米海兵隊岩国航空基地

Japanese media interview Capt. Tessa Snow, an MV-22B Osprey pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, in support of the Government of Japan’s relief efforts following yesterday’s devastating earthquake near Kumamoto April 17, 2016. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo/Released) - Japanese media interview Capt. Tessa Snow, an MV-22B Osprey pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, in support of the Government of Japan’s relief efforts following yesterday’s devastating earthquake near Kumamoto April 17, 2016. The long-standing relationship between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo/Released)

Lance Cpl. Landon Gilliam, Provost Marshal’s Office military working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, embraces his K-9 during joint training held at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 22, 2016. Trained in a variety of areas such as locating explosives and narcotics and conducting patrols, handlers and their military working dogs train regularly in order to maintain operational readiness, become a more effective team and ensure the safety of station residents. U.S. and Japanese handlers escorted their K-9’s to locate explosives hidden throughout the station’s landfill and harbor areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released) - Lance Cpl. Landon Gilliam, Provost Marshal’s Office military working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, embraces his K-9 during joint training held at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 22, 2016. Trained in a variety of areas such as locating explosives and narcotics and conducting patrols, handlers and their military working dogs train regularly in order to maintain operational readiness, become a more effective team and ensure the safety of station residents. U.S. and Japanese handlers escorted their K-9’s to locate explosives hidden throughout the station’s landfill and harbor areas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released)

The Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Use Promotion Council and distinguished guests celebrate the addition of two new flights to the Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, March 27, 2016. The celebration included an Eisaa Okinawa Drum Demonstration, a Ryuky-Koku-Matsuri Daiko Drum performance and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Distinguished guests expressed their appreciation toward the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, MCAS Iwakuni and other organizations involved in the adoption of these new flights. The airport and additional flights will contribute to the exchange of people and culture among Iwakuni, Okinawa and other Asian countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio) - The Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport Use Promotion Council and distinguished guests celebrate the addition of two new flights to the Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, March 27, 2016. The celebration included an Eisaa Okinawa Drum Demonstration, a Ryuky-Koku-Matsuri Daiko Drum performance and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Distinguished guests expressed their appreciation toward the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport, MCAS Iwakuni and other organizations involved in the adoption of these new flights. The airport and additional flights will contribute to the exchange of people and culture among Iwakuni, Okinawa and other Asian countries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio)

Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni take pictures and enjoy their time during a Single Marine Program trip to Kannon-in Temple in Tottori Sakyu, Japan, March 20, 2016. During the two-day trip, Marines visited the Kannon-in Temple on the eastern side of Tottori City. Oana Ivanoff, Marine Lounge Manager with SMP, said the trip provided Marines the option to explore Japan and its culture at an affordable price, helped build morale and plans to conduct it again in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released) - Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni take pictures and enjoy their time during a Single Marine Program trip to Kannon-in Temple in Tottori Sakyu, Japan, March 20, 2016. During the two-day trip, Marines visited the Kannon-in Temple on the eastern side of Tottori City. Oana Ivanoff, Marine Lounge Manager with SMP, said the trip provided Marines the option to explore Japan and its culture at an affordable price, helped build morale and plans to conduct it again in the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force interpreter trainees and instructors, and their Marine English instructors pose for a group photo with KCJ-130 Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 during the Public Affairs Office’s annual English seminar on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 16, 2016. The seminar is held annually by the station Public Affairs Office to help improve upon the JGSDF’s understanding and use of the English language prior to their deployment in support of exercises in both the United States and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio/Released) - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force interpreter trainees and instructors, and their Marine English instructors pose for a group photo with KCJ-130 Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 during the Public Affairs Office’s annual English seminar on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 16, 2016. The seminar is held annually by the station Public Affairs Office to help improve upon the JGSDF’s understanding and use of the English language prior to their deployment in support of exercises in both the United States and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Antonio J. Rubio/Released)

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aviators assist each other in boarding an inflatable raft during Winter Survival Training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 9-11, 2016. Mandatory for all aviators and aircrew, the JMSDF conducts this training semi-annually, once in the summer and once in the winter. The final portion consisted of drifting training where the aviators dressed in Taikan Taisui Fuku, a cold and water resistant suit. They jumped into the water, swam to inflatable-life-saving boats and worked as a team to climb aboard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released) - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aviators assist each other in boarding an inflatable raft during Winter Survival Training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 9-11, 2016. Mandatory for all aviators and aircrew, the JMSDF conducts this training semi-annually, once in the summer and once in the winter. The final portion consisted of drifting training where the aviators dressed in Taikan Taisui Fuku, a cold and water resistant suit. They jumped into the water, swam to inflatable-life-saving boats and worked as a team to climb aboard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released)