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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ling Thawng, a flight equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Florida, assembles life preservers while wearing Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear during a hazardous CBRN drill at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 18, 2026. MALS-12 conducted CBRN training to instill confidence in Marines completing daily operations while in MOPP gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ling Thawng, a flight equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Florida, assembles life preservers while wearing Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Mission-Oriented Protective Posture gear during a hazardous CBRN drill at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 18, 2026. MALS-12 conducted CBRN training to instill confidence in Marines completing daily operations while in MOPP gear. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kirk Troen and his wife pose for a photo inside of the World War II-era Zero Hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 15, 2026. Troen toured multiple areas across MCAS Iwakuni during a visit to the installation, where he was previously stationed more than 40 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kirk Troen and his wife pose for a photo inside of the World War II-era Zero Hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 15, 2026. Troen toured multiple areas across MCAS Iwakuni during a visit to the installation, where he was previously stationed more than 40 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger

Mr. Numamoto Noriaki, a chef from Miko Foods, left, and Chef Karri Selby, a chef at Matthew C. Perry High School, pose for a photo with takamori wagyu beef slices during a culinary cultural exchange event at M.C. Perry High School, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 21, 2026. The culinary cultural exchange event gave students the opportunity to learn about locally sourced Wagyu beef and experience traditional food preparation through an interactive culinary class. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

Mr. Numamoto Noriaki, a chef from Miko Foods, left, and Chef Karri Selby, a chef at Matthew C. Perry High School, pose for a photo with takamori wagyu beef slices during a culinary cultural exchange event at M.C. Perry High School, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 21, 2026. The culinary cultural exchange event gave students the opportunity to learn about locally sourced Wagyu beef and experience traditional food preparation through an interactive culinary class. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon

Fukouei Saeteurn, an emergency services dispatcher with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni Emergency Services Dispatch Center was recognized by Marine Corps Installations Command as the Emergency Service Dispatch Center of the Year for the second year in a row. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

Fukouei Saeteurn, an emergency services dispatcher with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni Emergency Services Dispatch Center was recognized by Marine Corps Installations Command as the Emergency Service Dispatch Center of the Year for the second year in a row. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins

Maki Muranaka, an Emergency Services Dispatcher with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, monitors phone calls at her desk at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni Emergency Services Dispatch Center was recognized by Marine Corps Installations Command as the Emergency Service Dispatch Center of the Year for the second year in a row. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

Maki Muranaka, an Emergency Services Dispatcher with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, monitors phone calls at her desk at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni Emergency Services Dispatch Center was recognized by Marine Corps Installations Command as the Emergency Service Dispatch Center of the Year for the second year in a row. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins

Jeremiah Johnson, an emergency services dispatcher with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, monitors phone calls at his desk at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni Emergency Services Dispatch Center was recognized by Marine Corps Installations Command as the Emergency Service Dispatch Center of the Year for the second year in a row. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

Jeremiah Johnson, an emergency services dispatcher with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, monitors phone calls at his desk at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni Emergency Services Dispatch Center was recognized by Marine Corps Installations Command as the Emergency Service Dispatch Center of the Year for the second year in a row. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins

U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, pose for a group photo after picking up trash for a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the MCAS Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, pose for a group photo after picking up trash for a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the MCAS Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Sailors with Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Iwakuni, look for trash around base during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Sailors with Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Iwakuni, look for trash around base during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Sapati Moaga, with Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment, and a native of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, removes trash during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Navy Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Sapati Moaga, with Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment, and a native of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, removes trash during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

Left to right, U.S. Navy Aviation Technician Nicholas Hernandez, a native of Bronx, New York, Aviation Technician Quayvon Rivera, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Sapati Moaga, a native of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, all with Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Iwakuni, pick up trash during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Left to right, U.S. Navy Aviation Technician Nicholas Hernandez, a native of Bronx, New York, Aviation Technician Quayvon Rivera, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Sapati Moaga, a native of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, all with Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Iwakuni, pick up trash during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jase Graziano, a combat videographer with Armed Forces Network Iwakuni, and a native of Easton, Pennsylvania, picks up trash during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jase Graziano, a combat videographer with Armed Forces Network Iwakuni, and a native of Easton, Pennsylvania, picks up trash during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jase Graziano, a combat videographer with Armed Forces Network Iwakuni, and a native of Easton, Pennsylvania, picks up trash during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jase Graziano, a combat videographer with Armed Forces Network Iwakuni, and a native of Easton, Pennsylvania, picks up trash during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist Kelly Schofield, with Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Iwakuni, and a native of New Orleans, Louisianna, picks up trash during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Navy Logistics Specialist Kelly Schofield, with Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Iwakuni, and a native of New Orleans, Louisianna, picks up trash during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

