Iwakuni City Base Policy representatives, media and Government of Japan’s Ministry of Defense representatives flew in a KC-130J Super Hercules to gain a better understanding of its mission, capabilities and functions during a familiarization flight, Aug. 28, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The visitors later interviewed Maj. William Smith, operations officer with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, clarifying any questions about the capabilities and safety of the aircraft for the residents of Iwakuni City.