Instructors from the Yayoi Kimono Shop and Cultural School pose for photos with Status of Forces Agreement personnel who participated in a Japanese Tea Ceremony Class Sept. 17, 2016, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The class provided SOFA personnel with the opportunity to experience Japanese traditions firsthand. The students learned how to politely partake of tea and refreshments and how to prepare and serve the matcha, which is a powdered green tea commonly served at tea ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon) - Instructors from the Yayoi Kimono Shop and Cultural School pose for photos with Status of Forces Agreement personnel who participated in a Japanese Tea Ceremony Class Sept. 17, 2016, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan. The class provided SOFA personnel with the opportunity to experience Japanese traditions firsthand. The students learned how to politely partake of tea and refreshments and how to prepare and serve the matcha, which is a powdered green tea commonly served at tea ceremonies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon)

Firefighters with the Naha City Fire Department practice their rowing technique before competing in a dragon boat race May 5 during the 41st annual Naha City Dragon Boat Races, also known as Harii, at Tomari Port in Naha City, Okinawa. More than 60 teams competed in the races, making a total of approximately 2,300 participants. Three teams, consisting of 32 people per boat, competed against each other in every race. A dragon boat is a human-powered watercraft originating from China, according to Satsuki Fraling, the SMP coordinator with Marine Corps Community Services. It became a tradition where fishermen took boats out to sea to pray for safe travels and health for the upcoming year. Later the tradition evolved into a festival taking place on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released) - Firefighters with the Naha City Fire Department practice their rowing technique before competing in a dragon boat race May 5 during the 41st annual Naha City Dragon Boat Races, also known as Harii, at Tomari Port in Naha City, Okinawa. More than 60 teams competed in the races, making a total of approximately 2,300 participants. Three teams, consisting of 32 people per boat, competed against each other in every race. A dragon boat is a human-powered watercraft originating from China, according to Satsuki Fraling, the SMP coordinator with Marine Corps Community Services. It became a tradition where fishermen took boats out to sea to pray for safe travels and health for the upcoming year. Later the tradition evolved into a festival taking place on Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brittany A. James/Released)

Seiya Chinen, left, has artificial blood and makeup applied, a technique known as moulage, April 24 at the Naha Military Port. During the exercise, local and military police, fire fighters and emergency response personnel executed a series of planned training events in response to the simulated crash of a military aircraft in an urban area. The makeup and gore was used to make Off-Base Aircraft Mishap Exercise 2014 as realistic as possible. Chinen is a firefighter with the Naha City Fire Department. - Seiya Chinen, left, has artificial blood and makeup applied, a technique known as moulage, April 24 at the Naha Military Port. During the exercise, local and military police, fire fighters and emergency response personnel executed a series of planned training events in response to the simulated crash of a military aircraft in an urban area. The makeup and gore was used to make Off-Base Aircraft Mishap Exercise 2014 as realistic as possible. Chinen is a firefighter with the Naha City Fire Department.