190716-M-IM909-1000 OKINAWA, Japan (July 16, 2019) Command master chiefs with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing walk on the flight line with Leaders of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force observe the MV-22 Osprey and flight line on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, July 16, 2019. 1st MAW welcomed command master chiefs and other leaders of the JMSDF to MCAS Futenma with lunch, a presentation, and a tour of 1st MAW’s aircraft. Various NCOs of Marine Aircraft Group 36 and Marine Air Control Group 18 explained the mission and capabilities of 1st MAW’s aircraft and personnel during the presentation and tour. The event was an opportunity to strengthen ties between 1st MAW and the JMSDF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Persinger/Released)