acknowledge military service members’ accomplishments on becoming citizens of the United States. The ceremony included service members from Haiti, Jamaica, and Peru. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

Attendees enjoy the food and festivities of the Bon Odori festival at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 16, 2025. This festival was hosted on MCAS Iwakuni to bring communities together by honoring the spirits of one’s ancestors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Attendees enjoy the food and festivities of the Bon Odori festival at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 16, 2025. This festival was hosted on MCAS Iwakuni to bring communities together by honoring the spirits of one’s ancestors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby