The International Council of Air Shows held its first convention in 1967. Since then, the air show community has gathered every year to exchange ideas, conduct business and begin the process of planning the upcoming air show season. This year, the ICAS Convention will be held December 5, 6, 7 & 8 at Paris Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. - The International Council of Air Shows held its first convention in 1967. Since then, the air show community has gathered every year to exchange ideas, conduct business and begin the process of planning the upcoming air show season. This year, the ICAS Convention will be held December 5, 6, 7 & 8 at Paris Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cocona, a child from ARFF Tsuta Orphanage, plays corn hole during the ARFF Tsuta Christmas party at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 10, 2016. ARFF holds the event annually to help spread Christmas cheer to the orphans and to bring service members, their families and the Japanese together. Activities such as a bouncy house, Christmas cookie decorating and games were available to the children during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera) - Cocona, a child from ARFF Tsuta Orphanage, plays corn hole during the ARFF Tsuta Christmas party at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 10, 2016. ARFF holds the event annually to help spread Christmas cheer to the orphans and to bring service members, their families and the Japanese together. Activities such as a bouncy house, Christmas cookie decorating and games were available to the children during the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

Jeffrey Carr, Matthew C. Perry High School assistant principal, narrates as the symphonic band plays “The Night Before Christmas” during the annual holiday celebration concert at the Sakura Assembly Hall at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 7, 2016. The concert showcased various musical groups from M.C. Perry and brought base residents, students and staff from Suo-Oshima Municipal Elementary School, Waki Junior High School and Otake Municipal Ogata Junior High School together. To start the concert, the symphonic band played “Angels We Have Heard on High” to approximately 300 guests inside the theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson) - Jeffrey Carr, Matthew C. Perry High School assistant principal, narrates as the symphonic band plays “The Night Before Christmas” during the annual holiday celebration concert at the Sakura Assembly Hall at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 7, 2016. The concert showcased various musical groups from M.C. Perry and brought base residents, students and staff from Suo-Oshima Municipal Elementary School, Waki Junior High School and Otake Municipal Ogata Junior High School together. To start the concert, the symphonic band played “Angels We Have Heard on High” to approximately 300 guests inside the theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier takes its spot on the flight line after arrival to Chitose, Japan, Dec. 5, 2016. Following the arrival of the squadron’s Harriers, a press conference was held to acknowledge questions pertaining to the aircraft and the Aviation Training Relocation Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) - A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier takes its spot on the flight line after arrival to Chitose, Japan, Dec. 5, 2016. Following the arrival of the squadron’s Harriers, a press conference was held to acknowledge questions pertaining to the aircraft and the Aviation Training Relocation Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego)

Samurai march down the street during the 27th annual Kuragake Festival and Samurai Parade in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 20, 2016. U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni joined the local Japanese in transforming into samurai warriors to march in the parade, commemorating their great battle of 1555. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicole Zurbrugg) - Samurai march down the street during the 27th annual Kuragake Festival and Samurai Parade in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 20, 2016. U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni joined the local Japanese in transforming into samurai warriors to march in the parade, commemorating their great battle of 1555. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicole Zurbrugg)

Contestants pose for a picture after receiving their awards at the 55th Annual Japanese and English Speech Contest at Iwakuni Sinfonia in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 13, 2016. The speech contest brought residents and local Japanese together, building stronger bonds while learning a new language and culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz) - Contestants pose for a picture after receiving their awards at the 55th Annual Japanese and English Speech Contest at Iwakuni Sinfonia in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 13, 2016. The speech contest brought residents and local Japanese together, building stronger bonds while learning a new language and culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz)