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Charlie Van Allen, a Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai running back and linebacker, tackles a Sotoku High School Fighting Ducks running back during a scrimmage game at the M. C. Perry football field here Aug. 19, 2012. “I thought we were quite competitive, considering they have been practicing for a year and some of those kids have been together for three years,” said Frank Macias, Samurai head coach. “They play semi-pro and college teams as well. We are a brand new program. For most of these kids, this is the first time they have ever hit somebody.” - Charlie Van Allen, a Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai running back and linebacker, tackles a Sotoku High School Fighting Ducks running back during a scrimmage game at the M. C. Perry football field here Aug. 19, 2012. “I thought we were quite competitive, considering they have been practicing for a year and some of those kids have been together for three years,” said Frank Macias, Samurai head coach. “They play semi-pro and college teams as well. We are a brand new program. For most of these kids, this is the first time they have ever hit somebody.”

Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 Marines and volunteers swim with Yahata Gakuen children's home children during a community-relations event at the WaterWorks Pool here July 21, 2012. The children came aboard station for a day of fun with the Marines during a pool party and traditional American barbecue. - Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 Marines and volunteers swim with Yahata Gakuen children's home children during a community-relations event at the WaterWorks Pool here July 21, 2012. The children came aboard station for a day of fun with the Marines during a pool party and traditional American barbecue.

Community-relations event volunteers sit with children at the Josho Hoikuen Preschool July 17, 2012, as the volunteers teach the children the English alphabet and numbers. Approximately 32 volunteers spent the morning with the children, reading and teaching them English and playing an assortment of games such as “Duck, duck, goose” and “Head and Shoulders.” - Community-relations event volunteers sit with children at the Josho Hoikuen Preschool July 17, 2012, as the volunteers teach the children the English alphabet and numbers. Approximately 32 volunteers spent the morning with the children, reading and teaching them English and playing an assortment of games such as “Duck, duck, goose” and “Head and Shoulders.”

Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines wave goodbye to Tsuta orphanage children and chaperones as they leave the ARFF "barn" here July 14, 2012. ARFF Marines and their families took the orphanage children to the IronWorks Gym pool and to the air field where there station is located. - Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines wave goodbye to Tsuta orphanage children and chaperones as they leave the ARFF "barn" here July 14, 2012. ARFF Marines and their families took the orphanage children to the IronWorks Gym pool and to the air field where there station is located.

Sailors and Marines interact with local children at Kuroiso Hoikuen, a local kindergarten, during a community relations activity, June 28, 2012 .The community relations activities are designed to foster a positive relationship between Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and the community. - Sailors and Marines interact with local children at Kuroiso Hoikuen, a local kindergarten, during a community relations activity, June 28, 2012 .The community relations activities are designed to foster a positive relationship between Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and the community.