Petty Officer 2nd Class Yamekia Cushenberry, a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aviation ordnanceman and H&HS field meet participant, spins in circles as part of the Dizzy Izzy during the H&HS field meet at Penny Lake fields here Aug. 1, 2012. H&HS HQ, Provost Marshal’s Office, station operations and station logistics competed in the field meet. PMO won overall. The field meet was composed of seven events: Arm wrestling, the Dizzy Izzy, a relay race, pugil stick striking, a Humvee pull, tug-of-war and Own-the-Bone. The purpose of the field meet was to bolster friendly competition as well as camaraderie between the various departments within H&HS. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Yamekia Cushenberry, a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aviation ordnanceman and H&HS field meet participant, spins in circles as part of the Dizzy Izzy during the H&HS field meet at Penny Lake fields here Aug. 1, 2012. H&HS HQ, Provost Marshal’s Office, station operations and station logistics competed in the field meet. PMO won overall. The field meet was composed of seven events: Arm wrestling, the Dizzy Izzy, a relay race, pugil stick striking, a Humvee pull, tug-of-war and Own-the-Bone. The purpose of the field meet was to bolster friendly competition as well as camaraderie between the various departments within H&HS.

Eric D. Cox, Boy Scouts Troop 77 Star Scout, pins Mike D. Cox, his father, with a traditional pin for Eric’s accomplishments during a Court of Honor ceremony at Yujo Hall here July 31, 2012. Many of the Scouts’ parents attended the ceremonies. Founded Feb. 8, 1910, the Boy Scouts of America adopted a mission instilling ethical and moral values in all its members. - Eric D. Cox, Boy Scouts Troop 77 Star Scout, pins Mike D. Cox, his father, with a traditional pin for Eric’s accomplishments during a Court of Honor ceremony at Yujo Hall here July 31, 2012. Many of the Scouts’ parents attended the ceremonies. Founded Feb. 8, 1910, the Boy Scouts of America adopted a mission instilling ethical and moral values in all its members.

Cpl. Mark A. Vega, a 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 3rd Brigade, Supporting Arms Liaison Team Fox field radio operator, conducts a radio check to establish communication with aircraft here July 23 as part of Exercise Southern Frontier 2012. Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, also joined the exercise by incorporating mortar support. - Cpl. Mark A. Vega, a 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 3rd Brigade, Supporting Arms Liaison Team Fox field radio operator, conducts a radio check to establish communication with aircraft here July 23 as part of Exercise Southern Frontier 2012. Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, also joined the exercise by incorporating mortar support.

MV-22 Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 sit within the hull of the cargo ship Green Ridge as they wait to be unloaded at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni harbor here July 23, 2012. This marks the first MV-22 Osprey aircraft deployment to Japan and a milestone in the Marine Corps' process of replacing CH-46E helicopters with the MV-22 Osprey, a highly-capable, tilt-rotor aircraft which combines the vertical capability of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft. - MV-22 Osprey aircraft with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 sit within the hull of the cargo ship Green Ridge as they wait to be unloaded at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni harbor here July 23, 2012. This marks the first MV-22 Osprey aircraft deployment to Japan and a milestone in the Marine Corps' process of replacing CH-46E helicopters with the MV-22 Osprey, a highly-capable, tilt-rotor aircraft which combines the vertical capability of a helicopter with the speed and range of a fixed-wing aircraft.

Children from Yahata Gakuen children's home play with Marines and station communtiy-relations volunteers in the WaterWorks pool during the pool party hosted by Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 here July 21, 2012. The children experienced a day of fun with a volunteer Marine or sailor buddy. - Children from Yahata Gakuen children's home play with Marines and station communtiy-relations volunteers in the WaterWorks pool during the pool party hosted by Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 here July 21, 2012. The children experienced a day of fun with a volunteer Marine or sailor buddy.

A competitor clears a jump during an equestrian show-jumping competition at the 46th annual Katherine Show in Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia, July 21, 2012. Competitors entered in 10 different classes. - A competitor clears a jump during an equestrian show-jumping competition at the 46th annual Katherine Show in Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia, July 21, 2012. Competitors entered in 10 different classes.

Lt. Col. Gordan J. Limb, station executive officer, greets Army Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, U.S. Army chief of Engineers and Corps of Engineers commanding general, as he exits his plane here July 19, 2012. Bostick came to the station to see first hand the extensive reconstruction undertaking here. - Lt. Col. Gordan J. Limb, station executive officer, greets Army Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, U.S. Army chief of Engineers and Corps of Engineers commanding general, as he exits his plane here July 19, 2012. Bostick came to the station to see first hand the extensive reconstruction undertaking here.

Navy reservist Capt. Richard Burke, pediatric dentist, Naval reserve station Illinois, examines the teeth of his patient, Sebastian T. Pacheco, 4, as part of a routine checkup during Burke's annual active-duty training here July 19, 2012. - Navy reservist Capt. Richard Burke, pediatric dentist, Naval reserve station Illinois, examines the teeth of his patient, Sebastian T. Pacheco, 4, as part of a routine checkup during Burke's annual active-duty training here July 19, 2012.