Marines bear samurai armor, partake in historical tradition [Image 2 of 3]

IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

11.22.2015

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson 

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

From left to right, Pfc. Jacob A. Farbo, combat photographer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Cpl. Carlos Cruz, mass communicator with H&HS, Lance Cpl. Nathan Wicks, mass communicator with H&HS, Sgt. Antonio Rubio, mass communicator with H&HS, and Sgt. Mitchell Flowers, combat camera production specialist with H&HS, march around town at the Kuragake Castle Festival in Kuga, Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 22, 2015. The festival honors the local Kuga samurai who urged their castle lord to take a last stand against a much larger enemy force. After the reenactment, the samurai retired their armor and enjoyed the festival with the Japanese locals who afforded the Marines more opportunities to interact with the Kuga community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson/Released)

• Date Taken: 11.22.2015
• Date Posted: 11.23.2015 17:44
• Photo ID: 2303120
• VIRIN: 151122-M-RP664-201
• Resolution: 5013x3342
• Size: 10.39 MB
• Location: IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP