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A box truck is staged under camouflage netting with a mail pickup sign during an annual postal deployment training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 17, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni postal services conducted an annual pre-deployment training to practice expeditionary mail operations in a simulated field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger)

A box truck is staged under camouflage netting with a mail pickup sign during an annual postal deployment training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 17, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni postal services conducted an annual pre-deployment training to practice expeditionary mail operations in a simulated field environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Austin Tomarchio, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Nashville, Tennessee, poses for a photo in the air traffic control tower at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 31, 2026. Sgt. Austin Tomarchio was the primary subject for a story about air traffic controllers stationed at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dugger)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Austin Tomarchio, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Nashville, Tennessee, poses for a photo in the air traffic control tower at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 31, 2026. Sgt. Austin Tomarchio was the primary subject for a story about air traffic controllers stationed at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dugger)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Austin Tomarchio, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Nashville, Tennessee, observes aircraft movement on the flightline at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 31, 2026. Sgt. Austin Tomarchio was the primary subject for a story about air traffic controllers stationed at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dugger)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Austin Tomarchio, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Nashville, Tennessee, observes aircraft movement on the flightline at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 31, 2026. Sgt. Austin Tomarchio was the primary subject for a story about air traffic controllers stationed at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dugger)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Austin Tomarchio, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Nashville, Tennessee, observes radar signatures in the radar room at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 31, 2026. Sgt. Austin Tomarchio was the primary subject for a story about air traffic controllers stationed at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dugger)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Austin Tomarchio, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Nashville, Tennessee, observes radar signatures in the radar room at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 31, 2026. Sgt. Austin Tomarchio was the primary subject for a story about air traffic controllers stationed at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dugger)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, pose for a group photo with the Shively trophy in the Indoor Small Arms Range at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 20, 2026. The Iwakuni shooting team won the 2025 Fare East Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition pistol trophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Miguel A. Rosales)

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, pose for a group photo with the Shively trophy in the Indoor Small Arms Range at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 20, 2026. The Iwakuni shooting team won the 2025 Fare East Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition pistol trophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Miguel A. Rosales)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Rosales

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, pose for a group photo with the Shively trophy in the Indoor Small Arms Range at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 20, 2026. The Iwakuni shooting team won the 2025 Fare East Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition pistol trophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Miguel A. Rosales)

U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, pose for a group photo with the Shively trophy in the Indoor Small Arms Range at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 20, 2026. The Iwakuni shooting team won the 2025 Fare East Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition pistol trophy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt. Miguel A. Rosales)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Rosales

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Capt. Toshinari Kawabata, center, commander of Air Rescue Squadron (ARS) 71, Fleet Air Wing 31, gives a speech to JMSDF Sailors with ARS-71 during the 50th year anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 17, 2026. ARS-71 held the ceremony to celebrate their 50th anniversary and to recognize the JMSDF Sailors and achievements of the squadron. Distinguished visitors were members from the Iwakuni District JMSDF Supporter’s Association, and Koike Maika, who created the 50th anniversary squadron logo. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kiana Wilson, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 10, 2026. Wilson placed first in the individual rifle and pistol category for the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer competition, earning the “Top Gun” award for the highest combined rifle and pistol score of the competition. This competition provided service members an opportunity to demonstrate pistol and rifle proficiency in both team and individual events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kiana Wilson, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 10, 2026. Wilson placed first in the individual rifle and pistol category for the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer competition, earning the “Top Gun” award for the highest combined rifle and pistol score of the competition. This competition provided service members an opportunity to demonstrate pistol and rifle proficiency in both team and individual events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kiana Wilson, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo with award plaques from the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer competition at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 10, 2026. Wilson placed first in the individual rifle and pistol category, earning the “Top Gun” award for the highest combined rifle and pistol score of the competition. This competition provided service members an opportunity to demonstrate pistol and rifle proficiency in both team and individual events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kiana Wilson, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo with award plaques from the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer competition at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 10, 2026. Wilson placed first in the individual rifle and pistol category, earning the “Top Gun” award for the highest combined rifle and pistol score of the competition. This competition provided service members an opportunity to demonstrate pistol and rifle proficiency in both team and individual events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kiana Wilson, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, types on a keyboard at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 10, 2026. Wilson placed first in the individual rifle and pistol category for the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer competition, earning the “Top Gun” award for the highest combined rifle and pistol score of the competition. This competition provided service members an opportunity to demonstrate pistol and rifle proficiency in both team and individual events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kiana Wilson, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, types on a keyboard at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 10, 2026. Wilson placed first in the individual rifle and pistol category for the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer competition, earning the “Top Gun” award for the highest combined rifle and pistol score of the competition. This competition provided service members an opportunity to demonstrate pistol and rifle proficiency in both team and individual events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby)

Photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Merrick, center right, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shakes hands with Brig. Gen Ralph Rizzo, center left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 7, 2026. MCIPAC leadership visited MCAS Iwakuni to tour the air station, to speak with Marines, Sailors, and leaders about unit capabilities, and strengthen command relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Brian Long)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher Merrick, center right, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shakes hands with Brig. Gen Ralph Rizzo, center left, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and a native of Charlestown, Massachusetts, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 7, 2026. MCIPAC leadership visited MCAS Iwakuni to tour the air station, to speak with Marines, Sailors, and leaders about unit capabilities, and strengthen command relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Brian Long)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Long

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Victoria Coronelpesantez, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Queens, New York, inspects a package during a postal field exercise at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 29, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni post office conducted a postal field exercise to practice operating expeditionary field post offices. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Victoria Coronelpesantez, a postal clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Queens, New York, inspects a package during a postal field exercise at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 29, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni post office conducted a postal field exercise to practice operating expeditionary field post offices. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia

Guests observe a fireworks display during the Red, White and Boom Independence Day celebration at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, July 4, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni hosted a free event celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary and strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance, open to service members, U.S. Government employees, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members, Master Labor Agreement employees, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Miguel A. Rosales

Guests observe a fireworks display during the Red, White and Boom Independence Day celebration at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, July 4, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni hosted a free event celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary and strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance, open to service members, U.S. Government employees, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members, Master Labor Agreement employees, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Miguel A. Rosales

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Rosales

U.S. Marines stationed across the Indo-Pacific region and allied nations, examine a F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 1. 2026. CDDAR training is an annual training event held at MCAS Iwakuni by the F-35 Joint Program Office to bring multiple nations together to enhance aircraft recovery, rescue techniques, and capabilities across North Atlantic Treaty Organization Allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

U.S. Marines stationed across the Indo-Pacific region and allied nations, examine a F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 1. 2026. CDDAR training is an annual training event held at MCAS Iwakuni by the F-35 Joint Program Office to bring multiple nations together to enhance aircraft recovery, rescue techniques, and capabilities across North Atlantic Treaty Organization Allies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jorge Ortiz, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a native of Sacramento, California, speaks with senior enlisted leaders during a town hall meeting at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 7, 2026. Ortiz visited MCAS Iwakuni to speak with Marines, Sailors, and leaders about unit capabilities and strengthen command relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jorge Ortiz, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and a native of Sacramento, California, speaks with senior enlisted leaders during a town hall meeting at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 7, 2026. Ortiz visited MCAS Iwakuni to speak with Marines, Sailors, and leaders about unit capabilities and strengthen command relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, right, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, gives a tour of the MCAS Iwakuni air traffic control tower to U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Meeker, left, the command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, and a native of Metropolis, Illinois, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 29, 2026. Davis and Meeker visited MCAS Iwakuni to meet with leaders, discuss combat readiness, and further strengthen teamwork between the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kenneth Rossman, right, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, gives a tour of the MCAS Iwakuni air traffic control tower to U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Meeker, left, the command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, and a native of Metropolis, Illinois, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 29, 2026. Davis and Meeker visited MCAS Iwakuni to meet with leaders, discuss combat readiness, and further strengthen teamwork between the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force US-2 assigned to Air Rescue Squadron (ARS) 71, Fleet Air Wing 31, flies over Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni before conducting a casualty evacuation exercise in support of Valiant Shield 2026 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 22, 2026. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force US-2 assigned to Air Rescue Squadron (ARS) 71, Fleet Air Wing 31, flies over Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni before conducting a casualty evacuation exercise in support of Valiant Shield 2026 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 22, 2026. Exercises like Valiant Shield allow Pacific Command Joint Forces the opportunity to integrate forces from all branches of service and with our allies to conduct precise, lethal, and overwhelming multi-axis, multi-domain effects that demonstrate the strength and versatility of the joint force and our commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jon Weeks, a UC-12W Huron pilot with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, poses for a photo with his family after his final flight at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 12, 2026. A commander’s final flight is a long-standing aviation tradition marking the end of their tour of duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jon Weeks, a UC-12W Huron pilot with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, poses for a photo with his family after his final flight at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 12, 2026. A commander’s final flight is a long-standing aviation tradition marking the end of their tour of duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Federico Mendizabal, the former commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of East Aurora, New York, celebrates with his son after his final flight at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 12, 2026. A commander’s final flight is a long-standing aviation tradition marking the end of their tour of duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Federico Mendizabal, the former commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of East Aurora, New York, celebrates with his son after his final flight at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 12, 2026. A commander’s final flight is a long-standing aviation tradition marking the end of their tour of duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force cadets and U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, pose for a photo in front of a UC-12W Huron aircraft assigned to H&HS, MCAS Iwakuni, during an installation tour at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 9, 2026. The tour gave JMSDF cadets an opportunity to engage with U.S. Marines and Sailors at MCAS Iwakuni and better understand the installation’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force cadets and U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, pose for a photo in front of a UC-12W Huron aircraft assigned to H&HS, MCAS Iwakuni, during an installation tour at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 9, 2026. The tour gave JMSDF cadets an opportunity to engage with U.S. Marines and Sailors at MCAS Iwakuni and better understand the installation’s capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock