Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Seamen Ryan Seiz and Curtis Worrell, aviation electricians mates with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, use Mil-C-85570, a special chemical cleanser primarily used to clean naval aircraft, to swab the MH-60S Knighthawk they are responsible for maintaining. HSC-25’s primary missions are vertical replenishment and search and rescue. Additionally they provide vital logistical support during special operations. - Seamen Ryan Seiz and Curtis Worrell, aviation electricians mates with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, use Mil-C-85570, a special chemical cleanser primarily used to clean naval aircraft, to swab the MH-60S Knighthawk they are responsible for maintaining. HSC-25’s primary missions are vertical replenishment and search and rescue. Additionally they provide vital logistical support during special operations.

Lance Cpl. David Strawder, a Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 powerline plane captain, tightens a fastener on the squadron’s flag plane during a take off inspection here Aug. 12. The tactical tiger-striping paint on the squadron’s flag plane is unique and recognized across the world to signify 224’s presence. - Lance Cpl. David Strawder, a Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 powerline plane captain, tightens a fastener on the squadron’s flag plane during a take off inspection here Aug. 12. The tactical tiger-striping paint on the squadron’s flag plane is unique and recognized across the world to signify 224’s presence.

Marina Goodsell, a member of the Youth and Teen Center, sits at one of the computers to write an essay at the Youth and Teen Center here Aug. 12. For membership registration forms and parental permission forms visit mccsiwakuni.com. - Marina Goodsell, a member of the Youth and Teen Center, sits at one of the computers to write an essay at the Youth and Teen Center here Aug. 12. For membership registration forms and parental permission forms visit mccsiwakuni.com.

Sgt. Oscar Fuentes, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation supply specialist with the consumer management division here, instructs the Marines of his shop on the course of fire during familiarization fire training at the Indoor Small-Arms Range here Aug. 6. Fuentes coordinated the training and acted as the range safety officer. - Sgt. Oscar Fuentes, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation supply specialist with the consumer management division here, instructs the Marines of his shop on the course of fire during familiarization fire training at the Indoor Small-Arms Range here Aug. 6. Fuentes coordinated the training and acted as the range safety officer.

The glow of vendor stands illuminates the area on the banks of the Nishikigawa during the 43rd annual Nishikigawa River Water Festival near the Kintai Bridge Aug. 7. Booths were set up all along the river bank to peddle a variety of wares including toys, Japanese delicacies and candy. - The glow of vendor stands illuminates the area on the banks of the Nishikigawa during the 43rd annual Nishikigawa River Water Festival near the Kintai Bridge Aug. 7. Booths were set up all along the river bank to peddle a variety of wares including toys, Japanese delicacies and candy.

The hood of a custom built 1969 El Camino stands propped open to show off its engine to the public during the Iwakuni Wheels car and motorcycle show held at the Crossroads Mall here Aug. 14. The car show also featured motorcycles, food, a kid’s land with bounce houses, live music and dancing. - The hood of a custom built 1969 El Camino stands propped open to show off its engine to the public during the Iwakuni Wheels car and motorcycle show held at the Crossroads Mall here Aug. 14. The car show also featured motorcycles, food, a kid’s land with bounce houses, live music and dancing.

Patrick Manu, forward for the Legends, takes the ball up the field during an intramural soccer game against Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 at the Penny Lake soccer field here Aug. 10. Despite MWSS-171 maintaining its lead for almost the entire game, the Legends players were ultimately able to tie the match 4-4. - Patrick Manu, forward for the Legends, takes the ball up the field during an intramural soccer game against Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 at the Penny Lake soccer field here Aug. 10. Despite MWSS-171 maintaining its lead for almost the entire game, the Legends players were ultimately able to tie the match 4-4.

Pfc. Dominique Rollison, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Company 36, executes an arm manipulation technique against Pfc. Julian Myles, a CLC-36 warehouse clerk, during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program gray belt course at the IronWorks Gym dojo here Aug. 12. Approximately 10 CLC-36 Marines participated in the weeklong martial arts course. - Pfc. Dominique Rollison, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Company 36, executes an arm manipulation technique against Pfc. Julian Myles, a CLC-36 warehouse clerk, during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program gray belt course at the IronWorks Gym dojo here Aug. 12. Approximately 10 CLC-36 Marines participated in the weeklong martial arts course.

A U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules aircraft, center, leads a formation of three F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, right, and three A/V-8B Harrier aircraft as they fly over USS George Washington (CVN 73) July 27, 2010, while the carrier is under way in the East Sea. George Washington is participating in the combined U.S. and South Korean alliance maritime and air readiness exercise Invincible Spirit. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki, U.S. Navy/Released) - A U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules aircraft, center, leads a formation of three F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, right, and three A/V-8B Harrier aircraft as they fly over USS George Washington (CVN 73) July 27, 2010, while the carrier is under way in the East Sea. George Washington is participating in the combined U.S. and South Korean alliance maritime and air readiness exercise Invincible Spirit. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Charles Oki, U.S. Navy/Released)

Cpl. Jose J. Hernandez, flight equipment technician prepares life preservers at Marine Aviation Logistics 12 Aviation Life Support here July 27. Some of the life support equipment includes parachutes, oxygen systems and several different survival items in case of a condition in which the pilot could not survive. - Cpl. Jose J. Hernandez, flight equipment technician prepares life preservers at Marine Aviation Logistics 12 Aviation Life Support here July 27. Some of the life support equipment includes parachutes, oxygen systems and several different survival items in case of a condition in which the pilot could not survive.