Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

MWSS-171 poses with their trophies after taking first place in the six-on-six soccer tournament at Penny Lake here July 5. MWSS-171 beat the Legends 4-1 during the final game. Even though MWSS-171 took home first place, the Legends were happy to accept the second place trophy. - MWSS-171 poses with their trophies after taking first place in the six-on-six soccer tournament at Penny Lake here July 5. MWSS-171 beat the Legends 4-1 during the final game. Even though MWSS-171 took home first place, the Legends were happy to accept the second place trophy.

Sgt. Ryan Wilhite, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 explosive ordnance disposal assistant team leader, explains the workings of the different types of improvised explosive devices during an IED training course at the north side dump here June 23. The training was done to teach the Marines how to identify hidden IEDs on the road to reduce the number of service members falling victim to them. - Sgt. Ryan Wilhite, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 explosive ordnance disposal assistant team leader, explains the workings of the different types of improvised explosive devices during an IED training course at the north side dump here June 23. The training was done to teach the Marines how to identify hidden IEDs on the road to reduce the number of service members falling victim to them.

Drevonn Fluellen, of Fil-Am, puts up a layup during the championship game of the Intramural Basketball season at the IronWorks Gym here June 21. Fluellen put Fil-Am in the lead for the first time during the second half. - Drevonn Fluellen, of Fil-Am, puts up a layup during the championship game of the Intramural Basketball season at the IronWorks Gym here June 21. Fluellen put Fil-Am in the lead for the first time during the second half.

Maj. James S. Whiteker passes the company colors to Maj. Dustin R. Thorn while 1st Sgt. Michael Pritchard, Combat Logistics Company 36 senior enlisted advisor, salutes during the CLC-36 change-of-command ceremony here June 21. Thorn was the former operations officer for Combat Logistics Regiment 35. - Maj. James S. Whiteker passes the company colors to Maj. Dustin R. Thorn while 1st Sgt. Michael Pritchard, Combat Logistics Company 36 senior enlisted advisor, salutes during the CLC-36 change-of-command ceremony here June 21. Thorn was the former operations officer for Combat Logistics Regiment 35.

Mervyn Lilo, the lead male dancer for Ma’ohi Nui, reaches up to touch a ball of fire during the Luau held at the IronWorks Gym here June 26. This was part of the Samoan fire dance Lilo performed. - Mervyn Lilo, the lead male dancer for Ma’ohi Nui, reaches up to touch a ball of fire during the Luau held at the IronWorks Gym here June 26. This was part of the Samoan fire dance Lilo performed.

Lance Cpl. Keenen Chapple-Brown, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 logistics vehicle systems operator, and Pvt. Zachary Leininger, an MWSS-171 motor vehicle operator, work together to hook up two vehicles together during a professional military education class, which was taught during Exercise Thunder Horse at Penny Lake field here June 23. Exercise Thunder Horse was conducted to train MWSS-171 Marines in motor transport operations and prepare them for the upcoming exercise Haramura slated for July 16-23 in Haramura, Japan. - Lance Cpl. Keenen Chapple-Brown, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 logistics vehicle systems operator, and Pvt. Zachary Leininger, an MWSS-171 motor vehicle operator, work together to hook up two vehicles together during a professional military education class, which was taught during Exercise Thunder Horse at Penny Lake field here June 23. Exercise Thunder Horse was conducted to train MWSS-171 Marines in motor transport operations and prepare them for the upcoming exercise Haramura slated for July 16-23 in Haramura, Japan.

Army Sgt. April Johnson, animal care noncommisioned officer here, and Mary Gaddis, class participant, administer first aid to simulated injured pets during the first American Red cross dog and cat first aid course here March 30. The petcare courses are one of many activities the veteniarian clinic provides to pet owners stationed here. - Army Sgt. April Johnson, animal care noncommisioned officer here, and Mary Gaddis, class participant, administer first aid to simulated injured pets during the first American Red cross dog and cat first aid course here March 30. The petcare courses are one of many activities the veteniarian clinic provides to pet owners stationed here.