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Photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kiana Wilson, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, types on a keyboard at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 10, 2026. Wilson placed first in the individual rifle and pistol category for the indoor simulated marksmanship trainer competition, earning the “Top Gun” award for the highest combined rifle and pistol score of the competition. This competition provided service members an opportunity to demonstrate pistol and rifle proficiency in both team and individual events. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby)
Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock - U.S. Marine Corps Military Working Dog Rambo, assigned to the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 20, 2026. Rambo has been at MCAS Iwakuni for over five years, conducting several anti-terrorism measures, customs sweeps and over 100 K-9 demonstrations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)
Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia - U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Janiqua Robinson, a public affairs craftsman with Stars and Stripes, War Media Activity, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Clinton, Maryland, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 8, 2026. Robinson researches and produces multimedia products that incorporate various major commands throughout the Indo-Pacific to help communicate messages to both the public and Department of War leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia)
Photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett, a combat graphics specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Tampa, Florida, practices clearing a room during a Communication Strategy and Operations field training exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 9, 2026. The COMMSTRAT FTX is a five-day event focused on increasing quick decision-making skills and tactical proficiency through high pressure environments to provide commanders with more capable COMMSTRAT forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ella Cadby)
Photo by Lance Cpl. Dugger - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Austin Tomarchio, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Nashville, Tennessee, observes radar signatures in the radar room at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 31, 2026. Sgt. Austin Tomarchio was the primary subject for a story about air traffic controllers stationed at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Dugger)
Photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins - Jeremiah Johnson, an emergency services dispatcher with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, monitors phone calls at his desk at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni Emergency Services Dispatch Center was recognized by Marine Corps Installations Command as the Emergency Service Dispatch Center of the Year for the second year in a row. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)
Photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis - U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, pose for a group photo after picking up trash for a volunteer clean-up event hosted by the MCAS Iwakuni Single Marine Program at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 24, 2026. The MCAS Iwakuni SMP hosted a clean-up as part of the SMP Days of Service, a five-day clean-up event to improve community relations both on and off the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Siwan Lewis)
Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett - The coaches of the Matthew C. Perry High School spring track and field team pose for a group photo before the Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific Far East Championship 2026 track and field meet at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 27, 2026. Jerron “JJ” Johnson, far right, serves as the airfield manager for MCAS Iwakuni and the director of the M.C. Perry High School track and field team and was recognized for his contributions to the community through both his professional responsibilities and volunteer efforts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)
Photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jesse Pena, a military working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a native of Texas, plays with his military working dog during an obstacle course at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 20, 2026. Obstacle course training is designed to instill confidence in military working dogs while also displaying operational readiness by enhancing the obedience and threat response of their K9s. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)
Photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christopher Benon, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo during CBRN training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. CBRN training is crucial for Marines to remain capable, confident and operation ready in any environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ella Cadby)