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Corina Gonzalez poses for a photo on the day of her graduation from college. Gonzalez is a Marine Corps veteran and loving mother who volunteers at numerous organizations throughout MCAS Iwakuni, and has proven to be a diligent and dedicated member of the community. (Courtesy photo by Corina Gonzalez)

Corina Gonzalez poses for a photo on the day of her graduation from college. Gonzalez is a Marine Corps veteran and loving mother who volunteers at numerous organizations throughout MCAS Iwakuni, and has proven to be a diligent and dedicated member of the community. (Courtesy photo by Corina Gonzalez)

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Corina Gonzalez and her family pose for a group photo. Gonzalez is a Marine Corps veteran and loving mother who volunteers at numerous organizations throughout MCAS Iwakuni, and has proven to be a diligent and dedicated member of the community. (Courtesy photo by Corina Gonzalez)

Corina Gonzalez and her family pose for a group photo. Gonzalez is a Marine Corps veteran and loving mother who volunteers at numerous organizations throughout MCAS Iwakuni, and has proven to be a diligent and dedicated member of the community. (Courtesy photo by Corina Gonzalez)

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachariah Kern, right, a freight transportation clerk with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Distribution Management Office, oversees cargo distribution documents at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. Transportation specialists coordinate, monitor, and control the movement of equipment and cargo to, from, and across the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachariah Kern, right, a freight transportation clerk with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Distribution Management Office, oversees cargo distribution documents at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. Transportation specialists coordinate, monitor, and control the movement of equipment and cargo to, from, and across the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

Master Labor Contractors with the Distribution Management Office, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, wait for receiving personnel while delivering cargo to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. MLCs within the Distribution Management Office help break down the language barrier, make transportation arrangements, and communicate with local transportation services. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Master Labor Contractors with the Distribution Management Office, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, wait for receiving personnel while delivering cargo to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. MLCs within the Distribution Management Office help break down the language barrier, make transportation arrangements, and communicate with local transportation services. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

A Master Labor Contractor with the Distribution Management Office, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, operates a forklift truck at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. MLCs within the Distribution Management Office help break down the language barrier, make transportation arrangements, and communicate with local transportation services. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

A Master Labor Contractor with the Distribution Management Office, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, operates a forklift truck at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. MLCs within the Distribution Management Office help break down the language barrier, make transportation arrangements, and communicate with local transportation services. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

A Master Labor Contractor with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Distribution Management Office secures cargo for transportation at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. MLCs within the Distribution Management Office help break down the language barrier, make transportation arrangements, and communicate with local transportation services. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

A Master Labor Contractor with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Distribution Management Office secures cargo for transportation at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. MLCs within the Distribution Management Office help break down the language barrier, make transportation arrangements, and communicate with local transportation services. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Distribution Management Office take a group photo upon receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for noteworthy work during the annual Field Supply and Maintenance Analysis Office Inspection at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 19, 2022. The Distribution Management Office is a versatile unit whose goal is to provide high-quality, accurate, and professional entitlement counseling for the shipment and storage of personal property to all DoD-affiliated personnel within each office’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Distribution Management Office take a group photo upon receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for noteworthy work during the annual Field Supply and Maintenance Analysis Office Inspection at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 19, 2022. The Distribution Management Office is a versatile unit whose goal is to provide high-quality, accurate, and professional entitlement counseling for the shipment and storage of personal property to all DoD-affiliated personnel within each office’s area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

The Air Mobility Command Terminal at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. The MCAS Iwakuni AMC terminal is run by the MCAS Iwakuni Distribution Management Office, and it is the only Marine-operated AMC terminal. It is commonly the first place and last place that service members and their families see during their time at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

The Air Mobility Command Terminal at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. The MCAS Iwakuni AMC terminal is run by the MCAS Iwakuni Distribution Management Office, and it is the only Marine-operated AMC terminal. It is commonly the first place and last place that service members and their families see during their time at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachariah Kern, left, a freight transportation clerk with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Distribution Management Office and PFC Julian Saldana an aviation supply specialist with Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, checks the label of cargo transported to Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron12 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. The Distribution Management Office supports tenant commands aboard the air station by shipping and transporting all mission- essential equipment and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachariah Kern, left, a freight transportation clerk with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Distribution Management Office and PFC Julian Saldana an aviation supply specialist with Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, checks the label of cargo transported to Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron12 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. The Distribution Management Office supports tenant commands aboard the air station by shipping and transporting all mission- essential equipment and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachariah Kern, center, a freight transportation clerk with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Distribution Management Office, Cpl. Trey Brown and PFC Julian Saldana, both aviation supply specialist with Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, reviews delivery receipts while delivering cargo to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. The Distribution Management Office supports tenant commands at the air station by shipping and transporting all mission- essential equipment and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachariah Kern, center, a freight transportation clerk with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Distribution Management Office, Cpl. Trey Brown and PFC Julian Saldana, both aviation supply specialist with Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, reviews delivery receipts while delivering cargo to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 15, 2023. The Distribution Management Office supports tenant commands at the air station by shipping and transporting all mission- essential equipment and supplies. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

Renee Cobb the principal Matthew C. Perry High School hugs a member of the graduating class during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 21, 2023. Biden visited MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Joining Forces initiative which focuses on supporting veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong)

Renee Cobb the principal Matthew C. Perry High School hugs a member of the graduating class during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 21, 2023. Biden visited MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Joining Forces initiative which focuses on supporting veteran families, caregivers, and survivors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong)

Photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong

Latressa T. Cobb, principal of M.C. Perry High School, and students from M.C. Perry High School play a game during Global Friendship Camp at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept 18, 2022. The Global Friendship Camp is a school run event held to strengthen the bond between Japanese and American school children by learning more about each other's cultures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Latressa T. Cobb, principal of M.C. Perry High School, and students from M.C. Perry High School play a game during Global Friendship Camp at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept 18, 2022. The Global Friendship Camp is a school run event held to strengthen the bond between Japanese and American school children by learning more about each other's cultures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

Hannah Gammil, left, and Erin Coffel, both members of the USA women’s national softball team, talk to each other before a USA – Japan international softball game at the Atago Sports Complex, Iwakuni, Japan, August 4, 2023. The USA women’s national softball team traveled to Japan to participate in a three-game all-star series with the Japan national team. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Hannah Gammil, left, and Erin Coffel, both members of the USA women’s national softball team, talk to each other before a USA – Japan international softball game at the Atago Sports Complex, Iwakuni, Japan, August 4, 2023. The USA women’s national softball team traveled to Japan to participate in a three-game all-star series with the Japan national team. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

Members of the USA Women's National Softball Team, and leadership from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni pose for a group photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July, 28, 2023. The Women’s National Team partnered with the city of Iwakuni and Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni to host a softball clinic and a USA vs Japan softball game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Members of the USA Women's National Softball Team, and leadership from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni pose for a group photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July, 28, 2023. The Women’s National Team partnered with the city of Iwakuni and Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni to host a softball clinic and a USA vs Japan softball game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

U.S. Navy Capt. James Demitrack, the officer in charge of the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Naval Family Branch Health Clinic, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, the commander of U.S. Forces Japan, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 28, 2023. Lt. Gen. Rupp visited the installation with Maj. Gen. Liszewski to better understand the quality of life of on-base personnel, as well as discuss with Japanese officials ways to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

U.S. Navy Capt. James Demitrack, the officer in charge of the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Naval Family Branch Health Clinic, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, the commander of U.S. Forces Japan, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 28, 2023. Lt. Gen. Rupp visited the installation with Maj. Gen. Liszewski to better understand the quality of life of on-base personnel, as well as discuss with Japanese officials ways to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, the commander of U.S. Forces Japan, speaks to Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni leadership about accompanied and unaccompanied housing at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 27, 2023. Lt. Gen. Rupp visited the installation with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, to better understand the quality of life of on-base personnel, as well as discuss with Japanese officials ways to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, the commander of U.S. Forces Japan, speaks to Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni leadership about accompanied and unaccompanied housing at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 27, 2023. Lt. Gen. Rupp visited the installation with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, to better understand the quality of life of on-base personnel, as well as discuss with Japanese officials ways to strengthen the U.S.-Japan alliance (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong)

Photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong

U.S. Navy Lt. Dan Morrison, a chaplain with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, gives a speech during a personal resiliency retreat at the Grand Prince Hotel, Hiroshima, Japan, July 24, 2023. The event was hosted by the MCAS Iwakuni chapel to strengthen both the leadership and communication skills of service members through interactive seminars and group presentations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

U.S. Navy Lt. Dan Morrison, a chaplain with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, gives a speech during a personal resiliency retreat at the Grand Prince Hotel, Hiroshima, Japan, July 24, 2023. The event was hosted by the MCAS Iwakuni chapel to strengthen both the leadership and communication skills of service members through interactive seminars and group presentations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor

Ino Toshiro, the Japan State Minister of Defense, center, attends a meeting with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni leadership at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 21, 2023. The Japan State Minister of Defense visited MCAS Iwakuni to better his understanding of the installation’s operational capabilities and to attend an off-base meeting with Japanese assembly members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Ino Toshiro, the Japan State Minister of Defense, center, attends a meeting with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni leadership at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 21, 2023. The Japan State Minister of Defense visited MCAS Iwakuni to better his understanding of the installation’s operational capabilities and to attend an off-base meeting with Japanese assembly members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Photo by Cpl. Darien Wright

Corina Gonzalez, left, receives the gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for over 500 hours of community service during an award presentation at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, July 21, 2023. Since arriving to the installation in 2021, Gonzalez, a Marine Corps veteran and military spouse, worked with MCAS Iwakuni Marine Corps Family Team Building as a LINKS mentor, coordinated and facilitated events with the local USO, and wrote over $10,000 in checks for financial assistance in support of the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society in conjunction with supporting other volunteer organizations and causes throughout the installation. In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation was founded, and it continues to honor individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the globe today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peter Rawlins)

Corina Gonzalez, left, receives the gold Presidential Volunteer Service Award for over 500 hours of community service during an award presentation at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, July 21, 2023. Since arriving to the installation in 2021, Gonzalez, a Marine Corps veteran and military spouse, worked with MCAS Iwakuni Marine Corps Family Team Building as a LINKS mentor, coordinated and facilitated events with the local USO, and wrote over $10,000 in checks for financial assistance in support of the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society in conjunction with supporting other volunteer organizations and causes throughout the installation. In 2003, the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation was founded, and it continues to honor individuals whose service positively impacts communities in every corner of the globe today. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Peter Rawlins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Peter Rawlins

Members of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni community cross the finish line during a neon night run at the Atago Sports Complex, Iwakuni, Japan, June 24, 2023. The neon night run event, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, consisted of warmup Zumba dancing, a 5K family fun run, and raffle drawings and was and. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Members of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni community cross the finish line during a neon night run at the Atago Sports Complex, Iwakuni, Japan, June 24, 2023. The neon night run event, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, consisted of warmup Zumba dancing, a 5K family fun run, and raffle drawings and was and. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson