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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, left, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pennsylvania, gives a child a sticker during Family Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, which showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, left, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Pennsylvania, gives a child a sticker during Family Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, which showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462 and a UH-1Y Venom with Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, both currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a flight demonstration during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, which showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Rylan Adcock)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462 and a UH-1Y Venom with Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, both currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a flight demonstration during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, which showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, left, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Pennsylvania native, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Ichiro Ishikawa, right, the commander of Fleet Air Wing 31, pose for photo during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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 SSgt. Jennessa Davey)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Rusnok, left, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a Pennsylvania native, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Ichiro Ishikawa, right, the commander of Fleet Air Wing 31, pose for photo during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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 SSgt. Jennessa Davey)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jennessa Davey

Matt Harvey, center, the Director of Operations for Team Fastrax, and Larry Compton, right, an Exhibition Skydiver at Team Fastrax, both natives of Ohio, pose for a photo with guests during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal that showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Matt Harvey, center, the Director of Operations for Team Fastrax, and Larry Compton, right, an Exhibition Skydiver at Team Fastrax, both natives of Ohio, pose for a photo with guests during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal that showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, exit a U.S. Marine Corps a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462,currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, as part of the Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Marine Division, exit a U.S. Marine Corps a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462,currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, as part of the Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Guests enter Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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 Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Guests enter Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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 Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco

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, and four F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and VMFA-242, MAG-12, 1st MAW, demonstrate aerial refueling during the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2025 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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)

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, and four F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and VMFA-242, MAG-12, 1st MAW, demonstrate aerial refueling during the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2025 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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

A guest observes a flight demonstration during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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. Colin Thibault)

A guest observes a flight demonstration during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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. Colin Thibault)

Photo by Cpl. Colin Thibault

An explosive charge detonates behind staged Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force T-5 aircraft with the JMSDF White Arrows, during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, which showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

An explosive charge detonates behind staged Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force T-5 aircraft with the JMSDF White Arrows, during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal, which showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

Guests observe a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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 GySgt Miguel A. Rosales)

Guests observe a Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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 GySgt Miguel A. Rosales)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Rosales

Masahiro Utsumi, also known as “Whiskey Papa”, performs aerial stunts in an Extra EA 300L aircraft, during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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. Brian Long)

Masahiro Utsumi, also known as “Whiskey Papa”, performs aerial stunts in an Extra EA 300L aircraft, during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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. Brian Long)

Photo by Cpl. Brian Long

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 4, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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. Rylan Adcock)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 4, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo during the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2025. 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. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

5月3日に米海兵隊岩国航空基地において実施されたファミリーデー25で、第169海兵隊軽攻撃ヘリコプター中隊（HMLA-169）所属のAH-1Zヴァイパーを見ている第一海兵航空団（1st MAW）第36海兵飛行大隊（MAG-36） HMLA-169のヘリコプター整備士、ジョーディ・レイエスモラ二等軍曹。航空ショーのリハーサル中に行われたファミリーデーには、岩国基地の日米コミュニティメンバーとその家族、地元の児童養護施設の子どもたち、また特別な支援を必要とする人々が参加し、小規模なフレンドシップデーを体験した。フレンドシップデーは日米同盟の強さを象徴するイベントである（写真：ミゲル・ロザリス一等軍曹）。

5月3日に米海兵隊岩国航空基地において実施されたファミリーデー25で、第169海兵隊軽攻撃ヘリコプター中隊（HMLA-169）所属のAH-1Zヴァイパーを見ている第一海兵航空団（1st MAW）第36海兵飛行大隊（MAG-36） HMLA-169のヘリコプター整備士、ジョーディ・レイエスモラ二等軍曹。航空ショーのリハーサル中に行われたファミリーデーには、岩国基地の日米コミュニティメンバーとその家族、地元の児童養護施設の子どもたち、また特別な支援を必要とする人々が参加し、小規模なフレンドシップデーを体験した。フレンドシップデーは日米同盟の強さを象徴するイベントである（写真：ミゲル・ロザリス一等軍曹）。

Photo by ミゲル・ロザリス一等軍曹

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jordy Reyesmora, a helicopter mechanic and native of California assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing observes a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper, also assigned to HMLA-169, during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal that showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Miguel A. Rosales)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jordy Reyesmora, a helicopter mechanic and native of California assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing observes a U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper, also assigned to HMLA-169, during Family Day at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2025. Family Day allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal that showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Miguel A. Rosales)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Rosales

Volunteers from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni pose for a group photo after picking up trash during a clean-up at the Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni, Japan, April 21, 2025. The Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, Single Marine Program hosted a bridge clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day series of events where service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteer to build stronger relationships and give back to the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Volunteers from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni pose for a group photo after picking up trash during a clean-up at the Kintaikyo Bridge, Iwakuni, Japan, April 21, 2025. The Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, Single Marine Program hosted a bridge clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day series of events where service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteer to build stronger relationships and give back to the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman)

Photo by Sgt. Randall Whiteman

U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, conduct a relay race during the monthly “Ace of the Base” competition at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2025. Ace of Base is a competition hosted by Marine Aircraft Group 12 and open to all units aboard MCAS Iwakuni to promote competitiveness, comradery, and physical fitness. This iteration consisted of a 4x400 meter relay race while carrying a 25-pound simulated bomb. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, conduct a relay race during the monthly “Ace of the Base” competition at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2025. Ace of Base is a competition hosted by Marine Aircraft Group 12 and open to all units aboard MCAS Iwakuni to promote competitiveness, comradery, and physical fitness. This iteration consisted of a 4x400 meter relay race while carrying a 25-pound simulated bomb. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

A military working dog with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, swims with a toy during water aggression and confidence training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April. 14, 2025. Water confidence and aggression training is designed to enhance the operational readiness of military working dog handlers and enhance the obedience and threat response of their K9s in an aquatic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

A military working dog with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, swims with a toy during water aggression and confidence training at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April. 14, 2025. Water confidence and aggression training is designed to enhance the operational readiness of military working dog handlers and enhance the obedience and threat response of their K9s in an aquatic environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Kenneth Jacob, an ordnance chief with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA 121), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Ohio, and a Japanese participant, complete the 12k bike ride portion of the 36th Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 13, 2025. The triathlon included a 350-meter swim, 12-kilometer bike ride, and 4.5-kilometer run, and was held to strengthen relationships between U.S. and Japanese personnel through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Kenneth Jacob, an ordnance chief with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA 121), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and a native of Ohio, and a Japanese participant, complete the 12k bike ride portion of the 36th Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 13, 2025. The triathlon included a 350-meter swim, 12-kilometer bike ride, and 4.5-kilometer run, and was held to strengthen relationships between U.S. and Japanese personnel through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rylan Adcock

Participants in the 36th Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon compete in the swimming portion of the event MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April. 13, 2025. The triathlon included a 350-meter swim, 12-kilometer bike ride, and 4.5-kilometer run, and was held to strengthen relationships between U.S. and Japanese personnel through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Participants in the 36th Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon compete in the swimming portion of the event MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April. 13, 2025. The triathlon included a 350-meter swim, 12-kilometer bike ride, and 4.5-kilometer run, and was held to strengthen relationships between U.S. and Japanese personnel through friendly competition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco)

Photo by Sgt. Isaac Orozco

A U.S. Marine and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents participate in the 2025 You Are Not Alone 24 Hour Walk at the North Side Track on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 10, 2025. This event was held by Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, to bring awareness to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month and show support to sexual assault survivors by inviting all MCAS Iwakuni personal to come together and participate in the 2025 You Are Not Alone 24 Hour Walk event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

A U.S. Marine and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents participate in the 2025 You Are Not Alone 24 Hour Walk at the North Side Track on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 10, 2025. This event was held by Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, to bring awareness to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month and show support to sexual assault survivors by inviting all MCAS Iwakuni personal to come together and participate in the 2025 You Are Not Alone 24 Hour Walk event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)

Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett