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From left to right, Toshihisa Takata, Atsushi Sakima, Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, Vice Gov. Kurayoshi Takara, Hirofumi Takida and Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover shake hands July 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the squadron’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni. Takata is the ambassador in charge of Okinawan Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Sakima is the mayor of Ginowan City. Kennedy is the deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Takara is the vice governor of Okinawa prefecture. Takida is the Director General of the Okinawa Defense Bureau. Stover is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

From left to right, Toshihisa Takata, Atsushi Sakima, Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, Vice Gov. Kurayoshi Takara, Hirofumi Takida and Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover shake hands July 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during the squadron’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni. Takata is the ambassador in charge of Okinawan Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Sakima is the mayor of Ginowan City. Kennedy is the deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. Takara is the vice governor of Okinawa prefecture. Takida is the Director General of the Okinawa Defense Bureau. Stover is the commanding officer of VMGR-152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, far right, addresses an audience July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Marine Corps and Government of Japan’s bilateral effort to reduce impact to communities around MCAS Futenma, realign the presence and distribute the activities of U.S. forces in Japan. Kennedy is the deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.

Brig. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy, far right, addresses an audience July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Marine Corps and Government of Japan’s bilateral effort to reduce impact to communities around MCAS Futenma, realign the presence and distribute the activities of U.S. forces in Japan. Kennedy is the deputy commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force and commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF.

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Toshihisa Takata addresses an audience July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. “I’d like to express my gratitude for your continuous engagement with strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance as well as all your constructive efforts and initiatives to further the relationships with your host communities,” said Takata. Takata is the ambassador in charge of Okinawan Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Toshihisa Takata addresses an audience July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. “I’d like to express my gratitude for your continuous engagement with strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance as well as all your constructive efforts and initiatives to further the relationships with your host communities,” said Takata. Takata is the ambassador in charge of Okinawan Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

A KC-130J Super Hercules takes to the sky July 15 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The aircraft is the first to make the official flight to their new hangar on MCAS Iwakuni. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

A KC-130J Super Hercules takes to the sky July 15 from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The aircraft is the first to make the official flight to their new hangar on MCAS Iwakuni. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Vice Gov. Kurayoshi Takara, front row left, and Hirofumi Takeda, front row center, listen to remarks July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Marine Corps and Government of Japan’s bilateral effort to reduce impact to communities surrounding MCAS Futenma, realign the presence and distribute the activities of U.S. forces in Japan. Takara is the vice governor of Okinawa prefecture. Takeda is the Director General of the Okinawa Defense Bureau. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

Vice Gov. Kurayoshi Takara, front row left, and Hirofumi Takeda, front row center, listen to remarks July 15 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma during Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152’s take off ceremony. The ceremony commemorates the beginning of VMGR-152’s transfer to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the Marine Corps and Government of Japan’s bilateral effort to reduce impact to communities surrounding MCAS Futenma, realign the presence and distribute the activities of U.S. forces in Japan. Takara is the vice governor of Okinawa prefecture. Takeda is the Director General of the Okinawa Defense Bureau. VMGR-152 is with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Pete Sanders

A Marine secures a hook onto a chain June 24 during Exercise Coral Thunder at Kadena Air Base. This training refreshed Marines on some of the basic skills required to deploy. The Marine is with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

A Marine secures a hook onto a chain June 24 during Exercise Coral Thunder at Kadena Air Base. This training refreshed Marines on some of the basic skills required to deploy. The Marine is with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cedric R. Haller II

Cpl. Damion M. Gaskin directs a vehicle through a simulated checkpoint June 24 during Exercise Coral Thunder at Kadena Air Base. The vehicle checkpoint provided Marines an opportunity to train for different scenarios they may encounter during a deployment. Gaskin is a Bradenton, Florida, native and ground radio repairer with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Cpl. Damion M. Gaskin directs a vehicle through a simulated checkpoint June 24 during Exercise Coral Thunder at Kadena Air Base. The vehicle checkpoint provided Marines an opportunity to train for different scenarios they may encounter during a deployment. Gaskin is a Bradenton, Florida, native and ground radio repairer with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cedric R. Haller II

Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Rieger, left, provides security as his fellow Marines call in a simulated casualty evacuation June 24 during Exercise Coral Thunder at Kadena Air Base. Remaining alert while providing security ensured the mock casualty was safely evacuated from the potentially dangerous situation. Rieger is a Butler, Pennsylvania, native and refrigeration and air conditioning technician with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Rieger, left, provides security as his fellow Marines call in a simulated casualty evacuation June 24 during Exercise Coral Thunder at Kadena Air Base. Remaining alert while providing security ensured the mock casualty was safely evacuated from the potentially dangerous situation. Rieger is a Butler, Pennsylvania, native and refrigeration and air conditioning technician with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cedric R. Haller II

