Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Petty Officer 1st Class Lawrence W. Comdeco drinks rainwater from a funnel plant during a search and rescue exercise held here, June 28 as part of exercise Air Warrior 2009. The search and rescue exercise allowed U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Malaysian Air Force pilots the opportunity to improve bilateral cooperation in a practical application of pilot survival and operational readiness. - Petty Officer 1st Class Lawrence W. Comdeco drinks rainwater from a funnel plant during a search and rescue exercise held here, June 28 as part of exercise Air Warrior 2009. The search and rescue exercise allowed U.S. Marine Corps and Royal Malaysian Air Force pilots the opportunity to improve bilateral cooperation in a practical application of pilot survival and operational readiness.

An aerial view of the fully constructed runway. American and Japanese officials gathered at the new runway here to officially open it to flight operations in a commissioning ceremony May 29. The historic ceremony marked the conclusion of the $2.6 billion, 13-year construction effort, which was designed to enhance the safety of flight operations and to decrease aircraft noise in the communities surrounding the air station. - An aerial view of the fully constructed runway. American and Japanese officials gathered at the new runway here to officially open it to flight operations in a commissioning ceremony May 29. The historic ceremony marked the conclusion of the $2.6 billion, 13-year construction effort, which was designed to enhance the safety of flight operations and to decrease aircraft noise in the communities surrounding the air station.

Lance Cpl.’s Vander Molen and Gerald Clark, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting specialists, conduct a casualty drill here May 27. In order to maintain readiness and stay alert, ARFF performs regular training that requires meticulous focus and concentration. - Lance Cpl.’s Vander Molen and Gerald Clark, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting specialists, conduct a casualty drill here May 27. In order to maintain readiness and stay alert, ARFF performs regular training that requires meticulous focus and concentration.

Angela Tennison, class participant, and Christopher Carrier, a class participant, extend their arms to the side as they stretch during a daily yoga class at IronWorks Gym, May 29. Practicing yoga relaxes the mind and strengthens the body while enhancing flexibility. - Angela Tennison, class participant, and Christopher Carrier, a class participant, extend their arms to the side as they stretch during a daily yoga class at IronWorks Gym, May 29. Practicing yoga relaxes the mind and strengthens the body while enhancing flexibility.

Capt. Preston Pack, pilot with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, gives Sarah Fox and William Saunders, Advancement Via Individual Determination students from Matthew C. Perry Middle School, a glimpse of what it is like to be a Marine Corps pilot during the AVID Job Shadow Day here May 27. - Capt. Preston Pack, pilot with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, gives Sarah Fox and William Saunders, Advancement Via Individual Determination students from Matthew C. Perry Middle School, a glimpse of what it is like to be a Marine Corps pilot during the AVID Job Shadow Day here May 27.