Photo by Cpl. Andrew Jones - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Fuerst, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, and Col. Lance Lewis, incoming commanding officer of MCAS Iwakuni, conduct the passing of the colors during a change of command ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2019. MCAS Iwakuni is a mission-ready air station, capable of providing continuous base-operating support for tenant organizations and follow-on U.S. and allied forces during training, combat or contingency operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Jones)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Fuerst, incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, speaks to audience members at his change of command ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, July 22, 2016. Residents, locals and guests gathered aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to witness U.S. Marines and sailors welcome Col. Richard Fuerst as their new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Fuerst, incoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, speaks to audience members at his change of command ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, July 22, 2016. Residents, locals and guests gathered aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to witness U.S. Marines and sailors welcome Col. Richard Fuerst as their new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin)