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A guest observes a flight demonstration during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

A guest observes a flight demonstration during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault

An explosive charge detonates behind staged Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force T-5 aircraft with the JMSDF White Arrows, during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day 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, which showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

An explosive charge detonates behind staged Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force T-5 aircraft with the JMSDF White Arrows, during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day 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, which showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

Guests observe a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Miguel A. Rosales)

Guests observe a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Miguel A. Rosales)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Rosales

Masahiro Utsumi, also known as “Whiskey Papa”, performs aerial stunts in an Extra EA 300L aircraft, during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Masahiro Utsumi, also known as “Whiskey Papa”, performs aerial stunts in an Extra EA 300L aircraft, during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Long

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 4, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 4, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. The JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is hosted annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jordy Reyesmora, a helicopter mechanic and native of California assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing observes a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper, also assigned to HMLA-169, during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day 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 GySgt Miguel A. Rosales)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jordy Reyesmora, a helicopter mechanic and native of California assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing observes a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper, also assigned to HMLA-169, during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day 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 GySgt Miguel A. Rosales)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Rosales

Volunteers from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni pose for a group photo after picking up trash during a clean-up at the Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni, Japan, April 21, 2025. The Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, Single Marine Program hosted a bridge clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day series of events where service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteer to build stronger relationships and give back to the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Volunteers from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni pose for a group photo after picking up trash during a clean-up at the Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni, Japan, April 21, 2025. The Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, Single Marine Program hosted a bridge clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day series of events where service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteer to build stronger relationships and give back to the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, conduct a relay race during the monthly “Ace of the Base” competition at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2025. Ace of Base is a competition hosted by Marine Aircraft Group 12 and open to all units aboard MCAS Iwakuni to promote competitiveness, comradery, and physical fitness. This iteration consisted of a 4x400 meter relay race while carrying a 25-pound simulated bomb. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, conduct a relay race during the monthly “Ace of the Base” competition at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2025. Ace of Base is a competition hosted by Marine Aircraft Group 12 and open to all units aboard MCAS Iwakuni to promote competitiveness, comradery, and physical fitness. This iteration consisted of a 4x400 meter relay race while carrying a 25-pound simulated bomb. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

A military working dog with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, swims with a toy during water aggression and confidence training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April. 14, 2025. Water confidence and aggression training is designed to enhance the operational readiness of military working dog handlers and enhance the obedience and threat response of their K9s in an aquatic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

A military working dog with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, swims with a toy during water aggression and confidence training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April. 14, 2025. Water confidence and aggression training is designed to enhance the operational readiness of military working dog handlers and enhance the obedience and threat response of their K9s in an aquatic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Kenneth Jacob, an ordnance chief with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA 121), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Ohio, and a Japanese participant, complete the 12k bike ride portion of the 36th Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 13, 2025. The triathlon included a 350-meter swim, 12-kilometer bike ride, and 4.5-kilometer run, and was held to strengthen relationships between U.S. and Japanese personnel through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Kenneth Jacob, an ordnance chief with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA 121), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Ohio, and a Japanese participant, complete the 12k bike ride portion of the 36th Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 13, 2025. The triathlon included a 350-meter swim, 12-kilometer bike ride, and 4.5-kilometer run, and was held to strengthen relationships between U.S. and Japanese personnel through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

Participants in the 36th Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon compete in the swimming portion of the event MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April. 13, 2025. The triathlon included a 350-meter swim, 12-kilometer bike ride, and 4.5-kilometer run, and was held to strengthen relationships between U.S. and Japanese personnel through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Participants in the 36th Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon compete in the swimming portion of the event MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April. 13, 2025. The triathlon included a 350-meter swim, 12-kilometer bike ride, and 4.5-kilometer run, and was held to strengthen relationships between U.S. and Japanese personnel through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco

A U.S. Marine and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents participate in the 2025 You Are Not Alone 24 Hour Walk at the North Side Track on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 10, 2025. This event was held by Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, to bring awareness to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month and show support to sexual assault survivors by inviting all MCAS Iwakuni personal to come together and participate in the 2025 You Are Not Alone 24 Hour Walk event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

A U.S. Marine and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents participate in the 2025 You Are Not Alone 24 Hour Walk at the North Side Track on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 10, 2025. This event was held by Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, to bring awareness to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month and show support to sexual assault survivors by inviting all MCAS Iwakuni personal to come together and participate in the 2025 You Are Not Alone 24 Hour Walk event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

The Furukawa family memorial was created by Kazuzou Furukawa to mourn the deaths of his family following the end of World War II after the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, April. 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

The Furukawa family memorial was created by Kazuzou Furukawa to mourn the deaths of his family following the end of World War II after the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, April. 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

A member of the Fujinowaki Neighborhood Association prepares incense in preparation for the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony on April 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

A member of the Fujinowaki Neighborhood Association prepares incense in preparation for the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony on April 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

Fukao Hiroyuki, left, the U.S. participation coordinator for the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony for the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony, and Mr. Kozo Nakagawa, the president of the Fujinowaki Neighborhood Association, thank the U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni for attending the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan on April 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Fukao Hiroyuki, left, the U.S. participation coordinator for the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony for the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony, and Mr. Kozo Nakagawa, the president of the Fujinowaki Neighborhood Association, thank the U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni for attending the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan on April 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

Gifts are left on a monument to fallen Americans by members of the Fujinowaki Neighborhood Association after the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, April. 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Gifts are left on a monument to fallen Americans by members of the Fujinowaki Neighborhood Association after the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, April. 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

Fukao Hiroyuki, the U.S. participation coordinator for the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony, explains the inscription on the Furukawa family memorial to the U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni after the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, April. 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Fukao Hiroyuki, the U.S. participation coordinator for the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony, explains the inscription on the Furukawa family memorial to the U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni after the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, April. 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

Fukao Hiroyuki, the U.S. participation coordinator for the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony for the Marukoyama Memorial ceremony, explains the inscription on the Furukawa family memorial to the U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni after the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, April. 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Fukao Hiroyuki, the U.S. participation coordinator for the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony for the Marukoyama Memorial ceremony, explains the inscription on the Furukawa family memorial to the U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni after the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, April. 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Matthew Forshee, the executive officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and a native of Texas, places flowers on a monument to fallen Americans during the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, April. 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Matthew Forshee, the executive officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and a native of Texas, places flowers on a monument to fallen Americans during the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, April. 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Matthew Forshee, right, the executive officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and a native of Texas, receives an American flag from Fukao Hiroyuki, the U.S. participation coordinator for the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony, during the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, April. 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Matthew Forshee, right, the executive officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and a native of Texas, receives an American flag from Fukao Hiroyuki, the U.S. participation coordinator for the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony, during the 80th anniversary of the Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, April. 3, 2025. The Marukoyama Memorial Ceremony is held every year in Kure during cherry blossom season to honor the crew members of the U.S. Navy TBM-3 Avenger, Torpedo Squadron 6, who died in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, on July 24, 1945. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman