Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Andy Stephens a super heavyweight power lifter lifts 250 kg. or 551 lbs. which was the most amout of weight which was successfully lifted during the entire event. As the bar bent from all the weight Stephens forced it high and completed his lift. - Andy Stephens a super heavyweight power lifter lifts 250 kg. or 551 lbs. which was the most amout of weight which was successfully lifted during the entire event. As the bar bent from all the weight Stephens forced it high and completed his lift.

The Japanese Marintime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 drill platoon performs rifle manual techniques during a demonstration at the JMSDF Iwakuni Air Base Festival here Sunday. There are approximately 1,600 JMSDF service members on station here. - The Japanese Marintime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 drill platoon performs rifle manual techniques during a demonstration at the JMSDF Iwakuni Air Base Festival here Sunday. There are approximately 1,600 JMSDF service members on station here.

Cpl. Delshan R. Martinez, a Combat Logistics Company 36 motor vehicle operator, trips over himself as he scores a goal against Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 during an earth ball game at Penny Lake field here Sept. 16. CLC-36 won a best-of-three series with a combined score of 2-0. - Cpl. Delshan R. Martinez, a Combat Logistics Company 36 motor vehicle operator, trips over himself as he scores a goal against Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 during an earth ball game at Penny Lake field here Sept. 16. CLC-36 won a best-of-three series with a combined score of 2-0.

Cpl. Jose Casal, consolidated automatic support system technician, and Lance Cpl. Brittany Daniels, administrative specialist, both with Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 12, hold the banner and lead approximately 275 station residents to the Marine Memorial Chapel here Sunday during the 6th annual Freedom Walk September 11, 2001, remembrance ceremony. - Cpl. Jose Casal, consolidated automatic support system technician, and Lance Cpl. Brittany Daniels, administrative specialist, both with Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 12, hold the banner and lead approximately 275 station residents to the Marine Memorial Chapel here Sunday during the 6th annual Freedom Walk September 11, 2001, remembrance ceremony.

A Strike Fighter Squadron 94 F-18 Hornet prepares to take off to train on the flightline here during exercise Habu Fire II Aug. 31. Habu Fire II was a joint-training exercise where squadrons worked together to perform and improve efficiency in air-to-air operations. - A Strike Fighter Squadron 94 F-18 Hornet prepares to take off to train on the flightline here during exercise Habu Fire II Aug. 31. Habu Fire II was a joint-training exercise where squadrons worked together to perform and improve efficiency in air-to-air operations.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Elizabeth Cisneros prepares an explosive device made of C-4 during improvised explosive device (IED) training on Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, September 7, 2011. U.S. Marines trained hand-in-hand with EOD technicians on various explosive devices and hazardous material while also learning the dangers of each. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kassie L. McDole/Released) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Elizabeth Cisneros prepares an explosive device made of C-4 during improvised explosive device (IED) training on Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, September 7, 2011. U.S. Marines trained hand-in-hand with EOD technicians on various explosive devices and hazardous material while also learning the dangers of each. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kassie L. McDole/Released)

Tyler R. Stevenson, 13, and Colin R. Ernst, 11, swim laps during a Tsunami Swim Club practice at the IronWorks Gym indoor pool here Sept. 8. The children get a unique experience of traveling around Japan to compete against Japanese and American swim teams during swim meets. - Tyler R. Stevenson, 13, and Colin R. Ernst, 11, swim laps during a Tsunami Swim Club practice at the IronWorks Gym indoor pool here Sept. 8. The children get a unique experience of traveling around Japan to compete against Japanese and American swim teams during swim meets.

Taylor R. Marine, 13, a Troop 77 Eagle Scout, leads his fellow Scouts in reciting the Scout Oath during Troop 77's Court of Honor ceremony at Yujo Hall here Sept. 7. The Court of Honor ceremony is hosted once a year and publicly recognizes Scouts for their achievements. - Taylor R. Marine, 13, a Troop 77 Eagle Scout, leads his fellow Scouts in reciting the Scout Oath during Troop 77's Court of Honor ceremony at Yujo Hall here Sept. 7. The Court of Honor ceremony is hosted once a year and publicly recognizes Scouts for their achievements.

Cpl. Justin L. Carter, Indoor Small Arms Range ammo noncommissioned officer, draws down on a target as he prepares to fire at the ISAR here Sept. 14 during the Combat Marksmanship Training Course. The course focuses on teaching Marines proper stance and firing techniques associated with pistol qualifications. - Cpl. Justin L. Carter, Indoor Small Arms Range ammo noncommissioned officer, draws down on a target as he prepares to fire at the ISAR here Sept. 14 during the Combat Marksmanship Training Course. The course focuses on teaching Marines proper stance and firing techniques associated with pistol qualifications.