Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Col. James C. Stewart, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, keeps his eye fixed on the ball while landing a successful putt on the final day of play of the Torii Pines Golf Course here April 1. Stewart recalled fond memories as each hole held its own story since the time the he first stepped foot on station. - Col. James C. Stewart, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, keeps his eye fixed on the ball while landing a successful putt on the final day of play of the Torii Pines Golf Course here April 1. Stewart recalled fond memories as each hole held its own story since the time the he first stepped foot on station.

Carts loaded with bags of golf clubs stand by in preparation for the final Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron versus Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 golf tournament held at the Torii Pines Golf Course here March 30. This tournament determined who would hold the championship trophy for good. - Carts loaded with bags of golf clubs stand by in preparation for the final Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron versus Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 golf tournament held at the Torii Pines Golf Course here March 30. This tournament determined who would hold the championship trophy for good.

Cpl. Samantha Jones, a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, calls for help on a radio for a wounded role player during a mass casualty exercise here March 14. The mass casualty exercise was conducted to test ARFF Marine's first response coordination and procedures in the event of an actual mass casualty incident aboard station. - Cpl. Samantha Jones, a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Aircraft Rescue Firefighter, calls for help on a radio for a wounded role player during a mass casualty exercise here March 14. The mass casualty exercise was conducted to test ARFF Marine's first response coordination and procedures in the event of an actual mass casualty incident aboard station.

The Eagle, Globe and Anchor is proudly displayed on a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted wooden pen at the Wood Hobby Shop here Feb. 29. The Wood Hobby Shop not only offers wood-crafting enthusiasts an opportunity to make pens but also bed frames, wooden display cases and anything else that may come to mind. They are limited only by practicality and imaginations. - The Eagle, Globe and Anchor is proudly displayed on a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted wooden pen at the Wood Hobby Shop here Feb. 29. The Wood Hobby Shop not only offers wood-crafting enthusiasts an opportunity to make pens but also bed frames, wooden display cases and anything else that may come to mind. They are limited only by practicality and imaginations.

Volunteers remove old walls of what used to be a local souvenir shop and restaurant at a dock in Ishinomaki, Japan, March 6. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteers and other local organizations::r::::n::worked in different locations around Ishinomaki to help local communities recover from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the area.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer/released) - Volunteers remove old walls of what used to be a local souvenir shop and restaurant at a dock in Ishinomaki, Japan, March 6. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteers and other local organizations::r::::n::worked in different locations around Ishinomaki to help local communities recover from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the area.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer/released)

Red wine pours into a patron’s glass during the Marine Corps Community Services 11th annual Wine Festival at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Club Iwakuni ballroom March 10. The festival featured more than 100 different types of wine from around the world.::r::::n::(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released - Red wine pours into a patron’s glass during the Marine Corps Community Services 11th annual Wine Festival at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Club Iwakuni ballroom March 10. The festival featured more than 100 different types of wine from around the world.::r::::n::(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/Released

The Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Vietnam memorial sits at the four-way intersection out by the Commissary here. Constructed in May 26, 1972, the memorial was built in dedication of the 493 1st MAW service members who gave their lives during the Vietnam War.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer/released) - The Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Vietnam memorial sits at the four-way intersection out by the Commissary here. Constructed in May 26, 1972, the memorial was built in dedication of the 493 1st MAW service members who gave their lives during the Vietnam War.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer/released)

Taki Yamada, Ajina-Dai Junior High School forward, sprints with the ball into Otake Junior High School territory during a U.S. – Japan youth basketball tournament at IronWorks Gym sports courts here Saturday. The children were able to experience different cultures and gain a better understanding of each other during the games and hanging out at the Crossroads Mall afterwards. - Taki Yamada, Ajina-Dai Junior High School forward, sprints with the ball into Otake Junior High School territory during a U.S. – Japan youth basketball tournament at IronWorks Gym sports courts here Saturday. The children were able to experience different cultures and gain a better understanding of each other during the games and hanging out at the Crossroads Mall afterwards.

(Left to right) Staff Sgt. Chowa Pearson, Sgt. Maj. Albert Diaz, Lt. j. g. Alexander Cho and Cpl. Eric Holz, Marine Wing Support::r::::n::Squadron servicemembers and winners of the Commander’s Cup three point shoot out competition, held at IronWorks Gym sports courts here March 23. The MWSS-171 scored a total of 114 points durring the cometition. - (Left to right) Staff Sgt. Chowa Pearson, Sgt. Maj. Albert Diaz, Lt. j. g. Alexander Cho and Cpl. Eric Holz, Marine Wing Support::r::::n::Squadron servicemembers and winners of the Commander’s Cup three point shoot out competition, held at IronWorks Gym sports courts here March 23. The MWSS-171 scored a total of 114 points durring the cometition.