Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Max bites a suspect, Sgt. Agustin G. Garcia, Provost Marshal's Office kennel master, in order to allow her handler, Sgt. Johnathon E. Pierce, PMO chief K-9 trainer, to catch up to the suspect during a demonstration for the students of Matthew C. Perry Elementary School here May 14, 2012. A K-9 can not only provide a better way to stop suspects but can also deter some suspects from breaking::r::::n::the law. - Max bites a suspect, Sgt. Agustin G. Garcia, Provost Marshal's Office kennel master, in order to allow her handler, Sgt. Johnathon E. Pierce, PMO chief K-9 trainer, to catch up to the suspect during a demonstration for the students of Matthew C. Perry Elementary School here May 14, 2012. A K-9 can not only provide a better way to stop suspects but can also deter some suspects from breaking::r::::n::the law.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, heavy equipment operators unload crates containing cots and tents during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012, May 14, 2012. The Marines worked late into the night, keeping a steady pace to construct the forward operating base. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, heavy equipment operators unload crates containing cots and tents during Exercise Geiger Fury 2012, May 14, 2012. The Marines worked late into the night, keeping a steady pace to construct the forward operating base.

Personally owned vehicles, such as this 1992 Autozam Scrom, are one of several vehicles which may be bought and sold by station residents when performing a Permanent Change of Station here. Accompanied servicemembers are allowed a total of two vehicles while unaccompanied servicemembers are only allowed one. - Personally owned vehicles, such as this 1992 Autozam Scrom, are one of several vehicles which may be bought and sold by station residents when performing a Permanent Change of Station here. Accompanied servicemembers are allowed a total of two vehicles while unaccompanied servicemembers are only allowed one.

A Japanese spectator takes a photo of Blue Impulse during Friendship Day 2012 here, May 5, 2012. Friendship Day brought more than 285,000 spectators aboard the station to partake in static displays,::r::::n::American and Japanese vendors and a day-long air show. - A Japanese spectator takes a photo of Blue Impulse during Friendship Day 2012 here, May 5, 2012. Friendship Day brought more than 285,000 spectators aboard the station to partake in static displays,::r::::n::American and Japanese vendors and a day-long air show.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard E. Petersen of the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, right, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Bruce D. Gordon, at the change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2012. The ceremony recognized the change of command from U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard E. Petersen to Lt. Col. Bruce D. Gordon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Todd F. Michalek/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard E. Petersen of the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, right, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Bruce D. Gordon, at the change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 4, 2012. The ceremony recognized the change of command from U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard E. Petersen to Lt. Col. Bruce D. Gordon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Todd F. Michalek/Released)

Col. Christopher J. Mahoney, Marine Aircraft Group 12 commanding officer, speaks to all those attending the realignment ceremony of Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 from Marine Wing Support Group 17 to MAG-12 on the parade deck here, May 4, 2012. The realignemnt was done as part of the Marine Corps wide drawdown, but will not degrade the strength of MWSS-171. - Col. Christopher J. Mahoney, Marine Aircraft Group 12 commanding officer, speaks to all those attending the realignment ceremony of Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 from Marine Wing Support Group 17 to MAG-12 on the parade deck here, May 4, 2012. The realignemnt was done as part of the Marine Corps wide drawdown, but will not degrade the strength of MWSS-171.