Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Sailors with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 Detachment 1 out of Pohang, Korea, hook simulated cargo onto an MH-53E Sea Dragon during an external vertical replenishment exercise at the airfield here July 8. The training was held here due to the lack of resources in Pohang. - Sailors with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 Detachment 1 out of Pohang, Korea, hook simulated cargo onto an MH-53E Sea Dragon during an external vertical replenishment exercise at the airfield here July 8. The training was held here due to the lack of resources in Pohang.

A Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 pilot snags the wire with his F/A-18C Hornet during an arrested landing on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Feb. 13, 2007. The arrestment gear used at Futenma is the same as what is used on station here. - A Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 pilot snags the wire with his F/A-18C Hornet during an arrested landing on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Feb. 13, 2007. The arrestment gear used at Futenma is the same as what is used on station here.

Team Torii first baseman, Chad Roach, unleashes his anger for work on the slow-pitched softball for an in-the-park home run during the first inning of play against Sasquatch and the Dislexic Abominable Rastas at the main softball field here July 9. With a 13-11 loss, Sasquatch and the Dislexic Abominable Rastas dropped to a season record of 2-6 while Team Torii remains undefeated. - Team Torii first baseman, Chad Roach, unleashes his anger for work on the slow-pitched softball for an in-the-park home run during the first inning of play against Sasquatch and the Dislexic Abominable Rastas at the main softball field here July 9. With a 13-11 loss, Sasquatch and the Dislexic Abominable Rastas dropped to a season record of 2-6 while Team Torii remains undefeated.

An E-2 Hawkeye prepares to finish the final stage of the three-part shipping process to Naval Air Facility North Island, San Diego. The plane is first wrapped in shrink-wrap, provided by Hipp Marine Services Inc. During this process, the plane is completely wrapped and sealed to prevent the plane from rust or damage during its voyage at sea. The complete wrapping process was a three-day evolution. - An E-2 Hawkeye prepares to finish the final stage of the three-part shipping process to Naval Air Facility North Island, San Diego. The plane is first wrapped in shrink-wrap, provided by Hipp Marine Services Inc. During this process, the plane is completely wrapped and sealed to prevent the plane from rust or damage during its voyage at sea. The complete wrapping process was a three-day evolution.

A Dragons player prepares to make a base hit during the Dragons versus IYAOYAS game at the main softball field here June 30. The game turned out in the Dragons’ favor, and with a 12-6 lead, the Dragons took their fifth win in the 2010 Intramural Softball season. - A Dragons player prepares to make a base hit during the Dragons versus IYAOYAS game at the main softball field here June 30. The game turned out in the Dragons’ favor, and with a 12-6 lead, the Dragons took their fifth win in the 2010 Intramural Softball season.

Col. Michael A. O’Halloran (right) passes the organizational colors to Col. James C. Stewart during the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni change-of-command ceremony here June 30. The exchange of the organizational colors is symbolic of the transfer of command from the outgoing commanding officer to the oncoming commanding officer. - Col. Michael A. O’Halloran (right) passes the organizational colors to Col. James C. Stewart during the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni change-of-command ceremony here June 30. The exchange of the organizational colors is symbolic of the transfer of command from the outgoing commanding officer to the oncoming commanding officer.

The squadron F/A-18 or "show plane" taxis toward the flight line after performing a functions check at the Strike Fighter Squadron 94 hangar here June 30. The show plane is used for air shows and flight demonstrations to show the Mighty Shrikes squadron colors. - The squadron F/A-18 or "show plane" taxis toward the flight line after performing a functions check at the Strike Fighter Squadron 94 hangar here June 30. The show plane is used for air shows and flight demonstrations to show the Mighty Shrikes squadron colors.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 make preparations during exercise Thunder Horse at the Penny Lake fields here June 22. MWSS-171 trains year-round in order to be ready at a moment’s notice for any situation. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 make preparations during exercise Thunder Horse at the Penny Lake fields here June 22. MWSS-171 trains year-round in order to be ready at a moment’s notice for any situation.

Cpl. Zechariah Elliott, an air traffic control radar maintenance specialist, works on a radar antenna at Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment B here June 29. MACS-4 Det. B provides Iwakuni with all-weather, non-radar and radar approach, departure and en route air traffic control services to friendly aircraft. - Cpl. Zechariah Elliott, an air traffic control radar maintenance specialist, works on a radar antenna at Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment B here June 29. MACS-4 Det. B provides Iwakuni with all-weather, non-radar and radar approach, departure and en route air traffic control services to friendly aircraft.

Eric Dreher, 3 years old, releases a ball down the lane at the 2nd anniversary celebration of the multi-million dollar bowling center here, the Strike Zone, July 4. Community members enjoyed a free game of bowling, food specials and door prizes. - Eric Dreher, 3 years old, releases a ball down the lane at the 2nd anniversary celebration of the multi-million dollar bowling center here, the Strike Zone, July 4. Community members enjoyed a free game of bowling, food specials and door prizes.