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Guests observe an explosive charge detonation as part of the Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. 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. Maikeyla Reyes)

Guests observe an explosive charge detonation as part of the Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. 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. Maikeyla Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maikeyla Reyes

Guests pose for a photo with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-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. Tyler Bassett)

Guests pose for a photo with Japan Air Self-Defense Force members during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-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. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adrianne Brown, a physical security specialist with the Provost Marshal Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, demonstrates the capabilities of a patrol vehicle during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. 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. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Adrianne Brown, a physical security specialist with the Provost Marshal Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, demonstrates the capabilities of a patrol vehicle during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. 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. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Danny Xu and Lt. Benjamin Schierman, both pilots assigned to Carrier Air Wing 5, pilot a U.S. Navy CMV-22B Osprey with Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, Detachment Forward Deployed Naval Forces, during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. Since 1973, MCAS Iwkauni has held an 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 encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Danny Xu and Lt. Benjamin Schierman, both pilots assigned to Carrier Air Wing 5, pilot a U.S. Navy CMV-22B Osprey with Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, Detachment Forward Deployed Naval Forces, during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. Since 1973, MCAS Iwkauni has held an 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 encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, left, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Admiral Katsushi Okubo, the commander of Fleet Air Wing 31, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, salute for the U.S. and Japan national anthems during Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2026. 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. Ella Cadby)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, left, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Admiral Katsushi Okubo, the commander of Fleet Air Wing 31, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, salute for the U.S. and Japan national anthems during Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2026. 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. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Fancy Drill team performs during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held an 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 encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Fancy Drill team performs during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held an 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 encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon

Guests observe a U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, Carrier Air Wing 5, and a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, Carrier Air Wing 5, during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held an 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 encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Guests observe a U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, Carrier Air Wing 5, and a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, Carrier Air Wing 5, during Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 3, 2026. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held an 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 encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft, aerial performances, food and entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members with Air Training Squadron 201, inspect a T-5 aircraft after an event during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members with Air Training Squadron 201, inspect a T-5 aircraft after an event during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

Photo by Pfc. Gage Collins

Guests observe a flight demonstration by Air Rescue Squadron 71, Fleet Air Wing 31 during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Guests observe a flight demonstration by Air Rescue Squadron 71, Fleet Air Wing 31 during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft, right, assigned Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II aircraft, left, assigned to Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 147, Carrier Air Wing 5 and F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to VFA-102, CVW-5, conduct an aerial flyover during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (Photo by Mariko Hasegawa)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft, right, assigned Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II aircraft, left, assigned to Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 147, Carrier Air Wing 5 and F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft assigned to VFA-102, CVW-5, conduct an aerial flyover during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (Photo by Mariko Hasegawa)

Photo by Mariko Hasegawa

Members of Team Fastrax glide to the ground during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Members of Team Fastrax glide to the ground during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, observe an explosive charge detonation during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, observe an explosive charge detonation during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Micheal Christopher, a pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Micheal Christopher, a pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, conduct a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division under the Unit Deployment Program, conduct a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 2, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni’s Family Day gave U.S. and Japanese community members, their families, local orphanages, and individuals with special needs an opportunity to experience a smaller-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, highlighting the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

U.S. Navy Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Alexandra Ulbrich, left, with Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Iwakuni, and a native of Charleston, South Carolina, picks up trash during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Navy Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Alexandra Ulbrich, left, with Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Iwakuni, and a native of Charleston, South Carolina, picks up trash during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Farron, a supply chain manager with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Apache Junction, Arizona, has his blood drawn during a blood drive at MCAS Iwakuni, April 23, 2026. The Japanese Red Cross and American Red Cross worked together to conduct a bi-annual blood drive to restock blood reserves. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Farron, a supply chain manager with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Apache Junction, Arizona, has his blood drawn during a blood drive at MCAS Iwakuni, April 23, 2026. The Japanese Red Cross and American Red Cross worked together to conduct a bi-annual blood drive to restock blood reserves. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

The Japanese Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defense, Shinji Yoshida, presents U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, right, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a gift after a base tour at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 22, 2026. Mr. Yoshida visited MCAS Iwakuni to deepen his understanding of the bases’ operations and its relationship with the local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby)

The Japanese Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defense, Shinji Yoshida, presents U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, right, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a gift after a base tour at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 22, 2026. Mr. Yoshida visited MCAS Iwakuni to deepen his understanding of the bases’ operations and its relationship with the local communities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Martin Garcia, center, a supply chain manager with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of California, poses for a photo with friends and family after the April 2026 Impact Iwakuni award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 21, 2026. The Impact Iwakuni award is presented monthly to recipients that make a significant positive impact on the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Martin Garcia, center, a supply chain manager with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of California, poses for a photo with friends and family after the April 2026 Impact Iwakuni award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 21, 2026. The Impact Iwakuni award is presented monthly to recipients that make a significant positive impact on the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob White, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Havelock, North Carolina, removes trash from a tree during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Iwakuni Single Marine Program at Yokoyama, Iwakuni, Japan, April 20, 2026. The Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob White, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Havelock, North Carolina, removes trash from a tree during a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the Iwakuni Single Marine Program at Yokoyama, Iwakuni, Japan, April 20, 2026. The Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis