Firefighters from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, prepare to suit up for their practical application exam during the Urban Search and Rescue Technical Search Training course Aug. 27, 2013. - Firefighters from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, prepare to suit up for their practical application exam during the Urban Search and Rescue Technical Search Training course Aug. 27, 2013.

Col. Bob Boucher, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, commanding officer, delivers his opening remarks in front of the Matthew C. Perry Elementary School here, Aug. 26, 2013. Boucher encouraged the kids to set goals for the new school year, encouraged the parents to volunteer and raise awareness to the issues of absences and tardiness. - Col. Bob Boucher, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, commanding officer, delivers his opening remarks in front of the Matthew C. Perry Elementary School here, Aug. 26, 2013. Boucher encouraged the kids to set goals for the new school year, encouraged the parents to volunteer and raise awareness to the issues of absences and tardiness.

Lance Cpl. Terrance Watts, a plane captain with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, digs a trench for irrigation lines, Aug. 24, 2013. Watts spent his day helping the Jilkminggan community and in return they cooked the Marines and sailors authentic Aboriginal food to include bush bread. - Lance Cpl. Terrance Watts, a plane captain with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, digs a trench for irrigation lines, Aug. 24, 2013. Watts spent his day helping the Jilkminggan community and in return they cooked the Marines and sailors authentic Aboriginal food to include bush bread.

Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines extinguish a fire during live-fire training at the burn pit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 23, 2013. While conducting live-fire training, two Marines man the hose while a senior Marine observes closely to make sure they are performing the proper procedures. ARFF Marines Conduct this type of training a few times a month, generally on Fridays, to stay proficient in their training so they can effectively respond to any crisis. - Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines extinguish a fire during live-fire training at the burn pit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 23, 2013. While conducting live-fire training, two Marines man the hose while a senior Marine observes closely to make sure they are performing the proper procedures. ARFF Marines Conduct this type of training a few times a month, generally on Fridays, to stay proficient in their training so they can effectively respond to any crisis.

Matthew C. Perry High School football players line up during practice at M. C. Perry football field aboard Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. M. C. Perry High School is slated to have a varsity football team after this season. - Matthew C. Perry High School football players line up during practice at M. C. Perry football field aboard Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. M. C. Perry High School is slated to have a varsity football team after this season.

Children build picture frames during Superheroes and Princesses at Yujo Hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. Kids created the picture frames to hold photographs that were taken during the event of them in their costumes. - Children build picture frames during Superheroes and Princesses at Yujo Hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. Kids created the picture frames to hold photographs that were taken during the event of them in their costumes.

Cpl. Tyler Alcisto, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 motor transportation mechanic, works on a dead-lined 7-ton truck at the MWSS-171 motot-T warehouse at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. While the majority of the unit is away, motor-T mechanics repair the vehicles for operational use once the Marines return. - Cpl. Tyler Alcisto, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 motor transportation mechanic, works on a dead-lined 7-ton truck at the MWSS-171 motot-T warehouse at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. While the majority of the unit is away, motor-T mechanics repair the vehicles for operational use once the Marines return.

Alyssa Brickman, 9, listens to a story from the bible during Vacation Bible School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 20, 2013. Many lessons are taught at VBS to help the children be more familiar with the Bible. - Alyssa Brickman, 9, listens to a story from the bible during Vacation Bible School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 20, 2013. Many lessons are taught at VBS to help the children be more familiar with the Bible.

Sergeant Major Peter W. Ferral, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, gives Pfc. David S. Dignetti, H&HS aviation operation specialist, a positive counseling for his Hard Charger of the Week achievement Aug. 19, 2013. Growing up in a Marine Corps household, joining the Marine Corps out of high school, and due to positive leaders and role models throughout his days as a junior Marine, Ferral has been equipped with the tools to give him the ability to lead from the front and motivate younger Marines. When Ferral sees younger Marines leading from the front and motivating all Marines, regardless of rank, he said that is what keeps him motivated. - Sergeant Major Peter W. Ferral, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, gives Pfc. David S. Dignetti, H&HS aviation operation specialist, a positive counseling for his Hard Charger of the Week achievement Aug. 19, 2013. Growing up in a Marine Corps household, joining the Marine Corps out of high school, and due to positive leaders and role models throughout his days as a junior Marine, Ferral has been equipped with the tools to give him the ability to lead from the front and motivate younger Marines. When Ferral sees younger Marines leading from the front and motivating all Marines, regardless of rank, he said that is what keeps him motivated.