Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Royal Malaysian Air Force Capt. Mohd Azizi bin Musa and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 1st Lt. Steve Bradford, cross a river to begin their jungle navigation to the landing zone during a search and rescue exercise here June 28. For exercise purposes, Musa and Bradford were allowed only what they would normally parachute into the jungle with after ejecting from their respective aircraft - fortunately that included a machete. - Royal Malaysian Air Force Capt. Mohd Azizi bin Musa and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 1st Lt. Steve Bradford, cross a river to begin their jungle navigation to the landing zone during a search and rescue exercise here June 28. For exercise purposes, Musa and Bradford were allowed only what they would normally parachute into the jungle with after ejecting from their respective aircraft - fortunately that included a machete.

LCpl Justin Moore, MWSS-171 bulk fuel specialist, monitors the fueling of a jet on the flightline of Eielson Air Force Base, Ak, on June 19. Moore is participating as part of Exercise Northern Edge 2009. - LCpl Justin Moore, MWSS-171 bulk fuel specialist, monitors the fueling of a jet on the flightline of Eielson Air Force Base, Ak, on June 19. Moore is participating as part of Exercise Northern Edge 2009.

The last Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 F/A-18 participating in exercise Air Warrior 2009, a multi-lateral exercise demonstrating joint and multinational capabilities, and improving interoperability between the United States and Malaysia, completes its taxi process upon arrival here from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan June 22. VMFA(AW)-225 pilots in F/A-18s will take to the skies over the next week against a Malaysian squadron of Mikoyan MiG-29s during the exercise. - The last Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 F/A-18 participating in exercise Air Warrior 2009, a multi-lateral exercise demonstrating joint and multinational capabilities, and improving interoperability between the United States and Malaysia, completes its taxi process upon arrival here from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan June 22. VMFA(AW)-225 pilots in F/A-18s will take to the skies over the next week against a Malaysian squadron of Mikoyan MiG-29s during the exercise.

FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska -- Operators from a west-coast based Navy SEAL team participated in infiltration and exfiltration training as part of Northern Edge 2009 June 15, 2009. Army Task Force 49, 1-52 Aviation Regiment, B company, transported the SEALS in CH-47D "Chinook" helicopters, performing two-wheel landings atop mountainous terrain in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. Exercise Northern Edge is a trainning exercise designed to promote and improve interoperability.::r::::n::(U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Lance Cpl. Ryan Rholes) - FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska -- Operators from a west-coast based Navy SEAL team participated in infiltration and exfiltration training as part of Northern Edge 2009 June 15, 2009. Army Task Force 49, 1-52 Aviation Regiment, B company, transported the SEALS in CH-47D "Chinook" helicopters, performing two-wheel landings atop mountainous terrain in the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. Exercise Northern Edge is a trainning exercise designed to promote and improve interoperability.::r::::n::(U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Lance Cpl. Ryan Rholes)

Col. Stephen G. Nitzschke, former branch head for officer assignments at Headquarters, United States Marine Corps, in the office of Manpower Management, promises the crowd gathered during a change-of-command ceremony in front of the Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 hangar that the legacy of Marine Aircraft Group 12 would not change under his command June 19. Nitzschke succeded Col. Mark R. Wise, former MAG-12 commander, as the 96th commanding offer of MAG 12. - Col. Stephen G. Nitzschke, former branch head for officer assignments at Headquarters, United States Marine Corps, in the office of Manpower Management, promises the crowd gathered during a change-of-command ceremony in front of the Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 hangar that the legacy of Marine Aircraft Group 12 would not change under his command June 19. Nitzschke succeded Col. Mark R. Wise, former MAG-12 commander, as the 96th commanding offer of MAG 12.

Marines and sailors from around the station rummage though rocks, branches and rotting wood to remove trash from the seawall along Penny Lake here during an Earth Day 2009 seawall cleanup June 18. Service members concentrated on removing plastics, old tires and other trash. Plans are being made to remove the rotting wood and tree branches during another cleanup. - Marines and sailors from around the station rummage though rocks, branches and rotting wood to remove trash from the seawall along Penny Lake here during an Earth Day 2009 seawall cleanup June 18. Service members concentrated on removing plastics, old tires and other trash. Plans are being made to remove the rotting wood and tree branches during another cleanup.

A Combat Logistics Company 36 Dragons Defender clears the ball across the field at Penny Lake June 17. The Dragons controlled the ball for most of the game only allowing 2 goals to be scored against them thanks to their nearly impenetrable defense. - A Combat Logistics Company 36 Dragons Defender clears the ball across the field at Penny Lake June 17. The Dragons controlled the ball for most of the game only allowing 2 goals to be scored against them thanks to their nearly impenetrable defense.

Stephen Regonini putts for par on the 26th hole at the Torii Pines Golf Course here June 20 during the 2009 Summer Solstice Golf Tournament. Teammate and friend Jeremy Soeken watches as the ball nears the hole,::r::::n::knowing that he will have to make the same shot as part of the second section of the tournament called the Scramble. - Stephen Regonini putts for par on the 26th hole at the Torii Pines Golf Course here June 20 during the 2009 Summer Solstice Golf Tournament. Teammate and friend Jeremy Soeken watches as the ball nears the hole,::r::::n::knowing that he will have to make the same shot as part of the second section of the tournament called the Scramble.

Kuti’s half-pound Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger satisfies those who crave the freshest ingredients at a::r::::n::“fast food” price (¥650). The sandwich (calorie counters beware) stacks liberal-cut bacon and avocado on a quarter-pound patty with the eater’s choice of toppings. As suggested by entrepreneur Kazuyuki Kanechika, the burger is best coupled with his signature pineapple smoothie. - Kuti’s half-pound Avocado Bacon Cheeseburger satisfies those who crave the freshest ingredients at a::r::::n::“fast food” price (¥650). The sandwich (calorie counters beware) stacks liberal-cut bacon and avocado on a quarter-pound patty with the eater’s choice of toppings. As suggested by entrepreneur Kazuyuki Kanechika, the burger is best coupled with his signature pineapple smoothie.