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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Rosales, right, the operations chief of the communication strategy and operations department, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and native of California, speaks to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Hajime Nagatomo, left, the chemical sergeant assigned to 13th Nuclear Biological Chemical Defense Unit, 13th Brigade, Middle Army, and Capt. Koki Ichikawa, a training officer assigned to 13th Brigade Headquarters, Middle Army, during Exercise Nankai Rescue at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 16, 2025. Exercise Nankai Rescue 2024 is a full-scale exercise focused on enhancing bilateral coordination between the U.S. and Japan in support of humanitarian and disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Rosales, right, the operations chief of the communication strategy and operations department, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and native of California, speaks to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Hajime Nagatomo, left, the chemical sergeant assigned to 13th Nuclear Biological Chemical Defense Unit, 13th Brigade, Middle Army, and Capt. Koki Ichikawa, a training officer assigned to 13th Brigade Headquarters, Middle Army, during Exercise Nankai Rescue at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 16, 2025. Exercise Nankai Rescue 2024 is a full-scale exercise focused on enhancing bilateral coordination between the U.S. and Japan in support of humanitarian and disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen

U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Kayla Hatchett, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Tennessee native, and a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member with the 13th Brigade, Middle Army, prepare food during casualty evacuation training as part of Exercise Nankai Rescue at the Lotus Cultural Center, Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 16, 2025. Exercise Nankai Rescue 2024 is a full-scale exercise focused on enhancing bilateral coordination between the U.S. and Japan in support of humanitarian and disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Jennessa Davey)

U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Kayla Hatchett, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Tennessee native, and a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member with the 13th Brigade, Middle Army, prepare food during casualty evacuation training as part of Exercise Nankai Rescue at the Lotus Cultural Center, Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 16, 2025. Exercise Nankai Rescue 2024 is a full-scale exercise focused on enhancing bilateral coordination between the U.S. and Japan in support of humanitarian and disaster relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Jennessa Davey)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennessa Davey

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Louis Kocina, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, and a native of California, and leadership from Iwakuni City, Misawa Air Base and Misawa City pose for a group photo in front of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with VMFA-121, MAG 12, 1st MAW, during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Jan. 22, 2025. Leadership from Iwakuni City, Misawa Air Base and Misawa City visited MCAS Iwakuni to observe its relationship to the local community and improve mutual understanding. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Louis Kocina, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, and a native of California, and leadership from Iwakuni City, Misawa Air Base and Misawa City pose for a group photo in front of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with VMFA-121, MAG 12, 1st MAW, during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Jan. 22, 2025. Leadership from Iwakuni City, Misawa Air Base and Misawa City visited MCAS Iwakuni to observe its relationship to the local community and improve mutual understanding. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

U.S. Marines and a Sailor stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni recite the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. The naturalization ceremony was held to acknowledge MCAS Iwakuni service members becoming citizens of the United States. The ceremony included service members from Haiti, South Korea, Ukraine, Mexico, and Fiji. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

U.S. Marines and a Sailor stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni recite the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 24, 2025. The naturalization ceremony was held to acknowledge MCAS Iwakuni service members becoming citizens of the United States. The ceremony included service members from Haiti, South Korea, Ukraine, Mexico, and Fiji. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Billy Emerton, left, a flight equipment technician, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, gives a tour of his workspace to Gunnery Sgt. David Emerton, equal opportunity advisor for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024. Answering the nation's call has always been a proud tradition in many American homes. Marines having siblings who also serve in the armed forces is nothing new, but for the Emerton brothers, their service has been closer than most. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Billy Emerton, left, a flight equipment technician, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, gives a tour of his workspace to Gunnery Sgt. David Emerton, equal opportunity advisor for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024. Answering the nation's call has always been a proud tradition in many American homes. Marines having siblings who also serve in the armed forces is nothing new, but for the Emerton brothers, their service has been closer than most. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Billy Emerton, left, a flight equipment technician, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing and Gunnery Sgt. David Emerton, equal opportunity advisor for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, both natives of Texas, pose for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024. Answering the nation's call has always been a proud tradition in many American homes. Marines having siblings who also serve in the armed forces is nothing new, but for the Emerton brothers, their service has been closer than most. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Billy Emerton, left, a flight equipment technician, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing and Gunnery Sgt. David Emerton, equal opportunity advisor for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, both natives of Texas, pose for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024. Answering the nation's call has always been a proud tradition in many American homes. Marines having siblings who also serve in the armed forces is nothing new, but for the Emerton brothers, their service has been closer than most. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Emerton, left, the equal opportunity advisor for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, a native of Texas shows a cup to his brother Staff Sgt. Billy Emerton, a flight equipment technician, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, a native of Texas, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024. Answering the nation's call has always been a proud tradition in many American homes. Marines having siblings who also serve in the armed forces is nothing new, but for the Emerton brothers, their service has been closer than most. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Emerton, left, the equal opportunity advisor for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, a native of Texas shows a cup to his brother Staff Sgt. Billy Emerton, a flight equipment technician, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, a native of Texas, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024. Answering the nation's call has always been a proud tradition in many American homes. Marines having siblings who also serve in the armed forces is nothing new, but for the Emerton brothers, their service has been closer than most. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Emerton, left, the equal opportunity advisor for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, a native of Texas, speaks with his brother Staff Sgt. Billy Emerton, a flight equipment technician, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, a native of Texas, during a tour of his workspace at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024. Answering the nation's call has always been a proud tradition in many American homes. Marines having siblings who also serve in the armed forces is nothing new, but for the Emerton brothers, their service has been closer than most. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Emerton, left, the equal opportunity advisor for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, a native of Texas, speaks with his brother Staff Sgt. Billy Emerton, a flight equipment technician, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, a native of Texas, during a tour of his workspace at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 5, 2024. Answering the nation's call has always been a proud tradition in many American homes. Marines having siblings who also serve in the armed forces is nothing new, but for the Emerton brothers, their service has been closer than most. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