Lance Cpl. Robert K. Greff, left, gives a hand signal to his squad June 24 during Exercise Coral Thunder at Kadena Air Base. By using hand and arm signals the Marines were able to minimize the amount of noise they made while executing the simulated patrol. Greff is a Lincoln Park, New Jersey, native and aviation communication systems technician with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Lance Cpl. Robert K. Greff, left, gives a hand signal to his squad June 24 during Exercise Coral Thunder at Kadena Air Base. By using hand and arm signals the Marines were able to minimize the amount of noise they made while executing the simulated patrol. Greff is a Lincoln Park, New Jersey, native and aviation communication systems technician with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cedric R. Haller II

U.S. Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins, right, discusses the U.S. Army Patriot missile launcher’s capabilities with a group of soldiers June 17 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The Patriot missile launcher’s early warning system helps detect what planes are in the air, identify potential threats and then determine the whether hostile missiles have been launched. Stebbins is a Northglenn, Colorado, native and commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The soldiers are with Battery D, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command.

U.S. Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins, right, discusses the U.S. Army Patriot missile launcher’s capabilities with a group of soldiers June 17 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The Patriot missile launcher’s early warning system helps detect what planes are in the air, identify potential threats and then determine the whether hostile missiles have been launched. Stebbins is a Northglenn, Colorado, native and commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The soldiers are with Battery D, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command.

Photo by LANCE CPL. DIAMOND N PEDEN

U.S. Army Capt. Owen T. Tolson, left, explains to U.S. Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins the different positions of the U.S. Army Patriot missile launcher’s setup June 17 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. “The joint integration aspect of our unit is really important,” said Tolson, a Dallas, Texas, native. “Our equipment and our operators really rely on the joint community to receive a better understanding of what’s going on in the air and that only helps maximize our capabilities. Receiving more feedback from the joint community really helps our guys so that we’re making informed decisions if we ever did have to process an engagement.” Tolson is an air defense officer with Battery D, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. Stebbins is a Northglenn, Colorado, native and commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

U.S. Army Capt. Owen T. Tolson, left, explains to U.S. Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins the different positions of the U.S. Army Patriot missile launcher’s setup June 17 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. “The joint integration aspect of our unit is really important,” said Tolson, a Dallas, Texas, native. “Our equipment and our operators really rely on the joint community to receive a better understanding of what’s going on in the air and that only helps maximize our capabilities. Receiving more feedback from the joint community really helps our guys so that we’re making informed decisions if we ever did have to process an engagement.” Tolson is an air defense officer with Battery D, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. Stebbins is a Northglenn, Colorado, native and commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by LANCE CPL. DIAMOND N PEDEN

U.S. Army soldiers set up an OE-254 antenna group during a training exercise June 17 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The antenna group allows the soldiers to communicate with other U.S. military installations across Okinawa. While away from their home station of Kadena Air Base, the training event had soldiers working around the clock to train for rapidly setting up and tearing down radios and antennas, checking and drawing information from data sheets, and training as if a hostile missile were in the sky. The soldiers are with Battery D, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command.

U.S. Army soldiers set up an OE-254 antenna group during a training exercise June 17 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The antenna group allows the soldiers to communicate with other U.S. military installations across Okinawa. While away from their home station of Kadena Air Base, the training event had soldiers working around the clock to train for rapidly setting up and tearing down radios and antennas, checking and drawing information from data sheets, and training as if a hostile missile were in the sky. The soldiers are with Battery D, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command.

Photo by LANCE CPL. DIAMOND N PEDEN

From left to right, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Benjamin R. Ogden, U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Michael D. Hicks, U.S. Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins and U.S. Army Capt. Owen T. Tolson discuss the U.S. Army Patriot missile launcher’s capabilities and layout June 17 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The Patriot missile launcher’s early warning system helps detect what planes are in the air, identify potential threats and then determine the whether hostile missiles have been launched. Ogden is a Richmond, Virginia, native and battalion commander of Battery D, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. Hicks is an El Paso, Texas, native and operations officer with Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Stebbins is a Northglenn, Colorado, native and commanding officer of the group. Tolson is a Dallas, Texas, native and air defense officer with the battery.

From left to right, U.S. Army Lt. Col. Benjamin R. Ogden, U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Michael D. Hicks, U.S. Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins and U.S. Army Capt. Owen T. Tolson discuss the U.S. Army Patriot missile launcher’s capabilities and layout June 17 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The Patriot missile launcher’s early warning system helps detect what planes are in the air, identify potential threats and then determine the whether hostile missiles have been launched. Ogden is a Richmond, Virginia, native and battalion commander of Battery D, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command. Hicks is an El Paso, Texas, native and operations officer with Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Stebbins is a Northglenn, Colorado, native and commanding officer of the group. Tolson is a Dallas, Texas, native and air defense officer with the battery.

Photo by LANCE CPL. DIAMOND N PEDEN

Fire officers get an up-close look inside an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft June 10 during the MLC Senior Fire Officer Session at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The attendees were allowed the opportunity to walk through the aircraft, including the cockpit, to learn more about its firefighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released)

Fire officers get an up-close look inside an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft June 10 during the MLC Senior Fire Officer Session at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The attendees were allowed the opportunity to walk through the aircraft, including the cockpit, to learn more about its firefighting capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

Senior fire officers make their way toward a static display of the Bambi Bucket firefighting water delivery system and MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during an MLC Senior Officer Session at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 10. The Bambi Bucket is a firefighting tool that can hold up to 7,600 pounds of water or fire retardant foam used to fight wildfires. The senior fire officers are with fire and emergency services across numerous U.S. installations on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

Senior fire officers make their way toward a static display of the Bambi Bucket firefighting water delivery system and MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during an MLC Senior Officer Session at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 10. The Bambi Bucket is a firefighting tool that can hold up to 7,600 pounds of water or fire retardant foam used to fight wildfires. The senior fire officers are with fire and emergency services across numerous U.S. installations on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

Senior fire officers observe a static display of the Bambi Bucket firefighting water delivery system and MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during an MLC Senior Officer Session at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 10. The Bambi Bucket is a firefighting tool that can hold up to 7,600 pounds of water or fire retardant foam used to fight wildfires. The senior fire officers are with fire and emergency services across numerous U.S. installations on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

Senior fire officers observe a static display of the Bambi Bucket firefighting water delivery system and MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during an MLC Senior Officer Session at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma June 10. The Bambi Bucket is a firefighting tool that can hold up to 7,600 pounds of water or fire retardant foam used to fight wildfires. The senior fire officers are with fire and emergency services across numerous U.S. installations on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

U.S. Marine Capt. Jason Noll, far right, explains the capabilities of a Bambi Bucket firefighting water delivery system and the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft to senior fire officers at the MLC Senior Officer Session June 10 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The fire officers were there as part of a three-day event, at different bases in Okinawa, that showcased the capabilities of firefighting techniques and equipment, the Osprey and the Bambi Bucket. Noll is a Kirksville, Missouri, native and pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

U.S. Marine Capt. Jason Noll, far right, explains the capabilities of a Bambi Bucket firefighting water delivery system and the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft to senior fire officers at the MLC Senior Officer Session June 10 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The fire officers were there as part of a three-day event, at different bases in Okinawa, that showcased the capabilities of firefighting techniques and equipment, the Osprey and the Bambi Bucket. Noll is a Kirksville, Missouri, native and pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswe

John Arakaki, second from right, and Yuji Nakayama discuss the firefighting capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during the MLC Senior Officer Session June 10 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The event was an opportunity for many of the senior fire officers to share knowledge about their trade. Arakaki is the battalion chief for Fire and Emergency Services with the Marine Corps, Nakayama is the district chief for Fire and Emergency Services with the Air Force. Both are Okinawa, Japan, natives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released)

John Arakaki, second from right, and Yuji Nakayama discuss the firefighting capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during the MLC Senior Officer Session June 10 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The event was an opportunity for many of the senior fire officers to share knowledge about their trade. Arakaki is the battalion chief for Fire and Emergency Services with the Marine Corps, Nakayama is the district chief for Fire and Emergency Services with the Air Force. Both are Okinawa, Japan, natives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hidetoshi Fujita, center rear, explains the capabilities of an air-defense system to Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins, center left, during a bilateral exhibition April 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The demonstration was part of an overarching exhibition highlighting the air-defense capabilities of the 15th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment. Stebbins is the commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Fujita is the commander of the 15th AAR, 15th Brigade, Western Army, JGSDF.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hidetoshi Fujita, center rear, explains the capabilities of an air-defense system to Marine Col. Scott F. Stebbins, center left, during a bilateral exhibition April 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The demonstration was part of an overarching exhibition highlighting the air-defense capabilities of the 15th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment. Stebbins is the commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Fujita is the commander of the 15th AAR, 15th Brigade, Western Army, JGSDF.

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hidetoshi Fujita, center, holds a FIM-92 Stinger missile launcher alongside Marines with the Low Altitude Air Defense detachment, Marine Air Control Squadron 4, during a bilateral air-defense system exhibition April 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The demonstration was part of an overarching exhibition highlighting the air-defense capabilities of the 15th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment. The systems included a Type 03 middle-range surface-to-air missile and Type 11 short-range SAM. Fujita is the commander of the 15th AAR, 15th Brigade, Western Army, JGSDF. The Marines are with MACS-4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Hidetoshi Fujita, center, holds a FIM-92 Stinger missile launcher alongside Marines with the Low Altitude Air Defense detachment, Marine Air Control Squadron 4, during a bilateral air-defense system exhibition April 15 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The demonstration was part of an overarching exhibition highlighting the air-defense capabilities of the 15th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment. The systems included a Type 03 middle-range surface-to-air missile and Type 11 short-range SAM. Fujita is the commander of the 15th AAR, 15th Brigade, Western Army, JGSDF. The Marines are with MACS-4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

Marine Corps Air Station Futenma