A teenager with the Higashi Middle School softball
A teenager with the Higashi Middle School softball team catches a softball during practice at the new Kizuna stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, Jan. 25, 2018. The U.S.A National Women’s Softball team visited playe... More
The Terminal Roughnecks, the Rednecks and Sun Land
The Terminal Roughnecks, the Rednecks and Sun Land baseball teams pose for a photo after their goodwill softball game at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 5, 2017. The game is a shop event held to bring Marines and Jap... More
Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan,
Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan, speaks to members of the press at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassador Hagerty toured Kizuna Stadium during his first official Marine Corps Air St... More
Haylie McCleney, an Olympic Softball player with the
Haylie McCleney, an Olympic Softball player with the USA Women’s National Softball Team, speaks to a player with the Higashi Junior High School Softball Team in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The Olympic t... More
Michelle Moultrie, an outfielder for the USA Softball
Michelle Moultrie, an outfielder for the USA Softball Women’s National Team, performs a warm-up exercise during practice in Iwakuni City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team conducted a batting practice and scrimmag... More
Michelle Moultrie, an outfielder with the U.S.A. National
Michelle Moultrie, an outfielder with the U.S.A. National Women’s Softball team, signs an autograph for a teenager from the Higashi Middle School softball team at the new Kizuna stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, ... More
The front entrance of Kizuna Stadium at Iwakuni City,
The front entrance of Kizuna Stadium at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan, toured Kizuna Stadium during his first official Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni... More
Members of the USA Softball Women’s National Team and
Members of the USA Softball Women’s National Team and the Japanese Toyota Red Terriers softball team compete in a softball game in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The U.S. team visited Marine Corps Air Stat... More
Children from the local Japanese area watch the USA
Children from the local Japanese area watch the USA Softball Women’s National Team play a scrimmage game in Iwakuni City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team conducted a batting practice and scrimmage that was open ... More
Distinguished guests from Marine Corps Air Station
Distinguished guests from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (MCAS) and Iwakuni City cut the ribbon for Kizuna Stadium during its grand opening in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 4, 2017. The grand opening was celebrat... More
Taylor Edwards, an Olympic Softball player with the
Taylor Edwards, an Olympic Softball player with the USA Women’s National Softball Team, bats a softball in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kizuna Stadium ... More
Joy M. Sakurai, the principal officer at the U.S. Consulate
Joy M. Sakurai, the principal officer at the U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka, throws the first pitch with the encouragement of U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station ... More
Sahvanna Jaquish, an Olympic Softball player with the
Sahvanna Jaquish, an Olympic Softball player with the USA Women’s National Softball Team, plays catch with Iwakuni City Mayor Yoshihiko Fukuda in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The Olympic team participate... More
A player with the USA Women’s National Softball Team
A player with the USA Women’s National Softball Team signs autographs for players with the Higashi Junior High School Softball Team in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The Olympians participated in a softbal... More
Aleena Shoebrook, a student at Matthew C. Perry High
Aleena Shoebrook, a student at Matthew C. Perry High School, asks a question during the USA Women's National Softbal Team's visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019.The team visited the h... More
Members of the USA Softball Women’s National Team and
Members of the USA Softball Women’s National Team and the Japanese Toyota Red Terriers softball team stand for a moment of silence before a softball game in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The moment of sil... More
Ambassador William Hagerty, left , U.S. ambassador
Ambassador William Hagerty, left , U.S. ambassador to Japan, a Boy Scout from Troop 77 , a Boy Scout from Troop 1 and Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, prepare to symbolically plant a dogwood tree... More
Distinguished officials and guests observe their work
Distinguished officials and guests observe their work after symbolically planting a dogwood tree at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassador Hagerty toured Kizuna Stadium during his first official Marin... More
Keilani Ricketts, a pitcher for the USA Softball Women’s
Keilani Ricketts, a pitcher for the USA Softball Women’s National Team, practices batting in Iwakuni City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team conducted a batting practice and scrimmage that was open to the public ... More
Dejah Mulipoloa, a catcher with the USA Softball Women's
Dejah Mulipoloa, a catcher with the USA Softball Women's National Team, bats during a scrimmage in Iwakuni City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team conducted a batting practice and scrimmage that was open to the pu... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Esteban Arroyo, the
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Esteban Arroyo, the air transportation division chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), slides to home base during a goodwill softball game at Iwakuni City, Japa... More
John Gouveia, the President of USA Softball, signs
John Gouveia, the President of USA Softball, signs an agreement confirming the USA Softball Women’s National Team’s selection of Iwakuni City as a training site during a signing agreement ceremony at Kizuna Sta... More
Distinguished visitors, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
Distinguished visitors, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni leadership and Iwakuni City leadership participate in a signing agreement ceremony at Kizuna Stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, April 4, 2019. The ceremony ... More
Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan,
Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan, waves to local Japanese and American visitors at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassador Hagerty toured Kizuna Stadium during his first official Mar... More
Participants of the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon
Participants of the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon pose for a photo in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. The marathon relay was a family-friendly event open to all ages. Many teams wore themed costumes fr... More
Ken Eriksen, head coach of the U.S.A. Women's Softball
Ken Eriksen, head coach of the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team, talks with the players during practice at Kizuna Stadium, Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kiz... More
Members of the USA Softball Women’s National Team and
Members of the USA Softball Women’s National Team and the Japanese Toyota Red Terriers softball team compete in a softball game in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The U.S. team visited Marine Corps Air Stat... More
Haylie McCleney from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team,
Haylie McCleney from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team, warms up during practice at Kizuna Stadium, Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kizuna Stadium and trai... More
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, left, informs
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, left, informs Chris Sebren, Director of U.S.A. Softball teams about the capabilities of the new Kizuna stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, Jan. 24, 2018. The purpose of thei... More
Kirsti Merritt, an Olympic Softball player with the
Kirsti Merritt, an Olympic Softball player with the USA Women’s National Softball Team, shows a player with the MCCS Youth Sports Softball Team warm up exercises in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The Olymp... More
Ally Carda, a utility player with the USA Softball
Ally Carda, a utility player with the USA Softball Women’s National Team, practices her swing during a scrimmage in Iwakuni City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team conducted a batting practice and scrimmage that w... More
The USA Softball Women’s National Team play a scrimmage
The USA Softball Women’s National Team play a scrimmage game in Iwakuni City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team conducted a batting practice and scrimmage that was open to the public at the Atago Sports Complex. I... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, and members of Boy Scout Troop 77 observe their work after symbolically planting a dogwood tree a... More
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, right, shakes
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, right, shakes hands with Howard Dobson, assistant coach of the USA Women’s National Softball Team in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 1, 2018. The Olympians participated in a s... More
Ambassador William Hagerty, right, U.S. ambassador
Ambassador William Hagerty, right, U.S. ambassador to Japan, catches a baseball thrown by Yoshihiko Fukuda, left, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassador Hagerty toured K... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesus Benavidez Jr., an
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jesus Benavidez Jr., an air terminal operations center controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), bats during a goodwill softball game at Iwakuni City, Japan, No... More
The USA Softball Women’s National Team have a talk
The USA Softball Women’s National Team have a talk after playing a scrimmage game in Iwakuni City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team conducted a batting practice and scrimmage that was open to the public at the At... More
U.S. Marines and Master Labor Contractors with Marine
U.S. Marines and Master Labor Contractors with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Air Terminal Operations Center and Sun Land, Iwakuni City’s local baseball team, play their goodwill softball game at Iwakuni City... More
A participant in the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon
A participant in the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon runs past spectators in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. The marathon was a family-friendly event open to all ages. Many teams wore themed costumes fro... More
Howard Dobson, an assistant coach with the USA Softball
Howard Dobson, an assistant coach with the USA Softball Women’s National Team, throws a ball to players during practice in Iwakuni City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team conducted a batting practice and scrimmage... More
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, and a relay
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, and a relay participant pose for a picture behind Kizuna Stadium during the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. Events like this he... More
Keilani Ricketts, a pitcher for the USA Softball Women’s
Keilani Ricketts, a pitcher for the USA Softball Women’s National Team, practices batting in Iwakuni City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team conducted a batting practice and scrimmage that was open to the public ... More
Ambassador William Hagerty, center, U.S. ambassador
Ambassador William Hagerty, center, U.S. ambassador to Japan, receives a ceremonial shovel at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassador Hagerty toured Kizuna Stadium during his first official Marine Corps... More
Kirsti Merritt from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team,
Kirsti Merritt from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team, warms up during practice at Kizuna Stadium, Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kizuna Stadium and train... More
Ambassador William Hagerty, left , U.S. ambassador
Ambassador William Hagerty, left , U.S. ambassador to Japan, a Boy Scout from Troop 77 , a Boy Scout from Troop 1 and Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, symbolically plant a dogwood tree at Iwakun... More
A teenager with the Higashi Middle School softball
A teenager with the Higashi Middle School softball team prepares to catch a softball during practice at the new Kizuna stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, Jan. 25, 2018. The U.S.A National Women’s Softball team vis... More
Japanese locals hold up a conjoined American and Japanese
Japanese locals hold up a conjoined American and Japanese flag during the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. The marathon was a family-friendly event open to all ages. Eve... More
Joy Sakurai, left, the principal officer of the U.S.
Joy Sakurai, left, the principal officer of the U.S. Consulate in Fukuoka, gives a coin to Yoshihiko Fukuda, the mayor of Iwakuni, after a signing agreement ceremony confirming the USA Softball Women’s National... More
Players from the USA Softball Women’s National Team
Players from the USA Softball Women’s National Team stand in the outfield during practice in Iwakuni City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team conducted a batting practice and scrimmage that was open to the public ... More
The Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni color guard presents
The Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni color guard presents colors during the Kizuna stadium grand opening in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 4, 2017. The stadium is seen as more than just a sports complex for teams to... More
Yoshihiko Fukuda, left, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan,
Yoshihiko Fukuda, left, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, and Ambassador William Hagerty, right, U.S. ambassador to Japan, shake hands at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassador Hagerty toured Kizuna Stadiu... More
Kirsti Merritt from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team,
Kirsti Merritt from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team, warms up during practice at Kizuna Stadium, Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kizuna Stadium and train... More
American and Japanese high school baseball players
American and Japanese high school baseball players pose during the Kizuna Stadium grand opening in Iwakuni City, japan, Nov. 4, 2017. American students from U.S. military installations in Japan such as Yokota, ... More
Members of the USA Softball Women’s National Team and
Members of the USA Softball Women’s National Team and the Japanese Toyota Red Terriers softball team compete in a softball game in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The U.S. team visited Marine Corps Air Stat... More
Ali Aguilar from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team,
Ali Aguilar from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team, stretches during practices at Kizuna Stadium, Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kizuna Stadium and traine... More
Distinguished visitors, Iwakuni City leadership and
Distinguished visitors, Iwakuni City leadership and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, shake hands after a signing agreement ceremony at... More
A softball is picked up during a goodwill softball
A softball is picked up during a goodwill softball game at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 5, 2017. The game is a shop event held to bring Marines and Japanese nationals that work at the air terminal on base together... More
Hannah Flippen from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team,
Hannah Flippen from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team, warms up at Kizuna Stadium, Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kizuna Stadium and trained for the World... More
Residents from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and
Residents from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and the local Japanese area watch the USA Softball Women’s National Team take part in a scrimmage in Iwakuni City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team conducted a batt... More
Howard Dobson an assistant coach from the U.S.A. Women's
Howard Dobson an assistant coach from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team, throws softballs to the players during practice at Kizuna Stadium, Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, left, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and Yoshihiko Fukuda, center, mayor of Iwakuni City, watch a softball game in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31... More
The USA Softball Women’s National Team play a scrimmage
The USA Softball Women’s National Team play a scrimmage game in Iwakuni City, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team conducted a batting practice and scrimmage that was open to the public at the Atago Sports Complex. I... More
Amanda Lorenz from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team,
Amanda Lorenz from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team, warms up during practice at Kizuna Stadium, Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kizuna Stadium and traine... More
Ken Eriksen, head coach of the USA Softball Women's
Ken Eriksen, head coach of the USA Softball Women's National Team, speaks with students and faculty of Matthew C. Perry High School at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team visited th... More
Valerie Arioto, an infielder with the U.S.A. National
Valerie Arioto, an infielder with the U.S.A. National Women’s Softball team, greets a teenager from the Higashi Middle School softball team at the new Kizuna stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, Jan. 25, 2018. The U... More
John Gouveia, left, the president of USA Softball,
John Gouveia, left, the president of USA Softball, and Yoshihiko Fukuda, the mayor of Iwakuni City, shake hands after signing an agreement confirming the USA Softball Women’s National Team’s selection of Iwakun... More
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, speaks to
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, speaks to the Higashi Middle School softball team at the new Kizuna stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, Jan. 25, 2018. The U.S.A National Women’s Softball team visited playe... More
Participants in the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon
Participants in the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon run through Kizuna Stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. The marathon relay was a family-friendly event open to all ages. Many teams wore themed c... More
Members of the USA Softball Women’s National Team and
Members of the USA Softball Women’s National Team and the Japanese Toyota Red Terriers softball team compete in a softball game in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The U.S. team visited Marine Corps Air Stat... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Esteban Arroyo, the
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Esteban Arroyo, the air transportation division chief with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), bats during a goodwill softball game at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 5, 2017... More
Two Japanese nationals show their excitement during
Two Japanese nationals show their excitement during a signing agreement ceremony at Kizuna Stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, April 4, 2019. Iwakuni City is scheduled to host the team as they utilize the Kizuna St... More
Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan,
Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan, holds up a neckerchief presented to him by Boy Scout Troop 77 at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassador Hagerty visited Marine Corps Air Station Iwa... More
Delaney Spaulding, left, and Ali Aguilar, infielders
Delaney Spaulding, left, and Ali Aguilar, infielders with the USA Softball Women’s National Team, practice before a softball game in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The team visited Marine Corps Air Statio... More
Ally Carda, a utility player with the USA Softball
Ally Carda, a utility player with the USA Softball Women's National Team, speaks to the audience at Matthew C. Perry High School at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019. The team visited the h... More
Janie Reed, an Olympic Softball player with the USA
Janie Reed, an Olympic Softball player with the USA Women’s National Softball Team, prepares to catch a softball in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kizuna... More
Ambassador William Hagerty, right, U.S. ambassador
Ambassador William Hagerty, right, U.S. ambassador to Japan, catches a baseball thrown by Yoshihiko Fukuda, left, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassador Hagerty toured ... More
Kirsti Merritt, an Olympic Softball player with the
Kirsti Merritt, an Olympic Softball player with the USA Women’s National Softball Team, bats a softball in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kizuna Stadium ... More
Members of the USA Women’s National Softball Team,
Members of the USA Women’s National Softball Team, Higashi Junior High School and MCCS Youth Sports Softball Teams gather together for a photo in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The Olympians participated i... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark Palmer, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark Palmer, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, cuts the ribbon for Kizuna Stadium during its grand opening in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 4, 2017. The grand opening was ... More
Michelle Moultrie, an outfielder with the U.S.A. National
Michelle Moultrie, an outfielder with the U.S.A. National Women’s Softball team, throws the ball to a teenager from the Higashi Middle School softball team at the new Kizuna stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, Jan.... More
Michelle Moultrie from the U.S.A. Women's Softball
Michelle Moultrie from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team, warms up during practice at Kizuna Stadium, Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kizuna Stadium and tr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, and Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, meet with the USA Softball Women’s National Team after a sof... More
Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan,
Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan, Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan,and distinguished guests look to the baseball diamond screen at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassado... More
Participants in the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon
Participants in the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon run through Kizuna Stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. Many teams wore themed costumes from popular films, creating an atmosphere filled with la... More
A crowd of American and Japanese locals flood the gates
A crowd of American and Japanese locals flood the gates inside Kizuna Stadium during its grand opening in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 4, 2017. The grand opening was celebrated with a round of thank-you speeches b... More
Ali Aguilar from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team,
Ali Aguilar from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team, stretches during practices at Kizuna Stadium, Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kizuna Stadium and traine... More
Spectators watch the USA Softball Women’s National
Spectators watch the USA Softball Women’s National Team and the Japanese Toyota Red Terriers softball team play a softball game in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 31, 2018. The U.S. team visited Marine Corps Air Stat... More
Yoshinbu Tanimoto, left, a Hiroshima resident, and
Yoshinbu Tanimoto, left, a Hiroshima resident, and Kathy Chretian, a teacher at Iwakuni Elementary School, pose for a photo during the Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon in Iwakuni City, Japan, March 18, 2018. T... More
A teenager with the Higashi Middle School softball
A teenager with the Higashi Middle School softball team swings at a softball during practice at the new Kizuna stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, Jan. 25, 2018. The U.S.A National Women’s Softball team visited pla... More
From left to right, Chris Sebren, the USA Softball
From left to right, Chris Sebren, the USA Softball Director of National Teams; U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni; Joy Sakurai, the principal of... More
American and Japanese spectators watch a friendly baseball
American and Japanese spectators watch a friendly baseball game during the Kizuna stadium grand opening in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 4, 2017. The stadium is seen as more than just a sports complex for teams to ... More
American and Japanese spectators watch a friendly baseball
American and Japanese spectators watch a friendly baseball game during the Kizuna stadium grand opening in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 4, 2017. The stadium is seen as more than just a sports complex for teams to ... More
Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan,
Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan, and distinguished guests listen to Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, Japan, at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassador Hagerty toured Kizuna ... More
Danielle O'Toole from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team,
Danielle O'Toole from the U.S.A. Women's Softball Team, stretches during practice at Kizuna Stadium, Iwakuni City, Japan, July 28, 2018. The team conducted a practice open to the public at Kizuna Stadium and tr... More
A crowd of American and Japanese locals wait to go
A crowd of American and Japanese locals wait to go inside Kizuna Stadium during its grand opening in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 4, 2017. The grand opening was celebrated with a round of thank-you speeches by Mar... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Fuerst, the commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Fuerst, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, gives a speech during a signing agreement ceremony at Kizuna Stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, April 4, 2019. The... More
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, left, passes
Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, left, passes his contact information to Michelle Moultrie, outfielder for the U.S.A. National Women’s Softball team at Kizuna stadium in Iwakuni City, Japan, Jan. 24, 2... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kevin A. Campbell, center,
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kevin A. Campbell, center, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, and other senior ranking leadership from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni attach race numbers ... More
Monica Abbott, a pitcher with the USA Women's National
Monica Abbott, a pitcher with the USA Women's National Softball Team, takes a photo with students during their visit to Matthew C. Perry High School at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2019.The... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark Palmer, commanding officer
U.S. 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,... More