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    JASDF Cadets Tour MCAS Iwakuni [Image 9 of 16]

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    A large group of what appears to be Korean military cadets or students in light blue/grey uniforms pose for a group photo in front of an F-35B fighter jet inside a hangar. The aircraft bears the markings 'VMFA-121', identifying it as belonging to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, a U.S. Marine Corps unit. Two U.S. military personnel — one in camouflage utilities and one in a flight suit — are also present in the photo.

    IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN

    09.01.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins 

    Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

    U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force cadets pose for a photo in front of a F-35B Lightning II assigned to VMFA-121, MAG 12, 1st MAW, during a tour of the installation at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, September 2, 2026. The tour gave JASDF cadets an opportunity to engage with U.S. Marine Corps non-commissioned officers and Sailors with various units on MCAS Iwakuni, learn about the aircraft on station and gain insight into joint operations with an allied nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

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    Date Taken: 09.01.2026
    Date Posted: 09.09.2026 19:16
    Photo ID: 9920129
    VIRIN: 260902-M-SD548-1502
    Resolution: 6339x4226
    Size: 3.45 MB
    Location: IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP
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    The image shows several young military personnel seated in what appears to be a briefing or meeting room. The individuals in the foreground are wearing light blue/white uniforms with rank insignia on the shoulders, consistent with an air force uniform style. In the background, at least one person is wearing a camouflage uniform, suggesting a multi-branch or joint military gathering.
    The image shows a group of military personnel in an indoor setting, appearing to be engaged in a discussion or exchange. A female U.S. Marine in digital camouflage uniform is speaking and gesturing with her hands toward individuals wearing light blue/grey uniforms with rank insignia, suggesting a bilateral or multinational military interaction. The setting appears to be a briefing room or classroom environment.
    Two military personnel in different uniforms are engaged in a friendly conversation in what appears to be a briefing room or auditorium. The person on the left wears US Marine Corps digital camouflage (MARPAT), while the person on the right wears a light blue uniform consistent with an Asian air force service. Several other uniformed individuals are visible in the background.
    Multiple military personnel are performing pull-ups on a horizontal bar under a covered outdoor structure. Two individuals are wearing light blue uniforms with wing insignia badges, while a third person on the right is wearing woodland camouflage (MARPAT-style) uniform. The foreground subject is visibly straining with an intense facial expression while wearing glasses.
    A U.S. Marine in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniform is engaged in conversation with military personnel wearing light blue and navy dress uniforms, likely from an Asian air force. The interaction appears friendly and informal, possibly during a joint military exchange or liaison event. The setting appears to be an indoor facility, possibly a dining facility or common area.
    Military personnel from different services are sharing a meal together at a table decorated with American flags, a Marine Corps flag, and flower arrangements. The setting appears to be a formal military dining event or exchange program, with personnel wearing light blue uniforms (consistent with an Asian air force) seated across from a U.S. Marine in MARPAT camouflage. The atmosphere is friendly and conversational, with one servicemember smiling broadly at the camera.
    A military personnel member in camouflage uniform appears to be briefing or instructing a group of individuals in what appears to be an industrial or hangar facility. The speaker is addressing an audience whose backs are visible in the foreground, suggesting a formal instruction or orientation session. The setting includes safety signage and industrial equipment in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in woodland MARPAT camouflage uniform is gesturing with an outstretched arm while apparently briefing or instructing a group of individuals in light gray uniforms, likely foreign military or government personnel. The setting appears to be an industrial or hangar-type facility. The scene suggests an official military exchange, tour, or training event.
    A large group of what appears to be Korean military cadets or students in light blue/grey uniforms pose for a group photo in front of an F-35B fighter jet inside a hangar. The aircraft bears the markings 'VMFA-121', identifying it as belonging to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, a U.S. Marine Corps unit. Two U.S. military personnel — one in camouflage utilities and one in a flight suit — are also present in the photo.
    A U.S. military personnel member in olive green flight suit with an American flag patch is briefing or instructing a group of Asian military personnel wearing light blue uniforms with wing insignia. The setting appears to be inside a military aircraft or simulator cockpit/cabin. The interaction suggests a joint training or exchange program between U.S. and allied air force personnel.
    The image is taken from a low-angle perspective looking upward through a circular opening, likely the drum of a washing machine or similar cylindrical appliance. A smiling man wearing a light blue work uniform is peering down into the opening. The unusual vantage point creates a dramatic, fish-eye-like composition with the sky visible in the background.
    Two uniformed military aviation personnel are seated in the cockpit of a large aircraft, posing for a photo with peace/victory hand signs. Both wear light blue uniforms with rank insignia visible on their shoulders. The cockpit features an extensive instrument panel with multiple displays, switches, and controls consistent with a large military transport aircraft.
    A man in a light blue uniform shirt is visible from the shoulders up, appearing to emerge from or lean over a large white curved surface, likely an aircraft fuselage or similar aviation structure. He is smiling and giving a thumbs-up gesture toward the camera. The background shows an overcast, cloudy sky.
    A military briefing or exchange is taking place on an airfield tarmac, where a Western military aviator in an olive green flight suit is speaking to a group of Asian military personnel in white dress uniforms. The setting appears to be a joint military exercise or base visit, with additional personnel visible in the background including individuals in camouflage uniforms. The interaction suggests an international military cooperation or exchange program.
    A large group of military personnel pose for a formal group photograph in front of a turboprop military transport aircraft bearing the number '380' on its nose. The group consists primarily of individuals in light blue/grey dress uniforms, flanked by a smaller number of personnel in camouflage combat uniforms. One individual is visible standing atop the aircraft's fuselage.
    A large group photo taken in front of building number 1615, showing a mix of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and individuals in white dress uniforms with dark trousers, likely cadets or students from an Asian military academy. The group is posing together with a rifle displayed prominently in the front center, suggesting a joint military exchange or training event. A weapon safety sign is visible on the left side of the building entrance.

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