The coaches of the Matthew C. Perry High School spring track and field team pose for a group photo before the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific Far East Championship 2026 track and field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 27, 2026. Jerron “JJ” Johnson, far right, serves as the airfield manager for MCAS Iwakuni and the director of the M.C. Perry High School track and field team and was recognized for his contributions to the community through both his professional responsibilities and volunteer efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

The coaches of the Matthew C. Perry High School spring track and field team pose for a group photo before the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific Far East Championship 2026 track and field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 27, 2026. Jerron “JJ” Johnson, far right, serves as the airfield manager for MCAS Iwakuni and the director of the M.C. Perry High School track and field team and was recognized for his contributions to the community through both his professional responsibilities and volunteer efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Jerron “JJ” Johnson, right, the director of the Matthew C. Perry High School track and field team, coaches one of his student athletes during the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific Far East Championship 2026 track and field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 27, 2026. JJ also serves as the airfield manager for MCAS Iwakuni and was recognized for his contributions to the community through both his professional responsibilities and volunteer efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Jerron “JJ” Johnson, right, the director of the Matthew C. Perry High School track and field team, coaches one of his student athletes during the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific Far East Championship 2026 track and field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 27, 2026. JJ also serves as the airfield manager for MCAS Iwakuni and was recognized for his contributions to the community through both his professional responsibilities and volunteer efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Jerron “JJ” Johnson, center right, the director of the Matthew C. Perry High School track and field team, speaks with one of his student athletes before the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific Far East Championship 2026 track and field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 27, 2026. JJ also serves as the airfield manager for MCAS Iwakuni and was recognized for his contributions to the community through both his professional responsibilities and volunteer efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Jerron “JJ” Johnson, center right, the director of the Matthew C. Perry High School track and field team, speaks with one of his student athletes before the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific Far East Championship 2026 track and field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 27, 2026. JJ also serves as the airfield manager for MCAS Iwakuni and was recognized for his contributions to the community through both his professional responsibilities and volunteer efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Lopez, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, conducts a patrol drill with a military working dog for Fleet Readiness Center, Western Pacific Detachment, Iwakuni during a K-9 demonstration at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 15, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni military working dog team conducted a K-9 demonstration for FRC WESTPAC to increase public knowledge of their daily operations and overall mission, and to demonstrate the capabilities of their K-9s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Caleb Lopez, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, conducts a patrol drill with a military working dog for Fleet Readiness Center, Western Pacific Detachment, Iwakuni during a K-9 demonstration at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 15, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni military working dog team conducted a K-9 demonstration for FRC WESTPAC to increase public knowledge of their daily operations and overall mission, and to demonstrate the capabilities of their K-9s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

U.S. Navy sailors with Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, render a salute to Cmdr. Jeremiah Caldwell, the commanding officer of VAW-125 during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 13, 2026. During the change of command ceremony, Cmdr. Daniel Yates was relieved as commanding officer of VAW-125 by Cmdr. Jeremiah Caldwell. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

U.S. Navy sailors with Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, render a salute to Cmdr. Jeremiah Caldwell, the commanding officer of VAW-125 during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 13, 2026. During the change of command ceremony, Cmdr. Daniel Yates was relieved as commanding officer of VAW-125 by Cmdr. Jeremiah Caldwell. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Lasky, an air traffic control radar watch supervisor with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of St. John, Indiana, fires an M18 service pistol during a pistol qualification at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 13, 2026. Pistol qualification enables Marines to enhance their shooting skills and maintain proficiency with the M18 service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Lasky, an air traffic control radar watch supervisor with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of St. John, Indiana, fires an M18 service pistol during a pistol qualification at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 13, 2026. Pistol qualification enables Marines to enhance their shooting skills and maintain proficiency with the M18 service pistol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon

U.S. Navy Lt. Liam Hart, an assistant operations officer, assigned to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, presents gifts to the family of Cmdr. Jeremiah Caldwell, the oncoming commanding officer of VAW-125, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 13, 2026. During the change of command ceremony, Cmdr. Daniel Yates relinquished his command to Cmdr. Jeremiah Caldwell, who took charge as the commanding officer of VAW-125. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins

U.S. Navy Lt. Liam Hart, an assistant operations officer, assigned to Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, presents gifts to the family of Cmdr. Jeremiah Caldwell, the oncoming commanding officer of VAW-125, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 13, 2026. During the change of command ceremony, Cmdr. Daniel Yates relinquished his command to Cmdr. Jeremiah Caldwell, who took charge as the commanding officer of VAW-125. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins