Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Mike Rodriguez, Reapers right fielder, hits the ball during an at bat against the WhiteSnakes at the softball field July 11, 2013. Though the Reapers took the win, the WhiteSnakes began to make a comeback in the 4th inning. - Mike Rodriguez, Reapers right fielder, hits the ball during an at bat against the White Snakes at the softball field July 11, 2013. Though the Reapers took the win, the White Snakes began to make a comeback in the 4th inning.

Servicemembers duck as a grenade explodes during a training exercise located on a grenade range at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji during Exercise Dragon Fire 2013, July 10. Training participants started training by rehearsing throwing techniques, then moved on to using the M-69 practice grenade, commonly known as a “blue body.” - Servicemembers duck as a grenade explodes during a training exercise located on a grenade range at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji during Exercise Dragon Fire 2013, July 10. Training participants started training by rehearsing throwing techniques, then moved on to using the M-69 practice grenade, commonly known as a “blue body.”

Sergeants and senior leaders from Combat Logistics Company participating in Exercise Dragon Fire 2013 attended a Range Safety Officer class aboard Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, July 9. The purpose of DF13 is to increase CLC-36's ability to function in a combat environment, build esprit de corps and facilitate engaged leadership. - Sergeants and senior leaders from Combat Logistics Company participating in Exercise Dragon Fire 2013 attended a Range Safety Officer class aboard Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, July 9. The purpose of DF13 is to increase CLC-36's ability to function in a combat environment, build esprit de corps and facilitate engaged leadership.

Participants ride bikes, scooters and walk during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Independence Day Parade that circled the Parade deck block aboard station, July 4, 2013. Bikes, scooters and helmets were decorated in red, white and blue as they kept on trucking through the rain to show their American pride. - Participants ride bikes, scooters and walk during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Independence Day Parade that circled the Parade deck block aboard station, July 4, 2013. Bikes, scooters and helmets were decorated in red, white and blue as they kept on trucking through the rain to show their American pride.

Children from the Yahata Gakuen Children’s Home swim with Marines and sailors from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 during a community relations event at the WaterWorks outdoor pool, June 30, 2013. The children whirled and splashed about in the pool with servicemembers to cool off from the activities that were played in the hot, humid weather earlier in the day. - Children from the Yahata Gakuen Children’s Home swim with Marines and sailors from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 during a community relations event at the WaterWorks outdoor pool, June 30, 2013. The children whirled and splashed about in the pool with servicemembers to cool off from the activities that were played in the hot, humid weather earlier in the day.

Maj. Gen. Christopher Owens, 1st Marine Air Wing commanding general, talks with servicemembers from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 in the VMFA(AW)-242 hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 28, 2013. Owens visited all of the wing units aboard station as part of his final tour as 1st MAW CG. - Maj. Gen. Christopher Owens, 1st Marine Air Wing commanding general, talks with servicemembers from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 in the VMFA(AW)-242 hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 28, 2013. Owens visited all of the wing units aboard station as part of his final tour as 1st MAW CG.

Seiji Shoya, Club Iwakuni supervisor, performs a taste test at Club Iwakuni at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 27, 2013. Shoya has been working at Club Iwakuni for 32 years and is capable of doing any task in the kitchen. - Seiji Shoya, Club Iwakuni supervisor, performs a taste test at Club Iwakuni at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 27, 2013. Shoya has been working at Club Iwakuni for 32 years and is capable of doing any task in the kitchen.

Lt. Col. Mike Carriero, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni S-1 and manpower director, cuts the cake after a retirement ceremony for local national employees at the Landing Zoneinside Club Iwakuni, June 26, 2013. Eight local national employees received certificates for their commitment to service during the ceremony. - Lt. Col. Mike Carriero, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni S-1 and manpower director, cuts the cake after a retirement ceremony for local national employees at the Landing Zone inside Club Iwakuni, June 26, 2013. Eight local national employees received certificates for their commitment to service during the ceremony.

Kaori Nohara, a Club Iwakuni chef, uses a piping bag to make roses to decorate a birthday cake for a customer at Club Iwakuni, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 21, 2013. Nohara has been baking for nearly eight of the 13 years she has worked at the club. - Kaori Nohara, a Club Iwakuni chef, uses a piping bag to make roses to decorate a birthday cake for a customer at Club Iwakuni, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 21, 2013. Nohara has been baking for nearly eight of the 13 years she has worked at the club.

Zombie targets hang covered in bullet holes and fake blood during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Zombie Shoot, which took place in the Indoor Small Arms Range, June 18-20, 2013. Maj. Elizabeth Pham, H&HS executive officer, said she organized the event for junior Marines as an opportunity to have an event of their own and introduce them to the Beretta M9 pistol. - Zombie targets hang covered in bullet holes and fake blood during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Zombie Shoot, which took place in the Indoor Small Arms Range, June 18-20, 2013. Maj. Elizabeth Pham, H&HS executive officer, said she organized the event for junior Marines as an opportunity to have an event of their own and introduce them to the Beretta M9 pistol.