Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Students of Matthew C. Perry Elementary School here present a Christmas wreath to students of Kawashimo Elementary School at the Iwakuni City Town Hall building Dec. 15. The wreath exchange was part of a U.S.-Japan Friendship Exchange sponsored by the Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau in conjunction with Iwakuni City, the Municipal Board of Education and the station. - Students of Matthew C. Perry Elementary School here present a Christmas wreath to students of Kawashimo Elementary School at the Iwakuni City Town Hall building Dec. 15. The wreath exchange was part of a U.S.-Japan Friendship Exchange sponsored by the Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau in conjunction with Iwakuni City, the Municipal Board of Education and the station.

Petty Officer 1st Class Bobby Wilson drills a hole into the wall of Zero Hangar to mount a board for holding pictures during a Zero Hangar cleanup and beautification here Dec. 17. By hanging pictures on the walls, the volunteers hoped to free up walking space for patrons visiting the Zero Hangar display. - Petty Officer 1st Class Bobby Wilson drills a hole into the wall of Zero Hangar to mount a board for holding pictures during a Zero Hangar cleanup and beautification here Dec. 17. By hanging pictures on the walls, the volunteers hoped to free up walking space for patrons visiting the Zero Hangar display.

A Marine holds a young Japanese orphan from the Tsuta Orphanage up to a Christmas tree at the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting station here Dec. 12. ARFF Marines and family members threw a Christmas party for the orphans of Tsuta Orphanage consisting of Christmas presents, food and games. - A Marine holds a young Japanese orphan from the Tsuta Orphanage up to a Christmas tree at the Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting station here Dec. 12. ARFF Marines and family members threw a Christmas party for the orphans of Tsuta Orphanage consisting of Christmas presents, food and games.

Officials Abe Roman (left) and Michael Westcott (right) along with Lade Majic (center) break out some of their best dance moves just before a foul shot during an exhibition game at the IronWorks Gym here Dec. 9. Throughout the game Majic was able to persuade many players and fans to break out in dance. - Officials Abe Roman (left) and Michael Westcott (right) along with Lade Majic (center) break out some of their best dance moves just before a foul shot during an exhibition game at the IronWorks Gym here Dec. 9. Throughout the game Majic was able to persuade many players and fans to break out in dance.

All Marine Wrestling team head coach Joseph Hicks (right) demonstrates the next drill he wants to the see the Marine trying out to perform at IronWorks gym here Dec. 14. Hicks began wrestling when he was 7 years old and made the all Marine team when he tried out as a second lieutenant fresh out of The Basic School. - All Marine Wrestling team head coach Joseph Hicks (right) demonstrates the next drill he wants to the see the Marine trying out to perform at IronWorks gym here Dec. 14. Hicks began wrestling when he was 7 years old and made the all Marine team when he tried out as a second lieutenant fresh out of The Basic School.

Tony Orth (left) and Jacob Moore (right) utilize their team strategy of the double team during the 8th Annual Dodge Ball Tournament held at IronWorks Gym here Saturday. - Tony Orth (left) and Jacob Moore (right) utilize their team strategy of the double team during the 8th Annual Dodge Ball Tournament held at IronWorks Gym here Saturday.

More than 130 motorcycles cruise around Penny Lake during the Toys for Tots Motorcycle Rally here Dec. 6.::r::::n::The annual event promotes the Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign, which collects new, unwrapped toys each year::r::::n::and distributes the gifts to needy children in the community where the campaign was conducted. - More than 130 motorcycles cruise around Penny Lake during the Toys for Tots Motorcycle Rally here Dec. 6.::r::::n::The annual event promotes the Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign, which collects new, unwrapped toys each year::r::::n::and distributes the gifts to needy children in the community where the campaign was conducted.