Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Stowe, a builder with facilities, demonstrates how to use a pipe threader outside the facilities building here Oct. 14. With five different rates of Seabees in the facilities department aboard the air station, they are responsible for minor and major construction, maintenance and repair. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Stowe, a builder with facilities, demonstrates how to use a pipe threader outside the facilities building here Oct. 14. With five different rates of Seabees in the facilities department aboard the air station, they are responsible for minor and major construction, maintenance and repair.

Maj. Timothy Cooper, pilot with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225, boards an F/A-18 Hornet in preparation for an air-toair exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during a bilateral exercise here Oct. 19. The weeklong exercise was an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. forces to improve operational effectiveness and continue to break down communication barriers. - Maj. Timothy Cooper, pilot with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225, boards an F/A-18 Hornet in preparation for an air-toair exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during a bilateral exercise here Oct. 19. The weeklong exercise was an opportunity for Japanese and U.S. forces to improve operational effectiveness and continue to break down communication barriers.

Maj. Gen. Angelina Salinas, director of Manpower Management Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Headquarters Marine Corps, was the first Hispanic woman to become a general officer in the U.S. Marine Corps Aug. 2, 2006. Two days later, upon assumption of her command at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., she became the first woman to ever command a recruit depot. - Maj. Gen. Angelina Salinas, director of Manpower Management Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Headquarters Marine Corps, was the first Hispanic woman to become a general officer in the U.S. Marine Corps Aug. 2, 2006. Two days later, upon assumption of her command at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif., she became the first woman to ever command a recruit depot.

Steve Debruyn, the Ultimate Warriors quarterback, sprints with ease for a touchdown during the Ultimate Warriors vs. Bloodbath and Beyond 2010 Intramural Flag Football game at Penny Lake field here Oct. 20. The Ultimate Warriors played tough defense, made sustained drives and completed passes, which landed them a 26 - 14 victory over Bloodbath and Beyond. - Steve Debruyn, the Ultimate Warriors quarterback, sprints with ease for a touchdown during the Ultimate Warriors vs. Bloodbath and Beyond 2010 Intramural Flag Football game at Penny Lake field here Oct. 20. The Ultimate Warriors played tough defense, made sustained drives and completed passes, which landed them a 26 - 14 victory over Bloodbath and Beyond.

A Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 F/A-18 Hornet is arrested during landing after completing a basic fighter maneuver exercise during PHIBLEX 11 here Oct. 15. Marine Wing Supprort Squadron 172 expeditionary airfield specialists conducted the arrestment and restaged the arrestment gear in approximately seven minutes. - A Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 F/A-18 Hornet is arrested during landing after completing a basic fighter maneuver exercise during PHIBLEX 11 here Oct. 15. Marine Wing Supprort Squadron 172 expeditionary airfield specialists conducted the arrestment and restaged the arrestment gear in approximately seven minutes.

Bob Bullion, known as DJ Bob, joined the Marine Corps in 1969. Bullion was fixated on becoming a disc jockey and through his own personal drive and dedication he achieved that goal. He performed his first live show in April 1976 and stuck with it ever since. Today Bullion has performed more than 1,000 live shows and announced for numerous Japanese beauty contests. He continues his DJing whenever possible in Japan and hosts two shows, Golden Memories 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. every Wednesday and Urban Assault 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. every Thursday, on the American Forces Network radio station here, Power 1575. - Bob Bullion, known as DJ Bob, joined the Marine Corps in 1969. Bullion was fixated on becoming a disc jockey and through his own personal drive and dedication he achieved that goal. He performed his first live show in April 1976 and stuck with it ever since. Today Bullion has performed more than 1,000 live shows and announced for numerous Japanese beauty contests. He continues his DJing whenever possible in Japan and hosts two shows, Golden Memories 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. every Wednesday and Urban Assault 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. every Thursday, on the American Forces Network radio station here, Power 1575.

Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Thompson, a Combat Logistics Company 36 maintenance management specialist, puts a kevlar helmet on a local attending the 54th annual Iwakuni Festival hosted in the downtown area by the train station Sunday. More than 20 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 and CLC-36 went to the festival dressed in their favorite uniforms to meet and greet locals. Approximately 98,000 people attended the festival hosted by the city of Iwakuni, Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Iwakuni Tourism Association. - Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Thompson, a Combat Logistics Company 36 maintenance management specialist, puts a kevlar helmet on a local attending the 54th annual Iwakuni Festival hosted in the downtown area by the train station Sunday. More than 20 Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 and CLC-36 went to the festival dressed in their favorite uniforms to meet and greet locals. Approximately 98,000 people attended the festival hosted by the city of Iwakuni, Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Iwakuni Tourism Association.