Shiori Minato, an admin specialist with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni chapel, announces the snowball fight winner during a holiday party held at the Marine Memorial Chapel, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 14, 2024. The chaplain services of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Iwakuni host this annual holiday party to foster a healthy and positive relationship between base personnel and the local community, by bringing gifts, participating in games, and sharing in American holiday traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

Shiori Minato, an admin specialist with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni chapel, announces the snowball fight winner during a holiday party held at the Marine Memorial Chapel, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 14, 2024. The chaplain services of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Iwakuni host this annual holiday party to foster a healthy and positive relationship between base personnel and the local community, by bringing gifts, participating in games, and sharing in American holiday traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor

Students from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hammer nails into a board during a construction demonstration hosted by Sailors assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Iwakuni, and Sailors assigned to Naval Construction Battalion 4, Thirtieth Naval Construction Battalion, during a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2024. U.S. Marines, Sailors, and civilians along with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members displayed equipment and held interactive demonstrations to teach children about STEM-related careers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Students from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hammer nails into a board during a construction demonstration hosted by Sailors assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Iwakuni, and Sailors assigned to Naval Construction Battalion 4, Thirtieth Naval Construction Battalion, during a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2024. U.S. Marines, Sailors, and civilians along with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members displayed equipment and held interactive demonstrations to teach children about STEM-related careers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

U.S. Sailors from the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Branch Health Clinic and Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital’s Dr. Helicopter staff prepare to unload and transporting equipment during a simulated neonatal medevac at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 19, 2024. MCAS Iwakuni and the Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital Neonatal ICU conducted a simulated neonatal medevac to establish a process to safely transfer critically ill neonates born at Branch Health Clinic Iwakuni to a higher echelon of care. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

U.S. Sailors from the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Branch Health Clinic and Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital’s Dr. Helicopter staff prepare to unload and transporting equipment during a simulated neonatal medevac at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 19, 2024. MCAS Iwakuni and the Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital Neonatal ICU conducted a simulated neonatal medevac to establish a process to safely transfer critically ill neonates born at Branch Health Clinic Iwakuni to a higher echelon of care. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, right, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pennsylvania, presents a command brief to Thu Nguyen, left, the Counselor for Political-Military Affairs at U.S. Embassy Tokyo, before a tour of MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 2, 2024. The tour gave Thu Nguyen an overview of the installation's capabilities and allowed her to become familiar with the base and different units aboard MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, right, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pennsylvania, presents a command brief to Thu Nguyen, left, the Counselor for Political-Military Affairs at U.S. Embassy Tokyo, before a tour of MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 2, 2024. The tour gave Thu Nguyen an overview of the installation's capabilities and allowed her to become familiar with the base and different units aboard MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force member with Fleet Air Wing 31 helps a child hammer rice to make mochi during a traditional Mochitsuki mochi pounding event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 13, 2024. FAW 31 hosts a traditional Mochitsuki event annually and invites members of the MCAS Iwakuni community to participate and learn more about Japanese New Year’s traditions and culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force member with Fleet Air Wing 31 helps a child hammer rice to make mochi during a traditional Mochitsuki mochi pounding event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 13, 2024. FAW 31 hosts a traditional Mochitsuki event annually and invites members of the MCAS Iwakuni community to participate and learn more about Japanese New Year’s traditions and culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

