Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

A KC-130J takes off from West Field Runway May 27 during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. Marine Aircraft Group 12 participated in the exercise, especially significant because this is the first time in nearly 60 years Marines have landed aircraft on Tinian. - A KC-130J takes off from West Field Runway May 27 during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. Marine Aircraft Group 12 participated in the exercise, especially significant because this is the first time in nearly 60 years Marines have landed aircraft on Tinian.

Lance Cpl. Whitford L. Horton, station Aircraft Rescue Fightfighter, wraps up the National Colors while performing the flag lowering ceremony at sunset here May 29, 2012. National Colors here in front of Building one are raised and lowered every morning and every evening to show our respect for the Americans who have served and for all the freedoms America holds true. - Lance Cpl. Whitford L. Horton, station Aircraft Rescue Fightfighter, wraps up the National Colors while performing the flag lowering ceremony at sunset here May 29, 2012. National Colors here in front of Building one are raised and lowered every morning and every evening to show our respect for the Americans who have served and for all the freedoms America holds true.

Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, 1st Marine Air Wing commanding officer, talks about the strategic importance of Tinian's air fields on West Field Runway, Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands during Exercise Gieger Fury 2012 May 29, 2012. The purpose of Exercise Geiger Fury is to execute and assess combined expeditionary operations in the South Pacific. - Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler, 1st Marine Air Wing commanding officer, talks about the strategic importance of Tinian's air fields on West Field Runway, Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands during Exercise Gieger Fury 2012 May 29, 2012. The purpose of Exercise Geiger Fury is to execute and assess combined expeditionary operations in the South Pacific.

A child tries on and plays with gear from a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12 static display while attending a historic Memorial Day service on North Field on the island of Tinian May 28, as servicemembers take a reprieve from participating in Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. - A child tries on and plays with gear from a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12 static display while attending a historic Memorial Day service on North Field on the island of Tinian May 28, as servicemembers take a reprieve from participating in Exercise Geiger Fury 2012.

(Left) Sierra Apple, a Matthew C. Perry High School Lady Samurai soccer player fights with an Osan American High School Lady cougar player for control of the ball during the 2012 Division II Far East Soccer Tournament at Penny Lake field here May 25, 2012. The tournament started May 21. The Lady Samurai won the championship 5-2. The Lady Samurai were able to pull away with a series of late scores. This was the Lady Samurai’s first championship and the first time both the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams have won championships simultaneously, with the Samurai beating the Yongsan International School of Seoul Guardians at Osan 4-2. - (Left) Sierra Apple, a Matthew C. Perry High School Lady Samurai soccer player fights with an Osan American High School Lady cougar player for control of the ball during the 2012 Division II Far East Soccer Tournament at Penny Lake field here May 25, 2012. The tournament started May 21. The Lady Samurai won the championship 5-2. The Lady Samurai were able to pull away with a series of late scores. This was the Lady Samurai’s first championship and the first time both the girls’ and boys’ soccer teams have won championships simultaneously, with the Samurai beating the Yongsan International School of Seoul Guardians at Osan 4-2.

Bill Steeves, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Egress Trainer Instructor/ Operator/Maintainer, speaks to Combat Logistics Company 36 Marines before they begin the rollover and egress simulation at the MET building here May 23, 2012. The MET is one of two machines on base that train servicemembers to escape in the event of a vehicle rollover. The other is the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer. The MET allows for 360 degree rotation to simulate the rollover of an MRAP. - Bill Steeves, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Egress Trainer Instructor/ Operator/Maintainer, speaks to Combat Logistics Company 36 Marines before they begin the rollover and egress simulation at the MET building here May 23, 2012. The MET is one of two machines on base that train servicemembers to escape in the event of a vehicle rollover. The other is the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer. The MET allows for 360 degree rotation to simulate the rollover of an MRAP.

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121 FA-18D Hornets are the first jets to land on Tinian May 23 during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. The arresting gear instillation was set in coral terrain and the pilots of VMFA (AW) were the first to have ever made a coral arrestment. - Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121 FA-18D Hornets are the first jets to land on Tinian May 23 during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012. The arresting gear instillation was set in coral terrain and the pilots of VMFA (AW) were the first to have ever made a coral arrestment.

TINIAN, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands — Lance Cpl. Fabian A. Gomezortiz, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, water purification technician, records the activities of the light-weight purification system May 21 during exercise Geiger Fury 2012. - TINIAN, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands — Lance Cpl. Fabian A. Gomezortiz, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, water purification technician, records the activities of the light-weight purification system May 21 during exercise Geiger Fury 2012.

Marine spouses fight with pugil sticks during Jane Wayne Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 19. Jane Wayne Day lets family members experience parts of Marine Corps life to provide shared experience and understanding. - Marine spouses fight with pugil sticks during Jane Wayne Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 19. Jane Wayne Day lets family members experience parts of Marine Corps life to provide shared experience and understanding.

Anita Clayton, a 131 pound and above competitor, pulls a two and a half truck during the 2012 Strongman Competition at Penny Lake Field Here May 19, 2012. The competition consisted of several events including a Farmer’s Walk, tire flip, barrel press and truck pull. A total of 10 competitors, three males and seven females, participated in two classes for females and three for males. - Anita Clayton, a 131 pound and above competitor, pulls a two and a half truck during the 2012 Strongman Competition at Penny Lake Field Here May 19, 2012. The competition consisted of several events including a Farmer’s Walk, tire flip, barrel press and truck pull. A total of 10 competitors, three males and seven females, participated in two classes for females and three for males.