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Members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, forward based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan; Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12; Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pick of trash during Operation Kibagata at Kibagata Park in Komatsu, Japan, March 12, 2016. Operation Kibagata brought the U.S. and Japan members participating in the Komatsu Aviation Training Relocation Exercise at Komatsu Air Base together to clean the park while providing the opportunity for the two services to socialize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg/Released) - Members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, forward based at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan; Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12; Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pick of trash during Operation Kibagata at Kibagata Park in Komatsu, Japan, March 12, 2016. Operation Kibagata brought the U.S. and Japan members participating in the Komatsu Aviation Training Relocation Exercise at Komatsu Air Base together to clean the park while providing the opportunity for the two services to socialize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg/Released)

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, forward based to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, arrives at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, for the Komatsu Aviation Training Relocation exercise March 7, 2016. The ATR program, established in 2007, is in place as a result of the Defense Policy Review Initiative to increase the operational readiness of U.S. and Japanese forces, enhance bilateral interoperability and reduce local noise pollution. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg/Released) - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, forward based to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, arrives at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, for the Komatsu Aviation Training Relocation exercise March 7, 2016. The ATR program, established in 2007, is in place as a result of the Defense Policy Review Initiative to increase the operational readiness of U.S. and Japanese forces, enhance bilateral interoperability and reduce local noise pollution. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg/Released)

Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Marine pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, pose with Lt. Gen. John L. Dolan, commander of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force, during a visit to Komatsu Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2016. Dolan emphasized the importance of bilateral training for both American and Japanese forces during the Komatsu Aviation Training Relocation exercise. This international relationship is essential to security in the Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg/Released) - Japanese Air Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Marine pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, pose with Lt. Gen. John L. Dolan, commander of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force, during a visit to Komatsu Air Base, Japan, March 9, 2016. Dolan emphasized the importance of bilateral training for both American and Japanese forces during the Komatsu Aviation Training Relocation exercise. This international relationship is essential to security in the Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg/Released)

Matthew C. Perry Elementary and High School students on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and Japanese students from the surrounding area participated in the 6th Annual Friendship Concert at Sinfonia Iwakuni Concert Hall, Iwakuni City, Feb. 20, 2016. The students practiced together weekly in preparation for the concert. Events like these allow the children of both nations to learn to work together despite language barriers and tighten the friendship between the U.S. and Japan. - Matthew C. Perry Elementary and High School students on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and Japanese students from the surrounding area participated in the 6th Annual Friendship Concert at Sinfonia Iwakuni Concert Hall, Iwakuni City, Feb. 20, 2016. The students practiced together weekly in preparation for the concert. Events like these allow the children of both nations to learn to work together despite language barriers and tighten the friendship between the U.S. and Japan.

Officers from the Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters and Marines from the provost marshal’s office K-9 unit pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 17, 2016. The Marines provided the officers with training that allows them and their K-9’s to locate hidden explosives by familiarizing them with scented boxes. Conducting bilateral training helps maintain situational readiness and build better relations between the U.S. and Japan. - Officers from the Hiroshima Prefectural Police Headquarters and Marines from the provost marshal’s office K-9 unit pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 17, 2016. The Marines provided the officers with training that allows them and their K-9’s to locate hidden explosives by familiarizing them with scented boxes. Conducting bilateral training helps maintain situational readiness and build better relations between the U.S. and Japan.

Eight-year-old Chinatsu Moriwaki and Sae Matsumoto, students of Fukugawa Elementary School, sing the “Star Spangled Banner” during a cultural exchange at Matthew C. Perry Elementary School Feb. 11, 2016. Fukugawa Elementary School is a member of the Shunan International Children’s Club that visits M.C. Perry Elementary School annually. Approximately 90 children’s club students, staff and government officials attended the cultural exchange. - Eight-year-old Chinatsu Moriwaki and Sae Matsumoto, students of Fukugawa Elementary School, sing the “Star Spangled Banner” during a cultural exchange at Matthew C. Perry Elementary School Feb. 11, 2016. Fukugawa Elementary School is a member of the Shunan International Children’s Club that visits M.C. Perry Elementary School annually. Approximately 90 children’s club students, staff and government officials attended the cultural exchange.