Yoshihiko Fukuda, center left, mayor of Iwakuni city, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Ichiro Ishikawa, commander of Fleet Air Wing 31, center, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok Jr., right, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Pennsylvania native, walk down the street outside the main gate of MCAS Iwakuni during the joint leadership walk at Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 13, 2024. The participating leaders from MCAS Iwakuni, Iwakuni City, and Fleet Air Wing 31 toured Iwakuni city, answered questions from the press, and spoke to citizens and local business owners, strengthening relationships between the local and on-base communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Yoshihiko Fukuda, center left, mayor of Iwakuni city, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Ichiro Ishikawa, commander of Fleet Air Wing 31, center, and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok Jr., right, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Pennsylvania native, walk down the street outside the main gate of MCAS Iwakuni during the joint leadership walk at Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 13, 2024. The participating leaders from MCAS Iwakuni, Iwakuni City, and Fleet Air Wing 31 toured Iwakuni city, answered questions from the press, and spoke to citizens and local business owners, strengthening relationships between the local and on-base communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Marcus Annibale, right, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Virginia, presents a graduation certificate to 1st Lt. Andrew Mascoli, an aviation supply officer with Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Pennsylvania, during a graduation ceremony for the first local blended Expeditionary Warfare School Seminar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Dec. 12, 2024. The Expeditionary Warfare School blended seminar program consisted of five-and-a-half months of combined online and in person training that aims to educate and train company grade officers to prepare for increased responsibility. This course was used as a pilot program to offer more professional military education opportunities at a forward-deployed base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Marcus Annibale, right, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Virginia, presents a graduation certificate to 1st Lt. Andrew Mascoli, an aviation supply officer with Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Pennsylvania, during a graduation ceremony for the first local blended Expeditionary Warfare School Seminar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Dec. 12, 2024. The Expeditionary Warfare School blended seminar program consisted of five-and-a-half months of combined online and in person training that aims to educate and train company grade officers to prepare for increased responsibility. This course was used as a pilot program to offer more professional military education opportunities at a forward-deployed base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Christof Coleman, left, a Marine Corps Community Service Marine with Combat Logistics Company 36, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of California, and Sgt. Maj. Jody Armentrout, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Texas, dressed as Santa Claus, perform a Christmas skit during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event held at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. Dec. 8, 2024. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting event showcases MCAS Iwakuni’s strong connection with the local community and highlights the U.S.-Japan alliance through shared holiday celebrations featuring music performances, food booths, an ugly sweater contest, and a visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Christof Coleman, left, a Marine Corps Community Service Marine with Combat Logistics Company 36, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, and a native of California, and Sgt. Maj. Jody Armentrout, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Texas, dressed as Santa Claus, perform a Christmas skit during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event held at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. Dec. 8, 2024. The annual Christmas Tree Lighting event showcases MCAS Iwakuni’s strong connection with the local community and highlights the U.S.-Japan alliance through shared holiday celebrations featuring music performances, food booths, an ugly sweater contest, and a visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan, a native of Pennsylvania, cuts the ribbon during the grand opening ceremony of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society thrift shop at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024. The NMCRS thrift shop is a volunteer operated, secondhand store that aims to improve the quality life at the air station by providing the community with low-cost used items. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peter Rawlins)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan, a native of Pennsylvania, cuts the ribbon during the grand opening ceremony of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society thrift shop at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 10, 2024. The NMCRS thrift shop is a volunteer operated, secondhand store that aims to improve the quality life at the air station by providing the community with low-cost used items. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peter Rawlins)

Photo by Cpl. Peter Rawlins

Capt. Brian Kesselring, left, the oncoming commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and a native of Fargo, North Dakota, receives a cookie plate from Capt. Patrick Corrigan, right, the outgoing commander of CVW-5, and a native of Miller Place, New York, during the CVW-5 change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 12, 2024. CVW-5 is the U.S. Navy’s only permanently forward deployed air wing and consists of nine squadrons flying F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers, E-2D Hawkeyes, C-2A Greyhounds and MH-60R/S Sea Hawks used to conduct carrier air warfare operations and assist in the planning, control, coordination and integration of air wing squadrons in support of carrier air warfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Capt. Brian Kesselring, left, the oncoming commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and a native of Fargo, North Dakota, receives a cookie plate from Capt. Patrick Corrigan, right, the outgoing commander of CVW-5, and a native of Miller Place, New York, during the CVW-5 change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 12, 2024. CVW-5 is the U.S. Navy’s only permanently forward deployed air wing and consists of nine squadrons flying F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers, E-2D Hawkeyes, C-2A Greyhounds and MH-60R/S Sea Hawks used to conduct carrier air warfare operations and assist in the planning, control, coordination and integration of air wing squadrons in support of carrier air warfare. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Marcus Annibale, center left, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Virginia, poses for a group photo with leadership from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Marine Attack Fighter Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st MAW, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 during a station tour at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 21, 2024. FAW 31 leadership met with MCAS Iwakuni leadership to discuss current operations and future capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Marcus Annibale, center left, the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Virginia, poses for a group photo with leadership from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Marine Attack Fighter Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st MAW, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 during a station tour at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 21, 2024. FAW 31 leadership met with MCAS Iwakuni leadership to discuss current operations and future capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Juvilyn Garcia, center, the head coach of the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, kickball team poses for a group photo with her family and friends during the October 2024 Impact Iwakuni award ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 26, 2024. The Impact Iwakuni award is presented monthly to recipients that make a significant positive impact on the community. Juvilyn Garcia won the award because of the support she provides on base and endless hours she spends volunteering all while raising four boys. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Juvilyn Garcia, center, the head coach of the Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, kickball team poses for a group photo with her family and friends during the October 2024 Impact Iwakuni award ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 26, 2024. The Impact Iwakuni award is presented monthly to recipients that make a significant positive impact on the community. Juvilyn Garcia won the award because of the support she provides on base and endless hours she spends volunteering all while raising four boys. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett