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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Coby, a financial management resource analyst with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, helps a Marine with defense travel system issues at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 21, 2024. Coby, a native of Lake Forest, California, continuously seeks self-improvement through education and physical and mental health. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jacob Coby, a financial management resource analyst with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, helps a Marine with defense travel system issues at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 21, 2024. Coby, a native of Lake Forest, California, continuously seeks self-improvement through education and physical and mental health. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

Catherine Matchem-Watkins, a Marine Corps Family Team Building Trainer with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, poses for a photo with her family at Akiyoshidai Safari Land, Japan. Matchem-Watkins, a native of Chicago, Illinois, learned time management skills at a young age that she continues to use to this day to effectively balance time with her family, work, and volunteering in her busy schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Catherine Matchem-Watkins, a Marine Corps Family Team Building Trainer with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, poses for a photo with her family at Akiyoshidai Safari Land, Japan. Matchem-Watkins, a native of Chicago, Illinois, learned time management skills at a young age that she continues to use to this day to effectively balance time with her family, work, and volunteering in her busy schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Catherine Matchem-Watkins, a Marine Corps Family Team Building Trainer with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 29, 2024. Matchem-Watkins, a native of Chicago, Illinois, learned time management skills at a young age that she continues to use to this day to effectively balance time with her family, work, and volunteering in her busy schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Catherine Matchem-Watkins, a Marine Corps Family Team Building Trainer with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 29, 2024. Matchem-Watkins, a native of Chicago, Illinois, learned time management skills at a young age that she continues to use to this day to effectively balance time with her family, work, and volunteering in her busy schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Catherine Matchem-Watkins, a Marine Corps Family Team Building Trainer with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, coaches the youth cheer team at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 29, 2024. Matchem-Watkins, a native of Chicago, Illinois, learned time management skills at a young age that she continues to use to this day to effectively balance time with her family, work, and volunteering in her busy schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Catherine Matchem-Watkins, a Marine Corps Family Team Building Trainer with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, coaches the youth cheer team at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 29, 2024. Matchem-Watkins, a native of Chicago, Illinois, learned time management skills at a young age that she continues to use to this day to effectively balance time with her family, work, and volunteering in her busy schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Faces of Iwakuni Mrs. Catherine Matchem-Watkins

Catherine Matchem-Watkins, a Marine Corps Family Team Building Trainer with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, talks with Michael Rhodes, a youth director at the School Age Care center, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 29, 2024. Matchem-Watkins, a native of Chicago, Illinois, learned time management skills at a young age that she continues to use to this day to effectively balance time with her family, work, and volunteering in her busy schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Catherine Matchem-Watkins, a Marine Corps Family Team Building Trainer with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, talks with Michael Rhodes, a youth director at the School Age Care center, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 29, 2024. Matchem-Watkins, a native of Chicago, Illinois, learned time management skills at a young age that she continues to use to this day to effectively balance time with her family, work, and volunteering in her busy schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Faces of Iwakuni Mrs. Catherine Matchem-Watkins

Catherine Matchem-Watkins, a Marine Corps Family Team Building Trainer with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, talks with Miyuki Gray, a Japanese lifestyle, insights, networking, knowledge, and skills (L.I.N.K.S.) trainer with MCCS Iwakuni, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 29, 2024. Matchem-Watkins, a native of Chicago, Illinois, learned time management skills at a young age that she continues to use to this day to effectively balance time with her family, work, and volunteering in her busy schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Catherine Matchem-Watkins, a Marine Corps Family Team Building Trainer with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, talks with Miyuki Gray, a Japanese lifestyle, insights, networking, knowledge, and skills (L.I.N.K.S.) trainer with MCCS Iwakuni, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 29, 2024. Matchem-Watkins, a native of Chicago, Illinois, learned time management skills at a young age that she continues to use to this day to effectively balance time with her family, work, and volunteering in her busy schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Faces of Iwakuni Mrs. Catherine Matchem-Watkins

Catherine Matchem-Watkins, a Marine Corps Family Team Building Trainer with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, writes a Letter of Appreciation for volunteers at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 8, 2024. Matchem-Watkins, a native of Chicago, Illinois, learned time management skills at a young age that she continues to use to this day to effectively balance time with her family, work, and volunteering in her busy schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Catherine Matchem-Watkins, a Marine Corps Family Team Building Trainer with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, writes a Letter of Appreciation for volunteers at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 8, 2024. Matchem-Watkins, a native of Chicago, Illinois, learned time management skills at a young age that she continues to use to this day to effectively balance time with her family, work, and volunteering in her busy schedule. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Faces of Iwakuni Mrs. Catherine Matchem-Watkins

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Takuhiro Hiragi, the commander of Fleet Air Wing 31, left and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pennsylvania, pose for a photo with Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Fancy Drill Team during MCAS Iwakuni’s 45th Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2024. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support the U.S. and Japan share. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Takuhiro Hiragi, the commander of Fleet Air Wing 31, left and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pennsylvania, pose for a photo with Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Fancy Drill Team during MCAS Iwakuni’s 45th Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2024. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support the U.S. and Japan share. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

Guests watch an aerial demonstration during the inaugural Family Day and Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2024. This first iteration of Family Day and Inclusive Day at MCAS Iwakuni allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal that showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock.)

