U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael D. Reilly, commanding officer of Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, stands at attention during a Mess Night July 21, 2019 at Camp Fuji, Japan. The event was put together to a stronger alliance with Japan through a U.S. Marine Corps tradition. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brennan J. Beauton) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael D. Reilly, commanding officer of Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, stands at attention during a Mess Night July 21, 2019 at Camp Fuji, Japan.

The Japan and U.S. flags hang on display from M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzers during the Friendship Festival May 11, 2019, on Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan. - The Japan and U.S. flags hang on display from M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzers during the Friendship Festival May 11, 2019, on Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan. Festival attendees were able to tour static displays, interact with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. service members, and enjoy live entertainment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Karis Mattingly)

After three grueling weeks of intense physical and mental training, Marines completed the Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course April 10 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Gotemba, Japan. - Marines spar during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor Course April 10 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Gotemba, Japan. The MAI course brought Marines stationed across 15 countries together to endure rigorous training and earn a tab for their MCMAP belt, signifying them as Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructors. MCMAP is a fundamental skill for all Marines, beginning in boot camp. It strengthens combat readiness and promotes physical fitness. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Ryan Morie)

Wasaku Tatsumichi, right, demonstrates for Pfc. Michael Cancel, left, how to properly plant rice May 4 at Tatsumichi’s rice field in Gotemba, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan. Cancel, along with approximately 20 other Marines assigned to Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, volunteered to help Tatsumichi plant his rice for the spring. The event benefited both Tatsumichi and the Marines because he got his field planted quickly, and the Marines experienced what it is like to be a Japanese rice farmer for the day. Tatsumichi is a member of the Fuji U.S.-Japan Friendship Association and a rice farmer. Cancel is a motor vehicle operator with Headquarters Company, CATC Camp Fuji.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller/Released) - Wasaku Tatsumichi, right, demonstrates for Pfc. Michael Cancel, left, how to properly plant rice May 4 at Tatsumichi’s rice field in Gotemba, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan. Cancel, along with approximately 20 other Marines assigned to Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, volunteered to help Tatsumichi plant his rice for the spring. The event benefited both Tatsumichi and the Marines because he got his field planted quickly, and the Marines experienced what it is like to be a Japanese rice farmer for the day. Tatsumichi is a member of the Fuji U.S.-Japan Friendship Association and a rice farmer. Cancel is a motor vehicle operator with Headquarters Company, CATC Camp Fuji. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam B. Miller/Released)

A Marine fires an M240 G medium machine gun at targets while his assistant gunner holds him steady and observes impacts here Nov. 12. The Marine is from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. It is the assistant gunner’s job to direct the gunner’s fire as well as reload the weapon. Artillery Marines conduct small-arms training to maintain the ability to defend gun positions from enemy threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr./Released) - A Marine fires an M240 G medium machine gun at targets while his assistant gunner holds him steady and observes impacts here Nov. 12. The Marine is from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. It is the assistant gunner’s job to direct the gunner’s fire as well as reload the weapon. Artillery Marines conduct small-arms training to maintain the ability to defend gun positions from enemy threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr./Released)