Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Brig. Gen. William D. Beydler, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, waits in the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet while Marines of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 inspect the aircraft to ensure all components are in flying condition on the flightline here July 13. Beydler visited the air station to meet with Marines and sailors. - Brig. Gen. William D. Beydler, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, waits in the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet while Marines of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 inspect the aircraft to ensure all components are in flying condition on the flightline here July 13. Beydler visited the air station to meet with Marines and sailors.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Smith, Navy cryogenics machinist mate, gives a Lockout/Tagout class at the Navy Cryogenics facility here July 13. The Lockout/Tagout program is a documented process used to monitor potentially hazardous valves and systems by either physically locking the system or placing descriptive caution or danger tags on the equipment. The Navy Cryogenics team are the first to receive training before giving their input to station safety. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Smith, Navy cryogenics machinist mate, gives a Lockout/Tagout class at the Navy Cryogenics facility here July 13. The Lockout/Tagout program is a documented process used to monitor potentially hazardous valves and systems by either physically locking the system or placing descriptive caution or danger tags on the equipment. The Navy Cryogenics team are the first to receive training before giving their input to station safety.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 pilots pose for a picture with Sucrogen Townsville 400 V-8 Supercars race drivers July 9. This year’s Townsville 400 had 29 V-8 supercars racing through a 400-kilometer circuit course south of the Townsville Central Business District and ran from July 8-10. Four VMFA-314 F/A-18 Hornets flew over the crowd in attendance after the last note of the Australian anthem played before the final race of the Townsville 400 kicked-off. - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 pilots pose for a picture with Sucrogen Townsville 400 V-8 Supercars race drivers July 9. This year’s Townsville 400 had 29 V-8 supercars racing through a 400-kilometer circuit course south of the Townsville Central Business District and ran from July 8-10. Four VMFA-314 F/A-18 Hornets flew over the crowd in attendance after the last note of the Australian anthem played before the final race of the Townsville 400 kicked-off.

Sgt. Michael Lettko, combat marksmanship coach, gives advice while pacing between his shooters during a pistol detail at the Indoor Small Arms Range here Monday. Lettko encouraged his shooters to relax and stick to the fundamentals of shooting. - Sgt. Michael Lettko, combat marksmanship coach, gives advice while pacing between his shooters during a pistol detail at the Indoor Small Arms Range here Monday. Lettko encouraged his shooters to relax and stick to the fundamentals of shooting.

Paul Torres, ATC outfielder, prepares to swing at a pitch during ATC’s 16-6 win over the IYAOYAS at the main softball field here Saturday. ATC took the lead early in the game, scoring 14 runs in the first inning. The IYAOYAS scored only one run in the first inning before making five more runs in the third. - Paul Torres, ATC outfielder, prepares to swing at a pitch during ATC’s 16-6 win over the IYAOYAS at the main softball field here Saturday. ATC took the lead early in the game, scoring 14 runs in the first inning. The IYAOYAS scored only one run in the first inning before making five more runs in the third.