Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

A Higashi Junior High School forward splits two defenders during a fast-break play to set up a shot at the goal during Saturday’s double-header game against Arsenal at Penny Lake here. The game concluded the third week of the Youth Soccer season. Arsenal is comprised of 13-15 year old athletes of differing skill levels who have only been playing together for about three weeks. - A Higashi Junior High School forward splits two defenders during a fast-break play to set up a shot at the goal during Saturday’s double-header game against Arsenal at Penny Lake here. The game concluded the third week of the Youth Soccer season. Arsenal is comprised of 13-15 year old athletes of differing skill levels who have only been playing together for about three weeks.

H&HS NCO of the Quarter. - H&HS NCO of the Quarter.

Lt. Col. Christopher A. Feyedelem (left) Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 commanding officer, passes off the noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Blake L. Smith, oncoming MWSS-171 sergeant major, in an appointment ceremony in front of the MWSS-171 headquarters building here Sept. 28. Smith's prior assignment was as the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion sergeant major in Camp Pendleton, Calif. - Lt. Col. Christopher A. Feyedelem (left) Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 commanding officer, passes off the noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Blake L. Smith, oncoming MWSS-171 sergeant major, in an appointment ceremony in front of the MWSS-171 headquarters building here Sept. 28. Smith's prior assignment was as the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion sergeant major in Camp Pendleton, Calif.

An ordnance Marine straps down cargo as a 7-ton prepares to head out to the flight line during the vertical replenishment operation here Sunday. Out-of-date supplies were replaced with more efficient, safer equipment. - An ordnance Marine straps down cargo as a 7-ton prepares to head out to the flight line during the vertical replenishment operation here Sunday. Out-of-date supplies were replaced with more efficient, safer equipment.

Children show their jumping skills on the seawall during Nickelodeon’s Day of Play held at the Youth and Teen Center here Sept. 25. The Youth and Teen Center closes at 5 p.m. and anyone ages 10 to 18 is encouraged to stop by and enjoy any of the amenities the center has to offer. The center hosts a variety of events and group discussions in addition to providing outdoor sports equipment and games. - Children show their jumping skills on the seawall during Nickelodeon’s Day of Play held at the Youth and Teen Center here Sept. 25. The Youth and Teen Center closes at 5 p.m. and anyone ages 10 to 18 is encouraged to stop by and enjoy any of the amenities the center has to offer. The center hosts a variety of events and group discussions in addition to providing outdoor sports equipment and games.