(e.g. yourname@email.com)

Forgot Password?

    Digital Visual Information Distribution System Logo

    Broad stripes and Bright stars: MCAS Iwakuni’s Red, White and Boom Independence Day celebration [Image 1 of 20]

    Issued by: on
    VIRIN:
    Date Created:
    City:
    State:
    Country:
    A group of spectators is watching a fireworks display at night from an elevated viewing area behind a white railing. Multiple fireworks bursts in red, white, green, and blue are visible in the sky, partially obscured by smoke clouds. The scene appears to be near a road or facility with light poles and infrastructure visible in the background.

    MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    07.03.2026

    Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Rosales  

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    Guests observe a fireworks display during the Red, White and Boom Independence Day celebration at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, July 4, 2026. MCAS Iwakuni hosted a free event celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary and strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance, open to service members, U.S. Government employees, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members, Master Labor Agreement employees, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by GySgt Miguel A. Rosales)

    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 07.03.2026
    Date Posted: 07.12.2026 20:25
    Photo ID: 9798480
    VIRIN: 260704-M-WQ429-1173
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 3.53 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
    Web Views: 79
    Downloads: 1

    PUBLIC DOMAIN  

    This work, Broad stripes and Bright stars: MCAS Iwakuni’s Red, White and Boom Independence Day celebration [Image 20 of 20], by GySgt Miguel Rosales, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.

    GALLERY

    A group of spectators is watching a fireworks display at night from an elevated viewing area behind a white railing. Multiple fireworks bursts in red, white, green, and blue are visible in the sky, partially obscured by smoke clouds. The scene appears to be near a road or facility with light poles and infrastructure visible in the background.
    A group of people gathered at a waterfront promenade at night to watch a fireworks display. Multiple fireworks bursts are visible in the sky over the water, illuminating smoke clouds. The foreground features light painting trails on the pavement, likely created during the long-exposure photograph.
    A group of people gathered along a waterfront railing at night to watch a fireworks display. The fireworks are bursting in pink and white colors against a cloudy, illuminated sky. Some spectators are standing while others are seated in folding chairs, and light trails are visible on the ground in the foreground.
    A man in a black cap and jacket is photographing a group of people posing in what appears to be a themed venue or exhibition space. The group includes children and adults making hand gestures toward the camera. A tote bag with '250' printed on it is visible among the group.
    A group of people, including adults and children, are posing together for a photo in what appears to be a movie theater lobby or entertainment venue concession area. Signs for 'SNACKS' and 'DRINKS' are visible in the background, along with a movie poster on a pillar. The scene suggests a fan meet-and-greet or casual encounter with notable individuals.
    Three children pose together in what appears to be a food court or cinema concession area, each holding canvas tote bags printed with 'America 250' branding. The children have decorative face paint or stickers on their cheeks and are wearing matching blue patterned shirts. One child is drinking from a Coca-Cola cup, suggesting they are at a celebratory or commemorative event.
    A tattooed guitarist/vocalist performs on stage under pink/purple stage lighting, singing into a microphone while playing an electric guitar. A second musician is visible in the background, slightly out of focus. The performer wears tinted sunglasses, a Levi's t-shirt, and has curly hair styled up.
    A tattooed male performer stands at a microphone on a darkened stage, wearing red-tinted sunglasses and a gray t-shirt while holding a red and white electric guitar. The stage is lit with purple/magenta lighting that illuminates the performer against a dark background. A second partially visible person with tattoos can be seen at the far right edge of the frame.
    A live concert performance featuring two musicians on stage under dramatic red and purple stage lighting. The foreground performer is singing into a microphone while holding a sunburst Telecaster-style electric guitar, with visible tattoos on their arms and wearing sunglasses. A second musician playing bass guitar is visible in the background.
    A live concert performance is taking place on a wooden stage, with two guitarists performing for an enthusiastic crowd. The audience, many dressed in green and red clothing, is gathered close to the stage edge and appears highly engaged. The venue appears to be an indoor theater or auditorium with professional stage lighting.
    A heavily tattooed male bassist performs on a darkened stage, photographed from a low angle looking upward. He is playing what appears to be a Fender Precision Bass in a metallic green/olive finish with a maple fretboard. Stage lighting illuminates him from behind, creating a dramatic concert atmosphere.
    A live indoor concert scene showing a band performing on a lit stage before a crowd of silhouetted audience members. At least two musicians are visible on stage — one playing guitar at center stage and one at a drum kit on the left. An audience member in the foreground is holding up a phone to record the performance.
    A tattooed male bassist performs on stage wearing a black Misfits band t-shirt and a backwards snapback cap. He is playing a light green/yellow electric bass guitar under blue stage lighting. A drummer is partially visible in the background behind a drum kit.
    An adult male is holding a young girl at what appears to be a nighttime outdoor event, likely a Fourth of July celebration. Both are dressed in American flag-themed clothing and accessories, and the child is holding two glow sticks while looking upward with an expression of wonder. The scene is illuminated primarily by the green-yellow glow of the light sticks against a dark background.
    A performer is captured on stage under dramatic purple and pink stage lighting, singing into a microphone on a stand. The image is intentionally or incidentally motion-blurred, creating a dynamic, energetic visual effect. The subject has a distinctive pink/magenta mohawk hairstyle and is wearing tinted sunglasses and a light-colored jacket.
    A tattooed male musician is performing on stage under purple/blue stage lighting. He is playing a light blue/purple 5-string bass guitar while wearing a Misfits band tank top and a backwards snapback cap. The dark background and stage lights create a concert atmosphere with a blurred audience visible in the foreground.
    A person with curly hair holds a small American flag on a wooden stick, extending it outward over what appears to be a ledge or railing. The image is captured with a shallow depth of field and warm, hazy backlighting that creates a soft, atmospheric quality. The flag is clearly visible with its red, white, and blue stripes and star field.
    A large group of children and adults are gathered on a stage under blue stage lighting, appearing to perform or participate in a group event such as a concert or school performance. A sizable audience is visible to the left, watching and engaging with the performers on stage. The scene suggests a youth-oriented live performance event in an indoor or semi-enclosed venue.
    A small handheld American flag is being held by a person in a darkened venue illuminated by pink/magenta stage lighting. The flag's red, white, and blue colors are visibly tinted by the ambient pink light. The setting appears to be an indoor event such as a concert, rally, or patriotic gathering.
    A large crowd of people is queued outside a multi-story institutional building, likely on a military base given the architectural style and signage. The line stretches along the front and side of the building under an overcast sky. The setting appears to be a community facility, possibly a post office or service center, based on partial signage visible on the building.

    MORE LIKE THIS

    CONTROLLED VOCABULARY KEYWORDS

    No keywords found.

    TAGS

    MCAS Iwakuni, Marines, Fireworks, America 250, Independence Day

    OPTIONS

  •   Register/Login to Download
  •   Validate Your Account to Download
  •   Connect My Placements
  •   Download Photo
  •   Download Gallery
  •   Add to My Albums
  •   Create TinyURL
  •   Connect to Placements
  •   Add to Playlist
  •   Distribute Photo
  •   Schedule Social Post
  •   Edit Photo
  •   Add Gallery to Playlist
  •   Distribute Gallery