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Photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett
250417-M-HB515-1024.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett

Apr 20, 2025
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, conduct a relay race during the monthly “Ace of the Base” competition at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2025. Ace of Base is a competition hosted by Marine Aircraft Group 12 and open to all units aboard MCAS Iwakuni to promote competitiveness, comradery, and physical fitness. This iteration consisted of a 4x400 meter relay race while carrying a 25-pound simulated bomb. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dahkareo Pritchett)


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