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Shigeaki Mori, a Japanese historian and Hiroshima atomic bombing survivor, and his wife, Kayoko Mori, attend an unveiling ceremony in Yanai, Japan, July 28, 2025. Mr. Mori is a prominent historian, and his work was critical in documenting the fate of the Lonesome Lady and her crew. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

Shigeaki Mori, a Japanese historian and Hiroshima atomic bombing survivor, and his wife, Kayoko Mori, attend an unveiling ceremony in Yanai, Japan, July 28, 2025. Mr. Mori is a prominent historian, and his work was critical in documenting the fate of the Lonesome Lady and her crew. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor

Rear Admiral Katasuhi Ohkubo, left, oncoming commander, Fleet Air Wing 31, assumes command of FAW 31 from Rear Adm. Ichiro Ishikawa, right, outgoing commander, Fleet Air Wing 31, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 1, 2025. FAW 31 held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Rear Admiral Ichiro Ishikawa to Rear Admiral Katasuhi Ohkubo, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility for the command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

Rear Admiral Katasuhi Ohkubo, left, oncoming commander, Fleet Air Wing 31, assumes command of FAW 31 from Rear Adm. Ichiro Ishikawa, right, outgoing commander, Fleet Air Wing 31, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 1, 2025. FAW 31 held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Rear Admiral Ichiro Ishikawa to Rear Admiral Katasuhi Ohkubo, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility for the command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor

Sgt. Maj. Jody Armentrout, right, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, reads the Impact Iwakuni award to Antonio Toribio, a sales representative with the Marine Corps Exchange, during the July 2025 Impact Iwakuni award ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 29, 2025. Toribio was nominated for recognition after receiving numerous positive Interactive Customer Evaluations (ICE) from members of MCAS Iwakuni, and his hard work and excellent customer service have had a positive impact on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Sgt. Maj. Jody Armentrout, right, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, reads the Impact Iwakuni award to Antonio Toribio, a sales representative with the Marine Corps Exchange, during the July 2025 Impact Iwakuni award ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 29, 2025. Toribio was nominated for recognition after receiving numerous positive Interactive Customer Evaluations (ICE) from members of MCAS Iwakuni, and his hard work and excellent customer service have had a positive impact on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Long

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Anthony Rossi, Commander of Fleet Readiness Center, left, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jul. 28, 2025. Rear Adm. Rossi and his staff visited MCAS Iwakuni while touring the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Anthony Rossi, Commander of Fleet Readiness Center, left, shakes hands with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jul. 28, 2025. Rear Adm. Rossi and his staff visited MCAS Iwakuni while touring the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members pose for a group photo during an Undokai event at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 18, 2025. U.S. Marines, Sailors, and JMSDF members come together to participate in an Undokai, a traditional Japanese sports day event promoting physical fitness, to build camaraderie through friendly competition with events such as tug of war, relay races and push-ups further strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members pose for a group photo during an Undokai event at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 18, 2025. U.S. Marines, Sailors, and JMSDF members come together to participate in an Undokai, a traditional Japanese sports day event promoting physical fitness, to build camaraderie through friendly competition with events such as tug of war, relay races and push-ups further strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Tyler Walker, supply officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, hosts a Bible trivia game during a Vacation Bible School at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 15, 2025. The MCAS Iwakuni chapel’s 3-day Vacation Bible School taught children from the installation about the Bible through various interactive activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Tyler Walker, supply officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, hosts a Bible trivia game during a Vacation Bible School at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 15, 2025. The MCAS Iwakuni chapel’s 3-day Vacation Bible School taught children from the installation about the Bible through various interactive activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, greets Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, commanding officer, U.S. Forces Japan, meet during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 16, 2025. REFORPAC demonstrates U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements with our allies and partners, advancing common interests, and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, greets Lt. Gen. Stephen Jost, commanding officer, U.S. Forces Japan, meet during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 16, 2025. REFORPAC demonstrates U.S. commitment to the region by building interoperability, multilateral cooperative arrangements with our allies and partners, advancing common interests, and ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 177th Fighter Wing, Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, New Jersey, fly in formation during exercise Resolute Pacific Force (REFORPAC) 2025 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 12, 2025. REFORPAC is designed to deliver Air Force capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region at speed and scale, then demonstrate the ability to command and control agile combat employment operations across more than six time zones.

U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcons assigned to the 177th Fighter Wing, Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, New Jersey, fly in formation during exercise Resolute Pacific Force (REFORPAC) 2025 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 12, 2025. REFORPAC is designed to deliver Air Force capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region at speed and scale, then demonstrate the ability to command and control agile combat employment operations across more than six time zones.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Airforce 1st Lt. Ian McClaugherty, a pilot with 177th Fighter Wing, Atlantic City Air National Guard, New Jersey, simulates take off procedures during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 15, 2025. REFORPAC is designed to deliver Air Force capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region at speed and scale, then demonstrate the ability to command and control agile combat employment operations across more than six time zones.

