Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

An 81mm mortar explodes on the deck here during exercise Southern Frontier Sept. 14. The training allowed Marines with VMFA(AW)-224 and supporting squadrons to improve their multilateral interoperability and procedures during missions requiring air power. - An 81mm mortar explodes on the deck here during exercise Southern Frontier Sept. 14. The training allowed Marines with VMFA(AW)-224 and supporting squadrons to improve their multilateral interoperability and procedures during missions requiring air power.

The former USS Acadia lays on its side in the Pacific Ocean after being fired upon by multiple Air Force, Marine and Navy units during a live-fire exercise which was part of exercise Valiant Shield 2010 Monday. Before being sunk, the former USS Acadia made numerous Western Pacific and Far East deployments and earned multiple awards before being decommissioned in 1994. - The former USS Acadia lays on its side in the Pacific Ocean after being fired upon by multiple Air Force, Marine and Navy units during a live-fire exercise which was part of exercise Valiant Shield 2010 Monday. Before being sunk, the former USS Acadia made numerous Western Pacific and Far East deployments and earned multiple awards before being decommissioned in 1994.

Benjamin Armijo, Marine Aircraft Group 12 defensive back, plucks and interception near the end zone to set up an easy six during the Fall Classic at Penny Lake here Sept. 17. MAG-12 dominated both sides of the ball only allowing one good offensive drive for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron in a 24-6 routing. This year’s Fall Classic marks the second time in 12 years MAG-12 has won the title. - Benjamin Armijo, Marine Aircraft Group 12 defensive back, plucks and interception near the end zone to set up an easy six during the Fall Classic at Penny Lake here Sept. 17. MAG-12 dominated both sides of the ball only allowing one good offensive drive for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron in a 24-6 routing. This year’s Fall Classic marks the second time in 12 years MAG-12 has won the title.

Lance Cpl. Brandon L. Fernandez, a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Ground Electronics Maintenance Division communications technician, troubleshoots an enhance terminal voice switch card, which keys radios that air traffic controllers use to communicate with pilots. GEMD is responsible for all facets of maintenance, repair and control of airfield navigational aids, communications and other support equipment. - Lance Cpl. Brandon L. Fernandez, a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Ground Electronics Maintenance Division communications technician, troubleshoots an enhance terminal voice switch card, which keys radios that air traffic controllers use to communicate with pilots. GEMD is responsible for all facets of maintenance, repair and control of airfield navigational aids, communications and other support equipment.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force drill team performs at the JMSDF Iwakuni base festival here Sunday. The JMSDF drill team is composed of cadets in flight training. Other performances included Taiko drums, White Snake Power Rangers and the Japanese band Salbia. - The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force drill team performs at the JMSDF Iwakuni base festival here Sunday. The JMSDF drill team is composed of cadets in flight training. Other performances included Taiko drums, White Snake Power Rangers and the Japanese band Salbia.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Walker, fire truck maintenance instructor, shows the undercarriage of a P-19 fire truck to a group of Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 motor transportation Marines during a maintenance course here Sept. 14. - Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Walker, fire truck maintenance instructor, shows the undercarriage of a P-19 fire truck to a group of Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 motor transportation Marines during a maintenance course here Sept. 14.

Marines, sailors and dependents walk to the Marine Memorial Chapel during the Sept. 11 Freedom Walk here Saturday. The Freedom Walk is done to remember and honor those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacks. - Marines, sailors and dependents walk to the Marine Memorial Chapel during the Sept. 11 Freedom Walk here Saturday. The Freedom Walk is done to remember and honor those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists attacks.

Shawn Eagman, sophomore pitcher, connects with the ball during a regular season baseball game against Sasebo’s Ernest J. King Cobras at the main field here Saturday. After receiving a gut-wrenching 12-10 loss Sept. 10, the Samurai regrouped and ousted the Cobras 10-1. - Shawn Eagman, sophomore pitcher, connects with the ball during a regular season baseball game against Sasebo’s Ernest J. King Cobras at the main field here Saturday. After receiving a gut-wrenching 12-10 loss Sept. 10, the Samurai regrouped and ousted the Cobras 10-1.

Cpl. Greg Fitts, training noncommissioned officer for the Provost Marshal’s office here, begins his drift before negotiating an upcoming turn at Barefoot Heaven Circuit in Kuga, Japan Sep. 5. Fitts has been drift racing for nearly two years. Drift racing is a motor sport that involves the driver deliberately over steering his vehicle while maintaining strong control during turns. Cpl. Fitts wears several pieces of personal protective equipment while racing. - Cpl. Greg Fitts, training noncommissioned officer for the Provost Marshal’s office here, begins his drift before negotiating an upcoming turn at Barefoot Heaven Circuit in Kuga, Japan Sep. 5. Fitts has been drift racing for nearly two years. Drift racing is a motor sport that involves the driver deliberately over steering his vehicle while maintaining strong control during turns. Cpl. Fitts wears several pieces of personal protective equipment while racing.

Navy Seaman Apprentice Jarvis Broom, corpsman with Marine All-Weather Attack Fighter Squadron 224, instructs a group of VMFA(AW)-224 Marines how to apply a tourniquet during a simulated combat casualty training session, Sept. 8. - Navy Seaman Apprentice Jarvis Broom, corpsman with Marine All-Weather Attack Fighter Squadron 224, instructs a group of VMFA(AW)-224 Marines how to apply a tourniquet during a simulated combat casualty training session, Sept. 8.