米海兵隊岩国航空基地

MCAS Iwakuni, Iwakuni City friendship runs deep - U.S. and Japanese children play dodgeball together in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 21, 2018. The Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau held a U.S.-Japan Sports Exchange to signify the opening of Go-Go Field to the public in an effort to deepen the bond between the residents surrounding MCAS Iwakuni and the U.S. forces in Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen Campbell)

Leaders walk toward unity - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, addresses local Japanese news media during the Eighth Joint Leadership Walk in Iwakuni City, Japan, Jan. 31, 2018. The event displayed the effort put forth by MCAS Iwakuni to strengthen the existing relationship with the Japanese community and showcased the working relationship between Japanese leaders and MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Jones)

Toshiyuki Kuwabara, left, chairman of the Iwakuni City Council, listens to Lt. Col. James Hurd, right, executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, explains the use of the UC-35D Cessna during a visit to the air station to conduct a study tour, July 16, 2015. Iwakuni City Council, Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau officials, Okinawa Defense Bureau officials and Ginowan City Council members visited MCAS Futenma to help deepen the their understanding on national security here, and the mission of MCAS Futenma in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s aviation warfighting capabilities. - Toshiyuki Kuwabara, left, chairman of the Iwakuni City Council, listens to Lt. Col. James Hurd, right, executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, explains the use of the UC-35D Cessna during a visit to the air station to conduct a study tour, July 16, 2015. Iwakuni City Council, Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau officials, Okinawa Defense Bureau officials and Ginowan City Council members visited MCAS Futenma to help deepen the their understanding on national security here, and the mission of MCAS Futenma in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s aviation warfighting capabilities.

A member of the Domu, Otake City Japanese Drums Organization performs during the 2015 U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert inside the Sinfonia Iwakuni Concert Hall, Iwakuni City, Japan, Feb. 14, 2015. The purpose behind the event was to provide an opportunity for interaction between local residents and U.S. military members and build bonds through music. - A member of the Domu, Otake City Japanese Drums Organization performs during the 2015 U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert inside the Sinfonia Iwakuni Concert Hall, Iwakuni City, Japan, Feb. 14, 2015. The purpose behind the event was to provide an opportunity for interaction between local residents and U.S. military members and build bonds through music.