U.S. Airforce 1st Lt. Ian McClaugherty, a pilot with 177th Fighter Wing, Atlantic City Air National Guard, New Jersey, simulates take off procedures during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 15, 2025. REFORPAC is designed to deliver Air Force capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region at speed and scale, then demonstrate the ability to command and control agile combat employment operations across more than six time zones.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

A Japan Air Self Defense Force pilot sits in a JASDF F-2 assigned to 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Western Air Defense Force, 8th Air Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 16th, 2025. REFORPAC is part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, employing more than 400 Joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 members at more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

A Japan Air Self Defense Force pilot sits in a JASDF F-2 assigned to 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Western Air Defense Force, 8th Air Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 16th, 2025. REFORPAC is part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, employing more than 400 Joint and coalition aircraft and more than 12,000 members at more than 50 locations across 3,000 miles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Long

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kaden Wobse, an expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), plays a game of cornhole during an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting field day event at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 12, 2025. ARFF hosted a field day with a local orphanage in Iwakuni, to bring together U.S. service members and the Japanese community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kaden Wobse, an expeditionary firefighting and rescue specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), plays a game of cornhole during an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting field day event at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 12, 2025. ARFF hosted a field day with a local orphanage in Iwakuni, to bring together U.S. service members and the Japanese community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon

U.S. Marine Corps. Sgt. Maj. Jody Armentrout, right, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, a native of Abilene, Texas, and Mr. Shinichi Inoue, the President and CEO of All Nippon Airways, pose for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 11, 2025. Representatives for All Nippon Airways presented U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Armentrout with a certificate of appreciation for his actions on May 24th, 2025, when he subdued a disruptive passenger who attempted to open an exit door during a flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger)

U.S. Marine Corps. Sgt. Maj. Jody Armentrout, right, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, a native of Abilene, Texas, and Mr. Shinichi Inoue, the President and CEO of All Nippon Airways, pose for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 11, 2025. Representatives for All Nippon Airways presented U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Armentrout with a certificate of appreciation for his actions on May 24th, 2025, when he subdued a disruptive passenger who attempted to open an exit door during a flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dugger

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, taxis on the flightline after arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni as part of exercise Resolute Pacific Force (REFORPAC) 2025, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 10, 2025. REFORPAC is designed to deliver Air Force capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region at speed and scale, then demonstrate the ability to command and control agile combat employment operations across more than six time zones. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, taxis on the flightline after arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni as part of exercise Resolute Pacific Force (REFORPAC) 2025, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 10, 2025. REFORPAC is designed to deliver Air Force capabilities to the Indo-Pacific region at speed and scale, then demonstrate the ability to command and control agile combat employment operations across more than six time zones. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Marine Labor Contractors with Fire and Emergency Services pose for a group photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 9, 2025. Both ARFF and FES recently won the Medium Fire Department of the Year award for the third time in a row due to their outstanding performance and overall readiness for any situation that arises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Marine Labor Contractors with Fire and Emergency Services pose for a group photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 9, 2025. Both ARFF and FES recently won the Medium Fire Department of the Year award for the third time in a row due to their outstanding performance and overall readiness for any situation that arises. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Katie Mintz, U.S. Navy Ombudsman with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, holds a handmade blanket she created for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 6, 2025. Mintz was chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Dorothy Flatley award for exceptional support to Sailors, Marines, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Katie Mintz, U.S. Navy Ombudsman with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, holds a handmade blanket she created for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 6, 2025. Mintz was chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Dorothy Flatley award for exceptional support to Sailors, Marines, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco

Katie Mintz, U.S. Navy Ombudsman with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 6, 2025. Mintz was chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Dorothy Flatley award for exceptional support to Sailors, Marines, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Katie Mintz, U.S. Navy Ombudsman with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 6, 2025. Mintz was chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Dorothy Flatley award for exceptional support to Sailors, Marines, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, left, oncoming commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, takes the station colors from Col. Richard Rusnok, right, outgoing commanding officer, MCAS Iwakuni, during a change of command ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 2, 2025. MCAS Iwakuni held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Col. Richard Rusnok to Col. Kenneth Rossman, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility for the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, left, oncoming commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, takes the station colors from Col. Richard Rusnok, right, outgoing commanding officer, MCAS Iwakuni, during a change of command ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 2, 2025. MCAS Iwakuni held the change of command ceremony to formally transfer command from Col. Richard Rusnok to Col. Kenneth Rossman, symbolizing the shift in leadership, authority, and responsibility for the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a group photo during a deployment for training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 20, 2025. VMFA-214, an F-35B squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, deployed to augment MAG-12, 1st MAW under the Unit Deployment Program, which provides U.S.-based units with operational experience in the Indo-Pacific. VMFA-214, an F-35B squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, deployed to augment MAG-12, 1st MAW under the Unit Deployment Program, which provides U.S.-based units with operational experience in the Indo-Pacific. VMFA-214 conducted joint exercises that integrated the expertise of joint tactical air controllers at Draughon Range, Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a group photo during a deployment for training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 20, 2025. VMFA-214, an F-35B squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, deployed to augment MAG-12, 1st MAW under the Unit Deployment Program, which provides U.S.-based units with operational experience in the Indo-Pacific. VMFA-214, an F-35B squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, deployed to augment MAG-12, 1st MAW under the Unit Deployment Program, which provides U.S.-based units with operational experience in the Indo-Pacific. VMFA-214 conducted joint exercises that integrated the expertise of joint tactical air controllers at Draughon Range, Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault

Bio photo of Colonel Kenneth K. Rossman

Bio photo of Colonel Kenneth K. Rossman

Photo by Iwakuni COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Pennsylvania native, celebrates his final flight with his family at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 24, 2025. Commanders often take a final flight as part of a long-standing aviation tradition marking the end of their tour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Jennessa Davey)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Pennsylvania native, celebrates his final flight with his family at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 24, 2025. Commanders often take a final flight as part of a long-standing aviation tradition marking the end of their tour. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by SSgt. Jennessa Davey)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennessa Davey