Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

(From left) Sgt. David J. Swaney, MWSS-171 tactical data networking specialist and native of Kelseyville, Calif., and Cpl. Joseph Killian, Marine Aircraft Group 12 aviation information systems specialist and Birmingham, Ala., native, utilize their technical savvy at Site 1 during Exercise Wolmi-Do Fury 2007 at Kadena Air Base Dec. 3. - (From left) Sgt. David J. Swaney, MWSS-171 tactical data networking specialist and native of Kelseyville, Calif., and Cpl. Joseph Killian, Marine Aircraft Group 12 aviation information systems specialist and Birmingham, Ala., native, utilize their technical savvy at Site 1 during Exercise Wolmi-Do Fury 2007 at Kadena Air Base Dec. 3.

Motorcyclists from Iwakuni City arrive at the Hornet?s Nest here Dec. 2, bearing gifts for the 60th Toys for Tots campaign, an annual event that collects and distributes toys for needy youngsters in the local community. - Motorcyclists from Iwakuni City arrive at the Hornet?s Nest here Dec. 2, bearing gifts for the 60th Toys for Tots campaign, an annual event that collects and distributes toys for needy youngsters in the local community.

Under the eyes of Marines and Iwakuni local officials, Yamaguchi Prefecture riot specialists board a vessel in search of armed terrorists as part of an annual bilateral training exercise at the Iwakuni Port Nov. 28. The exercise is conducted to foster interoperability between the Japanese Coast Guard and local law enforcement, polishing procedures to be utilized in the adverse event of a terrorist attack. Marines were invited to the event to take note of the Japanese protocol and to become familiar with its tactics and procedures should such a calamity require the side-by-side efforts of both Marines and Japanese defense agencies. - Under the eyes of Marines and Iwakuni local officials, Yamaguchi Prefecture riot specialists board a vessel in search of armed terrorists as part of an annual bilateral training exercise at the Iwakuni Port Nov. 28. The exercise is conducted to foster interoperability between the Japanese Coast Guard and local law enforcement, polishing procedures to be utilized in the adverse event of a terrorist attack. Marines were invited to the event to take note of the Japanese protocol and to become familiar with its tactics and procedures should such a calamity require the side-by-side efforts of both Marines and Japanese defense agencies.

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Marines and sailors from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 prepare to drop their packs at the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 hangar, signaling an end to the seven-mile hike Sept. 28. Upon completion of the ?hump?, the service members were treated to a warrior?s breakfast. - Marines and sailors from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 prepare to drop their packs at the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 hangar, signaling an end to the seven-mile hike Sept. 28. Upon completion of the ?hump?, the service members were treated to a warrior?s breakfast.

Cpl. Ryan A. Pope, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron telephone systems/personal computer intermediate repairer and native of Union, Mo., works on a cannon used to keep birds away from the flight line here Sept. 19. Six such cannons are currently being implemented under the new Cordless Land-Air Wildlife System. - Cpl. Ryan A. Pope, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron telephone systems/personal computer intermediate repairer and native of Union, Mo., works on a cannon used to keep birds away from the flight line here Sept. 19. Six such cannons are currently being implemented under the new Cordless Land-Air Wildlife System.

Senior Japanese police officers participate in a simulated scenario using air-powered pistols at the simulation tank here Sept. 18. The simulations were part of an annual guided tour of the PMO facility and training exhibits. - Senior Japanese police officers participate in a simulated scenario using air-powered pistols at the simulation tank here Sept. 18. The simulations were part of an annual guided tour of the PMO facility and training exhibits.