米海兵隊岩国航空基地

Japanese civilian creates site with potential to save millions of dollars - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin Ito, left, the officer in charge of the Pacific area of regard Site Activation Task Force stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, speaks about Katsuji Tahara, an information technology specialist with the communication and information systems department for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 11, 2018. Tahara was presented with a letter of appreciation for his creation of a SharePoint site that stores information from audits that are performed on contracts for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Andrew Jones) (Portions of this image were obscured for security reasons)

42th annual Friendship Day continues making history on air station - Brig. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr., Marine Corps Installations Pacific Commanding Officer, left, Col. Richard F, Fuerst, Marine Corps Air Station Commanding Officer, center, and Rear Admiral Yoshikazu Morita, Commander of Fleet Air Wing 31, pose for a photograph during the 42nd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2018.Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an exciting experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

Americans, Japanese compete in softball tournament - U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and Japanese nationals shake hands after a softball game in Iwakuni City, Japan, April 28, 2018. The softball game was part of a tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services intramural sports division as a way for service members and air station residents to bond over a sport that people from both cultures play. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Jones)

Americans, Japanese relay message of friendship - Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, gives a speech before the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. The marathon relay was a family-friendly event open to all ages. Many teams wore themed costumes from popular films, creating an atmosphere filled with laughter and friendly competition. Events like this strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Japan and represent the purpose of Kizuna Stadium, where the event was held. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Jones)

MCAS Iwakuni residents attend annual cultural festival in Iwakuni City - Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents and Japanese nationals make a sushi roll during the 61st Annual Culture Festival in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 17, 2018. The festival showcased many traditional Japanese cultural activities and performances. The event was held off base this year with support from Iwakuni City, which allowed more Iwakuni residents to come together with the base community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauren Brune)

MCAS Iwakuni PMO hosts joint K-9 training - Japanese working dogs wait for their turn to perform a search at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 12, 2018. The training brought Japanese K-9 handlers from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Repair Supply Facility Petroleum Terminal unit and the Hiroshima Police Headquarters to the air station, where they practiced detecting explosives with K-9’s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Jones)