Guests watch an aerial demonstration during the inaugural Family Day and Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2024. This first iteration of Family Day and Inclusive Day at MCAS Iwakuni allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal that showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock.)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet, and EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, Carrier Strike Group 5, fly in formation during Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s 45th Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2024. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support the U.S. and Japan share. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong)

U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet, F/A-18F Super Hornet, and EA-18G Growler aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, Carrier Strike Group 5, fly in formation during Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s 45th Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2024. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support the U.S. and Japan share. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong)

Photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carter Liwosz, an avionics specialist and native of Montana assigned to 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, poses for a photo with guests inside of a HH-60W Pave Hawk during Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s 45th Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2024. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support the U.S. and Japan share. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carter Liwosz, an avionics specialist and native of Montana assigned to 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, poses for a photo with guests inside of a HH-60W Pave Hawk during Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s 45th Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2024. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support the U.S. and Japan share. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, and guests pose for a photo in front of an MV-22B Osprey during Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni's 45th Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2024. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support the U.S. and Japan share. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lance Kell)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, and guests pose for a photo in front of an MV-22B Osprey during Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni's 45th Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2024. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support the U.S. and Japan share. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lance Kell)

Photo by Sgt. Lance Kell

Matt Harvey, a member of Team Fastrax, parachutes down with a 200-foot red and white streamer during the 45th Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2024. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support the U.S. and Japan share. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Matt Harvey, a member of Team Fastrax, parachutes down with a 200-foot red and white streamer during the 45th Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2024. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support the U.S. and Japan share. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Visitors of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Family Day air show take photos of passing aircraft at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2024. This first iteration of Family Day and Inclusive Day at MCAS Iwakuni allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal that showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Visitors of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Family Day air show take photos of passing aircraft at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2024. This first iteration of Family Day and Inclusive Day at MCAS Iwakuni allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal that showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force teach life saving techniques to a student from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni 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)

Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force teach life saving techniques to a student from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni 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

Dr. Rachel Forbes, center left, an education and career program manager with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, and a native of New York, gives a tour to Franklin Parker, right, assistant secretary of the Navy for manpower and reserve affairs, and a native of California, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan, April 18, 2024. Parker visited MCAS Iwakuni to better understand the air station’s unique manpower structure and to learn how the base and tenant units work alongside their Japanese counterparts to support the installation’s diverse operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Dr. Rachel Forbes, center left, an education and career program manager with Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, and a native of New York, gives a tour to Franklin Parker, right, assistant secretary of the Navy for manpower and reserve affairs, and a native of California, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan, April 18, 2024. Parker visited MCAS Iwakuni to better understand the air station’s unique manpower structure and to learn how the base and tenant units work alongside their Japanese counterparts to support the installation’s diverse operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cyrielle Moutsinga, an aviation operations specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, and a native of New York, center, poses for a photo with Sgt. Maj. Jody Armentrout, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Texas, left, and Col. Richard Rusnok, the commanding officer of MCAS Iwakuni, and a native of Pennsylvania, after being awarded the March 2024 Impact Iwakuni award at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2024. The Impact Iwakuni award is presented monthly to recipients that make a significant positive impact on the community. Moutsinga was presented the award in part to recognize her volunteer work and mentorship as the MAG-12 Single Marine Program representative for the past 17 months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cyrielle Moutsinga, an aviation operations specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, and a native of New York, center, poses for a photo with Sgt. Maj. Jody Armentrout, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Texas, left, and Col. Richard Rusnok, the commanding officer of MCAS Iwakuni, and a native of Pennsylvania, after being awarded the March 2024 Impact Iwakuni award at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2024. The Impact Iwakuni award is presented monthly to recipients that make a significant positive impact on the community. Moutsinga was presented the award in part to recognize her volunteer work and mentorship as the MAG-12 Single Marine Program representative for the past 17 months. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson

Franklin Parker, center, assistant secretary of the Navy for manpower and reserve affairs, and a California native, consults with leadership from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Marine Corps Installations Pacific during a visit to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 18, 2024. Parker visited MCAS Iwakuni to better understand the air station’s unique manpower structure and to learn how the base and tenant units work alongside their Japanese counterparts to support the installation’s diverse operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Franklin Parker, center, assistant secretary of the Navy for manpower and reserve affairs, and a California native, consults with leadership from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Marine Corps Installations Pacific during a visit to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 18, 2024. Parker visited MCAS Iwakuni to better understand the air station’s unique manpower structure and to learn how the base and tenant units work alongside their Japanese counterparts to support the installation’s diverse operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Reid Smith, a native of Washington, and the new commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, gives a speech at a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 18, 2024. During the ceremony, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Reid Smith replaced Cmdr. Joshua Menks, a native of Virginia, as the commander of VAQ-141. VAQ-141 is an EA-18G Growler squadron which specializes in electronic warfare in support of security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Reid Smith, a native of Washington, and the new commanding officer of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, gives a speech at a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 18, 2024. During the ceremony, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Reid Smith replaced Cmdr. Joshua Menks, a native of Virginia, as the commander of VAQ-141. VAQ-141 is an EA-18G Growler squadron which specializes in electronic warfare in support of security and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Chef Karri Selby, a chef at Matthew C. Perry High School, watches her students prepare dishes during the Food Pantry Cooking Competition held by M.C. Perry High School at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 18, 2024.The students of M.C. Perry High School were tasked with creating unique dishes with non-perishable items such as spam, canned black beans, and rice, which were provided by the Iwakuni Food Pantry, to show creative ways to make tasty dishes with common, shelf-stable ingredients. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

Chef Karri Selby, a chef at Matthew C. Perry High School, watches her students prepare dishes during the Food Pantry Cooking Competition held by M.C. Perry High School at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 18, 2024.The students of M.C. Perry High School were tasked with creating unique dishes with non-perishable items such as spam, canned black beans, and rice, which were provided by the Iwakuni Food Pantry, to show creative ways to make tasty dishes with common, shelf-stable ingredients. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor