Mikah Ricafrente, a Boy Scout with Troop 77, and his father, Master Sgt. Nephtali D. Ricafrente, watch as a world scout volunteer assembles wooden knives in the Boy Scouts of America tent at the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan, August 1, 2015. This is Japan’s second time hosting the World Scout Jamboree, which occurs every four years. The U.S., Mexico and Canada are co-hosting the 24th World Scout Jamboree in 2019, in West Virginia. - Mikah Ricafrente, a Boy Scout with Troop 77, and his father, Master Sgt. Nephtali D. Ricafrente, watch as a world scout volunteer assembles wooden knives in the Boy Scouts of America tent at the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Kirara-hama, Yamaguchi, Japan, August 1, 2015. This is Japan’s second time hosting the World Scout Jamboree, which occurs every four years. The U.S., Mexico and Canada are co-hosting the 24th World Scout Jamboree in 2019, in West Virginia.

Lance Cpl. Alexa Argetsinger, a legal assistance clerk assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, helps students from Midoro Hoikuen School in Iwakuni City, name and locate body parts in English during a community relations visit, July 30, 2015. The Marine Memorial Chapel provides service members and their families a way to interact more closely with the Japanese and experience the culture. - Lance Cpl. Alexa Argetsinger, a legal assistance clerk assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, helps students from Midoro Hoikuen School in Iwakuni City, name and locate body parts in English during a community relations visit, July 30, 2015. The Marine Memorial Chapel provides service members and their families a way to interact more closely with the Japanese and experience the culture.

Mikie Watanabe, cultural adaption specialist, right, and Sachiko Tamura, left, a member of Eating Habits Improvement Promotion, begin a Japanese Cooking Class at Fukushi Kaikan in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 24, 2015. Coordinated by the Cultural Adaption Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, the class is held three times a year and is one of many ways to indulge in local cuisine. In this specific class, guests learned how to make handmade Shumai, Wakame soup and traditional fried rice. - Mikie Watanabe, cultural adaption specialist, right, and Sachiko Tamura, left, a member of Eating Habits Improvement Promotion, begin a Japanese Cooking Class at Fukushi Kaikan in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 24, 2015. Coordinated by the Cultural Adaption Program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, the class is held three times a year and is one of many ways to indulge in local cuisine. In this specific class, guests learned how to make handmade Shumai, Wakame soup and traditional fried rice.

Students from Kawashimo Yochien in Iwakuni City, celebrate their last day at the IronWorks pool aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 21, 2015. To commemorate the last day at the pool, Kawashimo Yochien staff hosted a luncheon at the Crossroads food court. To show their thanks and gratitude, the kindergarten class decorated fans with photographs of their swimming adventures, made ribbons expressing thanks and presented them to the special staff and guests who made it possible for them to enjoy their time at the pool. - Students from Kawashimo Yochien in Iwakuni City, celebrate their last day at the IronWorks pool aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 21, 2015. To commemorate the last day at the pool, Kawashimo Yochien staff hosted a luncheon at the Crossroads food court. To show their thanks and gratitude, the kindergarten class decorated fans with photographs of their swimming adventures, made ribbons expressing thanks and presented them to the special staff and guests who made it possible for them to enjoy their time at the pool.

Toshiyuki Kuwabara, left, chairman of the Iwakuni City Council, listens to Lt. Col. James Hurd, right, executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, explains the use of the UC-35D Cessna during a visit to the air station to conduct a study tour, July 16, 2015. Iwakuni City Council, Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau officials, Okinawa Defense Bureau officials and Ginowan City Council members visited MCAS Futenma to help deepen the their understanding on national security here, and the mission of MCAS Futenma in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s aviation warfighting capabilities. - Toshiyuki Kuwabara, left, chairman of the Iwakuni City Council, listens to Lt. Col. James Hurd, right, executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, explains the use of the UC-35D Cessna during a visit to the air station to conduct a study tour, July 16, 2015. Iwakuni City Council, Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau officials, Okinawa Defense Bureau officials and Ginowan City Council members visited MCAS Futenma to help deepen the their understanding on national security here, and the mission of MCAS Futenma in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s aviation warfighting capabilities.

Department representatives, U.S. officials and retirees pose for a picture after the retirement ceremony at the Landing Zone inside Club Iwakuni aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 25, 2014. This ceremony is held annually to honor all of the Japanese contractors retiring within the year and to show the station’s appreciation for their faithful service. - Department representatives, U.S. officials and retirees pose for a picture after the retirement ceremony at the Landing Zone inside Club Iwakuni aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 25, 2014. This ceremony is held annually to honor all of the Japanese contractors retiring within the year and to show the station’s appreciation for their faithful service.