 Yakuza Naval Base's MWR wrestling team, the Seahawks, hosted the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Academy's team during a practice event at the Hawks Nest on base. The event was designed to help foster relations between U.S. and Japanese forces. Basically, we like to get together at least twice a month. We usually go to their academy. The day began with stretches and warm-ups led by the Japanese team, followed by intense scrimmaging. The two sides were in complete opposition of each other while in the ring, but after, they showed respect to each other and the coaches, building relations between the two teams. I think it helps a lot. You know, personal relations with the Japanese, it's key for us to be here and they're hosting us. The Seahawks hope to continue hosting the Japanese team on base and look forward to competing against them in the upcoming tournaments later this year. Thank you for practice. FETI officer Michael Rainey, Yakuza Naval Base, Japan.