Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Local Japanese scouts grab something to eat after a long morning of fun activities at Penny Lake here April 26. The children could participate in activities that included knot tying, an obstacle course, ultimate Frisbee, tug-of-war, sack races and three-legged races. - Local Japanese scouts grab something to eat after a long morning of fun activities at Penny Lake here April 26. The children could participate in activities that included knot tying, an obstacle course, ultimate Frisbee, tug-of-war, sack races and three-legged races.

Rachelle Deguzman, a fifth grader at Matthew C. Perry Elementary School, received first place for this poster she created during Earth Week, which was observed here from April 20 to April 24. A total of 175 students in grades one through five participated in the poster contest, which was judged by a panel of teachers and members of the station’s environmental division. - Rachelle Deguzman, a fifth grader at Matthew C. Perry Elementary School, received first place for this poster she created during Earth Week, which was observed here from April 20 to April 24. A total of 175 students in grades one through five participated in the poster contest, which was judged by a panel of teachers and members of the station’s environmental division.

Within the first hour of the gates opening, crowds had enveloped most the of tarmac up to the flight line during Friendship Day here May 5. Attractions included static aircraft displays, typical American cuisine, live music and the main attraction, the air show. - Within the first hour of the gates opening, crowds had enveloped most the of tarmac up to the flight line during Friendship Day here May 5. Attractions included static aircraft displays, typical American cuisine, live music and the main attraction, the air show.

Katie Zirkle (left) and Tyra Morgan (center) walk as lady maids during the 32nd annual Kintai-kyo Festival at Kikko Park April 29. Zirkle and Morgan endured more than two-hours of make-up application, dressing up and walking practice to prepare for their role in the procession. - Katie Zirkle (left) and Tyra Morgan (center) walk as lady maids during the 32nd annual Kintai-kyo Festival at Kikko Park April 29. Zirkle and Morgan endured more than two-hours of make-up application, dressing up and walking practice to prepare for their role in the procession.

A rider is pulled toward the dock after going on a free Jet Ski ride at the season opening of Fish Tales Marina here April 25. The minimum age to operate a Jet Ski is 16. All riders must first complete a brief training class before hitting the water. - A rider is pulled toward the dock after going on a free Jet Ski ride at the season opening of Fish Tales Marina here April 25. The minimum age to operate a Jet Ski is 16. All riders must first complete a brief training class before hitting the water.

A Yankee player gives a high five to coach Eric Benitez as she touches home plate. When the::r::::n::last player of the batting team is up, his hit drives all the base runners home. - A Yankee player gives a high five to coach Eric Benitez as she touches home plate. When the::r::::n::last player of the batting team is up, his hit drives all the base runners home.