Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Sgt. Joseph R. Pacheco, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 expeditionary airfield technician, surveys the land to set up the arresting gear which will help stop the aircraft in case of emergencies and further training exercises during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. The arresting gear is an absolute necessity before aircraft can land on the airfields of Tinian. - Sgt. Joseph R. Pacheco, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 expeditionary airfield technician, surveys the land to set up the arresting gear which will help stop the aircraft in case of emergencies and further training exercises during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. The arresting gear is an absolute necessity before aircraft can land on the airfields of Tinian.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, heavy equipment operators unload crates containing cots and tents during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012, May 14, 2012. The Marines worked late into the night, keeping a steady pace to construct the forward operating base. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, heavy equipment operators unload crates containing cots and tents during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012, May 14, 2012. The Marines worked late into the night, keeping a steady pace to construct the forward operating base.