MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (Oct. 5, 2021) Rear Adm. Carl Lahti, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan, observes a search and rescue exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Squadron 71 off the coast of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 5, 2021. The exercise demonstrated Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Squadron 71’s ability to quickly respond to crisis and showcased the aircraft’s air-sea rescue capabilities. All flight operations at MCAS Iwakuni are necessary to maintain a high level of readiness and the sustainment of military operations in support of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)