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A visitor of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Family Day air show poses for a photo with U.S. Marines during Family Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2024. This first iteration of Family Day and Inclusive Day at MCAS Iwakuni allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal that showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

(Photo by Cpl. Calah Thompson)

A visitor of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Family Day air show poses for a photo with U.S. Marines during Family Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2024. This first iteration of Family Day and Inclusive Day at MCAS Iwakuni allowed both U.S. and Japanese members of the MCAS Iwakuni community, their family members, local orphanages, and members of the local community with special needs the ability to experience a small-scale Friendship Day during the air show rehearsal that showcased the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

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