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U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni carry 249th Marine Corps Birthday Cake away after the end of the cake cutting ceremony at the 2024 Dignitary Ball at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, November 13, 2024. MCAS Iwakuni leaders hosted the 2024 Dignitary Ball to continue building and maintaining cooperation, trust, and a positive relationship between themselves and the local community leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

Participants begin the second annual Tour de Flightline event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 17, 2024. The annual Tour de Flightline was the first cycling competition to take place on the MCAS Iwakuni runway and was open to both on-base and off-base participants as a way to improve relations through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Family members wave to an E-2D Hawkeye aircraft with Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 125, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, as its taxis on the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 17, 2024. CVW-5 aircraft and personnel return from being forward-deployed on the USS George Washington providing local air superiority, all-weather offensive air-to-surface attack capabilities, to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peter Rawlins)

Photo by Cpl. Peter Rawlins

Kazuo Kabatani, director general of the Iwakuni Prefectural Citizens Bureau, left, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Kenji Murakami, the deputy commanding general of 13th Brigade, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Ian Johnson, the commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan, Yoshihiko Fukuda, the mayor of Iwakuni city, Hiroyuki Tajitsu, director general of the Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Ichiro Ishikawa, the commander of Fleet Air Wing 31, pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan before embarking on a flight to the USS George Washington, Nov. 10, 2024. Distinguished visitors from the Iwakuni city government, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force embarked on a tour of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to observe the ship’s capabilities, cultivate bilateral defense relationships, and demonstrate the joint force’

Photo by 2nd Lt. Justin Weinstein

A Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft taxis the runway after arriving at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni AMC Terminal, bringing U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Stephen Sklenka, the deputy commandant for Installations and Logistics, Headquarters Marine Corps, and a native of Georgia, to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 5, 2024. Lt. Gen. Sklenka visited MCAS Iwakuni to discuss the air station’s unique capabilities and future improvements for the base. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Sgt. Calah Thompson

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing give a tour of the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni flightline to children from a local orphanage during a community relations event at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 4, 2024. The MCAS Iwakuni chapel hosted a community relations event with a local orphanage in which 20 children were provided the opportunity to interact with U.S. aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

Katsuhiko Fujimori, left, leader of cleanup and maintenance for the “Old Samurai Path”, explains the route up the trail before a cleanup and maintenance of the “Old Samurai Path” in Tada, Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 5, 2024. Since 2005, volunteers from MCAS Iwakuni regularly help locals maintain the path to reinforce the relationship between MCAS Iwakuni and the local Japanese community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Colin Thibault

Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Liam Perez, a native of California, assigned to Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, Detachment Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF), watches for hazards as a U.S. Navy CMV-22B Osprey with VRM-30 is loaded with supplies at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 7, 2024. The VRM-30 detachment is part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 embarked on Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73). VRM-30 is part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 embarked on Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73). George Washington is 7th Fleet’s premier forward deployed aircraft carrier, a long-standing symbol of the United States’ commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region, while operating alongside allies and partners across the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Long)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Long

A U.S. Marine Corps rough terrain container handler with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, prepares to lift a simulated damaged F/A-18 Hornet aircraft recovery during exercise Keen Sword 25 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 31, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madison Sharpe)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Madison Sharpe

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Valle Eduardo, an engineer equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, walks with a Kalmar RT240 rough terrain container handler to a simulated aircraft recovery site during exercise Keen Sword 25, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Oct. 31, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Saul Hernandez)

Photo by Pfc. Saul Hernandez

A Honey Badger X8 Cinelifer is staged for pre-flight checks on Target Island during exercise Keen Sword 25 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 27, 2024. KS25 is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Komatsu light armored vehicles with the 13th Reconnaissance Combat Battalion, 13th Brigade, Middle Army, are staged during exercise Keen Sword 25 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 25, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jose Estrada, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Air Wing, and a native of Florida, talks to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with 13th Brigade, Middle Army, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members with Fleet Air Wing 31, about airfield damage repair capabilities during exercise Keen Sword 25 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Oct. 25, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peter Rawlins)

Photo by Cpl. Peter Rawlins

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, center right, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and a Pennsylvania native, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Hiroki Kobayashi, center left, the commanding general of the Middle Army, observe a training scenario during exercise Keen Sword 25 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 27, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges.)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Pennsylvania native, right, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Commander Jun Yoshida, the commanding officer of the JMSDF Murasame-class destroyer JS Inazuma (DD 105), left, pose for a photo during exercise Keen Sword 25 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 29, 2024. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Calah Thompson)

Photo by Sgt. Calah Thompson

U.S. Sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Japan Ground Self Defense Force members with 13th Brigade, Middle Army, and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force members with Fleet Air Wing 31, remove pieces of concrete from rebar while preparing a simulated airfield damage repair (ADR) site during exercise Keen Sword 25 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 29, 2024. The purpose of the ADR was to improve the interoperability of the bilateral force in expeditious airfield and runway repair in forward-deployed, combat environments. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

U.S. Marine Corps chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense (CBRN) specialists assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, pose for a group photo on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 6, 2024. As CBRN Defense Specialists, Marines are trained to respond to and clear areas with possible CBRN hazards in addition to training units in general CBRN information, identification, and response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen

U.S. Marines Corps chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense (CBRN) specialists assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, conduct a gear removal class on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 6, 2024. As CBRN Defense Specialists, Marines are trained to respond to and clear areas with possible CBRN hazards in addition to training units in general CBRN information, identification, and response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Babatunde Banjo, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense (CBRN) specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, and a Maryland native, seals a sample of an unknown substance during an internal training on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 6, 2024. As CBRN Defense Specialists, Marines are trained to respond to and clear areas with possible CBRN hazards in addition to training units in general CBRN information, identification, and response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Daymond Velasquez Andrade, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense (CBRN) specialist assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, and a New York native, collects a sample of an unknown substance during an internal training on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 6, 2024. As CBRN Defense Specialists, Marines are trained to respond to and clear areas with possible CBRN hazards in addition to training units in general CBRN information, identification, and response. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen