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U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 are fired up as they prepare to take off at Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2017. VMFA-232 has been conducting exercises with the JASDF as part of the Aviation Training Relocation program, which is designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 are fired up as they prepare to take off at Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2017. VMFA-232 has been conducting exercises with the JASDF as part of the Aviation Training Relocation program, which is designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Parth Patel, collateral duty inspector with Marine Corps Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, inspects an F/A-18C Hornet before takeoff at Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2017. VMFA-232 has been conducting exercises with the JASDF as part of the Aviation Training Relocation program, which is designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. The squadron plans to enhance proficiency in dissimilar basic fighter section engaged maneuvers, active air defense and air interdictions, as well as conduct fighter attack instructor work-ups, and weapons and tactics instructor prerequisites. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Parth Patel, collateral duty inspector with Marine Corps Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, inspects an F/A-18C Hornet before takeoff at Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Hyakuri Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2017. VMFA-232 has been conducting exercises with the JASDF as part of the Aviation Training Relocation program, which is designed to increase operational readiness and interoperability between U.S. and Japanese forces. The squadron plans to enhance proficiency in dissimilar basic fighter section engaged maneuvers, active air defense and air interdictions, as well as conduct fighter attack instructor work-ups, and weapons and tactics instructor prerequisites. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy

A Japanese Ground Self-Defense service member directs a decontamination truck during a simulated joint study with U.S. Marine chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists from Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 13, 2017. The joint study tests Marines' and JGSDF CBRN response capabilities. The simulated mission affords Marines and JGSDF soldiers the opportunity to show each other their capabilities and to strengthen their relationship. The JGSDF service member is with 15th Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Unit (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

A Japanese Ground Self-Defense service member directs a decontamination truck during a simulated joint study with U.S. Marine chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists from Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 13, 2017. The joint study tests Marines' and JGSDF CBRN response capabilities. The simulated mission affords Marines and JGSDF soldiers the opportunity to show each other their capabilities and to strengthen their relationship. The JGSDF service member is with 15th Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Unit (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

Photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Enrique Puentes Jr. sprays water on a Japanese Decontamination Truck with a Japanese Ground Self-Defense member during a simulated joint study with the JGSDF at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on July 13, 2017. The Marines and JGSDF soldiers were integrated into one force combining U.S. and Japanese equipment while utilizing both countries’ methods of decontamination. Puentes, a native of Tampa, Florida, is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, and the JGSDF soldier is with 15th Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Unit (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Enrique Puentes Jr. sprays water on a Japanese Decontamination Truck with a Japanese Ground Self-Defense member during a simulated joint study with the JGSDF at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on July 13, 2017. The Marines and JGSDF soldiers were integrated into one force combining U.S. and Japanese equipment while utilizing both countries’ methods of decontamination. Puentes, a native of Tampa, Florida, is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, and the JGSDF soldier is with 15th Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Unit (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

Photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marine Cpl. Varun Chethan scans a Japanese Ground Self-Defense member for chemicals during a simulated joint study with the JGSDF at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on July 13, 2017. The events tests Marines' and JGSDF chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response capabilities to a chemical attack on a flight line. This three day study allowed the service members the opportunity to share their capabilities and work together. Chethan, a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, and the JGSDF service member is with 15th Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Unit (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

U.S. Marine Cpl. Varun Chethan scans a Japanese Ground Self-Defense member for chemicals during a simulated joint study with the JGSDF at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on July 13, 2017. The events tests Marines' and JGSDF chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response capabilities to a chemical attack on a flight line. This three day study allowed the service members the opportunity to share their capabilities and work together. Chethan, a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, and the JGSDF service member is with 15th Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Unit (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

Photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Enrique Puentes Jr. decontaminates a Japanese Decontamination Truck during a simulated joint study with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, oJuly 13, 2017. Puentes, a native of Tampa, Florida, is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Enrique Puentes Jr. decontaminates a Japanese Decontamination Truck during a simulated joint study with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, oJuly 13, 2017. Puentes, a native of Tampa, Florida, is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

Photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

A Japanese Ground Self-Defense service member clears his gas mask in preparation to enter a contaminated airstrip during a simulated joint study with U.S. Marine chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists from Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, on July 13, 2017. The simulated mission affords Marines and JGSDF service members the opportunity to show each other their capabilities and become a better fighting force. The JGSDF service member is with 15th Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Unit (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

A Japanese Ground Self-Defense service member clears his gas mask in preparation to enter a contaminated airstrip during a simulated joint study with U.S. Marine chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists from Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, on July 13, 2017. The simulated mission affords Marines and JGSDF service members the opportunity to show each other their capabilities and become a better fighting force. The JGSDF service member is with 15th Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Unit (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

Photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

A Japanese Ground Self-Defense service member helps U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Enrique Puentes Jr. get out of his Mission Oriented Protective Posture suit during a simulated joint study at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 13, 2017. The JGSDF service member is with 15th Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Unit. Puentes, a native of Tampa, Florida, is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

A Japanese Ground Self-Defense service member helps U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Enrique Puentes Jr. get out of his Mission Oriented Protective Posture suit during a simulated joint study at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 13, 2017. The JGSDF service member is with 15th Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Unit. Puentes, a native of Tampa, Florida, is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

Photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marine Pfc. Matthew Worth scrubs a Japanese Decontamination Truck during a simulated joint study at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on July 13, 2017. The event tested the Marines' and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response capabilities to a chemical attack on a flight line. The simulated mission allowed the Marines and the JGSDF to react as if the air strip was under a CBRN attack and share their capabilities with each other. Worth, a native of Pemberton, New Jersey, is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

U.S. Marine Pfc. Matthew Worth scrubs a Japanese Decontamination Truck during a simulated joint study at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on July 13, 2017. The event tested the Marines' and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response capabilities to a chemical attack on a flight line. The simulated mission allowed the Marines and the JGSDF to react as if the air strip was under a CBRN attack and share their capabilities with each other. Worth, a native of Pemberton, New Jersey, is a CBRN defense specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

Photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

A Japanese Ground Self-Defense service member picks up a neutralized threat on a contaminated airstrip during a simulated joint study with U.S. Marine chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists from Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 13, 2017. The joint study tests Marines' and JGSDF CBRN response capabilities. The JGSDF service member is with 15th Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Unit (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

A Japanese Ground Self-Defense service member picks up a neutralized threat on a contaminated airstrip during a simulated joint study with U.S. Marine chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists from Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 13, 2017. The joint study tests Marines' and JGSDF CBRN response capabilities. The JGSDF service member is with 15th Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defense Unit (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld).

Photo by Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft resupplies at a hot pit refuel on Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The Marines worked with Airmen from 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft resupplies at a hot pit refuel on Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The Marines worked with Airmen from 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm

Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Goddard and Lance Cpl. Westley W. Joints await the arrival of an F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines and Airmen perform hot pit refuels. Goddard is a bulk fuel specialist with 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. Joints is a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. VMFA-121 is based out of Iwakuni, Japan. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

Air Force Staff Sgt. Mark Goddard and Lance Cpl. Westley W. Joints await the arrival of an F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines and Airmen perform hot pit refuels. Goddard is a bulk fuel specialist with 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. Joints is a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. VMFA-121 is based out of Iwakuni, Japan. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm

U.S. Marines and Airmen finish a hot pit refuel on the F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Airmen are with 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

U.S. Marines and Airmen finish a hot pit refuel on the F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Airmen are with 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft makes its way off the flight line after a hot pit refuel on Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft makes its way off the flight line after a hot pit refuel on Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm

U.S. Marines and Airmen conduct a hot pit refuel on the F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Airmen are with 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

U.S. Marines and Airmen conduct a hot pit refuel on the F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Airmen are with 18th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, 353 Special Operations Group, 18th Wing. The two-day exercise enabled the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps to improve interoperability and develop tactics, techniques and procedures involving the new aircraft for future joint FARP operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific Theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Deseree Kamm

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa.

Photo by Story by Sgt. Laura Gauna

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa.

Photo by Story by Sgt. Laura Gauna

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe)

Photo by Sgt. Laura Gauna

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley (left), the incoming 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general takes the unit colors from Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn (right), outgoing commanding general, representing the passing of command during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2017. Sanborn will assume command of Marine Forces Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ortega)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley (left), the incoming 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general takes the unit colors from Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn (right), outgoing commanding general, representing the passing of command during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2017. Sanborn will assume command of Marine Forces Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ortega)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ortega

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard passes the unit colors to Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, representing the passing of command during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2017. Sanborn, outgoing 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley and will assume command at Marine Forces Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ortega)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael J. Pritchard passes the unit colors to Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, representing the passing of command during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 29, 2017. Sanborn, outgoing 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley and will assume command at Marine Forces Europe and Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ortega)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isabella Ortega

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