Marine Corps Col. Mark Palmer, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, grabs a relay sash from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Tatsuya Futakawa, commanding officer of Fleet Air Wing 31, during the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. Senior ranking Marine Corps and JMSDF leadership from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni participated in the marathon as one team. The marathon relay was a family-friendly event open to all ages. Events like this strengthen the relationship between the and Japan and represent the purpose of Kizuna St


Marine Corps Col. Mark Palmer, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, grabs a relay sash from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Adm. Tatsuya Futakawa, commanding officer of Fleet Air Wing 31, during the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. Senior ranking Marine Corps and JMSDF leadership from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni participated in the marathon as one team. The marathon relay was a family-friendly event open to all ages. Events like this strengthen the relationship between the and Japan and represent the purpose of Kizuna Stadium, where the event was held.


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