Photo by Cpl. Lance KelL - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyler Huggins, a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, poses for a photo at the Iron Works South pool at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 9, 2022. Huggins began swimming at 5 years old, and continues to use the skills he’s learned throughout his life to train and prepare Marines as proficient amphibious warfighters. Upon certification, MCIWS are responsible for overseeing water training, swim qualification courses, and developing service members throughout the entire Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lance Kell)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor - U.S. Navy Lt. Cdr. Ramy Teriak, the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, logistics officer, poses for a photo at the installation’s harbor Oct. 27, 2022. Teriak’s role as the installation’s logistics officer heavily involves operations at the air station’s harbor, which is uniquely designed to have direct access to a flightline. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)

Photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen - Christopher Hamilton, left, a logistics specialist, and Fuyuko Yoneshige, the lead fire inspector of the fire department, go over a fire inspection checklist at Fire Station 1, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 29, 2022. The fire department safeguards property and personnel from emergency situations by providing all-hazard response services. To increase the community’s knowledge on fire prevention and education, the fire station hosts open houses and teaches classes throughout the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen)

Photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nahla Beard, an Air Traffic Controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, attempts a Guinness world record at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 7, 2021. Cpl. Beard won the Guinness world record for most chest-to-ground burpees in one minute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

Courtesy photo by U.S. Marine Cpl. Kealey Dent - Then, U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kealey Dent stands at attention representing her recruit training platoon during a graduation ceremony Dec.11, 2020. Dent, a Gordon, Texas native, partook in the rodeo lifestyle throughout her childhood until she enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in summer of 2020. Dent, now a corporal, currently serves as MAG 12’s Single Marine Program president and noncommissioned officer association vice president, where she advocates for her unit's Marines’ needs and concerns. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Marine Cpl. Kealey Dent)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz - Former Matthew C. Perry High School head football coach, Frank A. Macias, stands on the football field of M.C. Perry high school at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, September 7, 2022. Frank Macias was the head football coach at M.C. Perry high school from 2011 to August of 2022, and is now preparing to transfer to Port Campbell, Kentucky. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Getz)