Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Jennifer Gilmer holds the ankles of her son, Gregory Gilmer, 11, allowing him to perform the proper yoga pose at IronWorks Gym here Feb. 14. The class was taught by fitness instructors who shared their knowledge with the couples who attended. Not everyone came with their romantic partner, some attended with other family members or friends. - Jennifer Gilmer holds the ankles of her son, Gregory Gilmer, 11, allowing him to perform the proper yoga pose at IronWorks Gym here Feb. 14. The class was taught by fitness instructors who shared their knowledge with the couples who attended. Not everyone came with their romantic partner, some attended with other family members or friends.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Bellan M. Rombawa, boatswain’s mate, peers out of a high powered telescope to over view the harbor near the airfield here Feb. 1. The Harbor must remain under constant supervision to ensure no one gets near the air station who does not belong. Harbor operations also keeps the station’s coast secure against any threats. Without Harbor Operations many exercises and consistent training would come to a halt. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Bellan M. Rombawa, boatswain’s mate, peers out of a high powered telescope to over view the harbor near the airfield here Feb. 1. The Harbor must remain under constant supervision to ensure no one gets near the air station who does not belong. Harbor operations also keeps the station’s coast secure against any threats. Without Harbor Operations many exercises and consistent training would come to a halt.

A Marine Attack Squadron 311 AV-8B Harrier sits in the squadron hangar for routine maintenance here Feb. 7. Six AV-8B Harriers and approximately 150 VMA-311 Marines, flew into the Western Pacific as part of the Unit::r::::n::Deployment Program to further the squadron’s training and maintain a high level of mission readiness. Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Marine Logistics Squadron 12 have equipped the VMA-311 Marines to stay prepared. - A Marine Attack Squadron 311 AV-8B Harrier sits in the squadron hangar for routine maintenance here Feb. 7. Six AV-8B Harriers and approximately 150 VMA-311 Marines, flew into the Western Pacific as part of the Unit::r::::n::Deployment Program to further the squadron’s training and maintain a high level of mission readiness. Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Marine Logistics Squadron 12 have equipped the VMA-311 Marines to stay prepared.

Seaman Eleazar Vela, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 corpsman, attempts to put a breathing::r::::n::tube in the simulation body during training at the Battalion Aid Station Feb. 3 in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. - Seaman Eleazar Vela, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 corpsman, attempts to put a breathing::r::::n::tube in the simulation body during training at the Battalion Aid Station Feb. 3 in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2012.

Master Sgt. Shelly D. Bothwell Jr., Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation supply department supply management division staff noncomissioned officer in charge coats his hands in chalk in preparation for deadlifting at the IronWorks Gym here Feb. 3. Bothwell credits his faith and a desire to compete with his longevity in the sport. - Master Sgt. Shelly D. Bothwell Jr., Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation supply department supply management division staff noncomissioned officer in charge coats his hands in chalk in preparation for deadlifting at the IronWorks Gym here Feb. 3. Bothwell credits his faith and a desire to compete with his longevity in the sport.

Cpl. Damian Renifo, a Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 12 maintenance administrator, lifts weights Feb. 2 at the full gym set up by Marine Corps Community Services during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. - Cpl. Damian Renifo, a Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 12 maintenance administrator, lifts weights Feb. 2 at the full gym set up by Marine Corps Community Services during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012.

Sgt. Kyle C. Hill, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Special Reaction Team team leader and Auxiliary Security Forces instructor, demonstrates the proper application of a hold on the arm of Lance Cpl. Paul J. Halter, H&HS SRT member during ASF training at the IronWorks Gym sports courts here Jan. 27. Approximately 34 Marines took part in the training coming from various shops within the squadron. - Sgt. Kyle C. Hill, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Special Reaction Team team leader and Auxiliary Security Forces instructor, demonstrates the proper application of a hold on the arm of Lance Cpl. Paul J. Halter, H&HS SRT member during ASF training at the IronWorks Gym sports courts here Jan. 27. Approximately 34 Marines took part in the training coming from various shops within the squadron.