Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Yoshihiko Fukuda, Iwakuni city mayor, presents Col. James C. Stewart, station commanding officer, with a letter of appreciation at the Iwakuni cityhall, June 13, for the station’s contribution during Operation Tomodachi. Operation Tomodachi was the joint relief effort conducted by the U.S. and Japanese government to help the victims of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that shook northern Japan March 11. - Yoshihiko Fukuda, Iwakuni city mayor, presents Col. James C. Stewart, station commanding officer, with a letter of appreciation at the Iwakuni cityhall, June 13, for the station’s contribution during Operation Tomodachi. Operation Tomodachi was the joint relief effort conducted by the U.S. and Japanese government to help the victims of the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that shook northern Japan March 11.

Ryan Chilson, golf-a-thon fundraiser participant, looks down range as he prepares to tee-off during the golf-a-thon fundraiser held at the Torii Pines Golf Course here, June 10, in support of injured and fallen military members. The money earned went toward the Sgt. Elliott fund and the Wounded Warrior Project. - Ryan Chilson, golf-a-thon fundraiser participant, looks down range as he prepares to tee-off during the golf-a-thon fundraiser held at the Torii Pines Golf Course here, June 10, in support of injured and fallen military members. The money earned went toward the Sgt. Elliott fund and the Wounded Warrior Project.

This was the scene awaiting Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 Marines who went to help with relief efforts May 20 - 29 after the devastating tsunami ravaged much of the northeastern coastal region. Several Marines voluntarily used some of their own personal leave to go help with disaster relief. The Marines helped clear away debris and restore residential houses in the area.g - This was the scene awaiting Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 Marines who went to help with relief efforts May 20 - 29 after the devastating tsunami ravaged much of the northeastern coastal region. Several Marines voluntarily used some of their own personal leave to go help with disaster relief. The Marines helped clear away debris and restore residential houses in the area.g

Edwin F. Jackson, a Marine Aircraft Group 12 Frisbee player, leaps to catch the Frisbee as several Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 players attempt to stop him during the 2011 Commander’s Cup Ultimate Frisbee Tournament at Penny Lake Field here June 8. Throughout the tournament Jackson often wholly committed himself to making the catch, several times colliding with opposing players. MAG-12 went on to win the game 11-7. - Edwin F. Jackson, a Marine Aircraft Group 12 Frisbee player, leaps to catch the Frisbee as several Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 players attempt to stop him during the 2011 Commander’s Cup Ultimate Frisbee Tournament at Penny Lake Field here June 8. Throughout the tournament Jackson often wholly committed himself to making the catch, several times colliding with opposing players. MAG-12 went on to win the game 11-7.

Justin M. Penn, Blue Flacons player, runs to third base against JP-5 in an intramural softball game at the main softball field here June 8. The Blue Falcons would go on to win the game with a staggering score of 30-1. - Justin M. Penn, Blue Flacons player, runs to third base against JP-5 in an intramural softball game at the main softball field here June 8. The Blue Falcons would go on to win the game with a staggering score of 30-1.

The photo of retired Sgt. Maj. Ken Runyan is put on display along with his medals and the American flag during his memorial service at the Marine Memorial Chapel here June 10. Runyan was buried at sea as his final request. He is survived by his wife and children. - The photo of retired Sgt. Maj. Ken Runyan is put on display along with his medals and the American flag during his memorial service at the Marine Memorial Chapel here June 10. Runyan was buried at sea as his final request. He is survived by his wife and children.

Sean Barker, Oriental Tigers forward, lunges in front of a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 player and attempts to steal the ball during the 6-Man Summer Soccer Tournament championship game at the Penny Lake soccer fields here June 9. This tournament was just a small preview to the upcoming soccer season. - Sean Barker, Oriental Tigers forward, lunges in front of a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 player and attempts to steal the ball during the 6-Man Summer Soccer Tournament championship game at the Penny Lake soccer fields here June 9. This tournament was just a small preview to the upcoming soccer season.