Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Marines attending the Water Survival Advanced course compete against one another in a run-swim-run event May 23, 2013 at the WaterWorks outdoor pool. This event consisted of Marines practicing each of the three different types of rescue swimming techniques. - Marines attending the Water Survival Advanced course compete against one another in a run-swim-run event May 23, 2013 at the WaterWorks outdoor pool. This event consisted of Marines practicing each of the three different types of rescue swimming techniques.

A Single Marine Program cleanup event participant picks up trash while walking through one of the trails at Futashika Umezu Falls and park, May 17, 2013. “I like to volunteer to a cause,”said Maria Molinalemus, SMP river cleanup participant. “If you can’t give out money, then you have to give a piece of yourself and I think helping out the community is the best thing. ... It’s about helping out.” - A Single Marine Program cleanup event participant picks up trash while walking through one of the trails at Futashika Umezu Falls and park, May 17, 2013. “I like to volunteer to a cause,”said Maria Molinalemus, SMP river cleanup participant. “If you can’t give out money, then you have to give a piece of yourself and I think helping out the community is the best thing. ... It’s about helping out.”

Lt. Alexander Cho, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 chaplain, prepares to hit a volleyball during the Commander's Cup two-on-two volleyball tournament hosted by IronWorks intramural sports at the outdoor volleyball courts near IronWorks Gym at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 17, 2013. - Lt. Alexander Cho, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 chaplain, prepares to hit a volleyball during the Commander's Cup two-on-two volleyball tournament hosted by IronWorks intramural sports at the outdoor volleyball courts near IronWorks Gym at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 17, 2013.

Deanna O'Neal, left, Officers' Spouses' Club philanthropy chairman, hands Josiah Ricafrente, Matthew C. Perry High School senior, his scholarship at the Officers' Spouses' Club scholarship night held in building 1200 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 16, 2013. Ricafrente said he plans to use his money toward paying for his tuition at the University of California at Irvine as he pursues his studies toward becoming an aerospace engineer. - Deanna O'Neal, left, Officers' Spouses' Club philanthropy chairman, hands Josiah Ricafrente, Matthew C. Perry High School senior, his scholarship at the Officers' Spouses' Club scholarship night held in building 1200 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 16, 2013. Ricafrente said he plans to use his money toward paying for his tuition at the University of California at Irvine as he pursues his studies toward becoming an aerospace engineer.

Cpl. Ronald Watts Jr., a station Provost Marshal’s Office special reaction team member and “Adopt-a-School” program volunteer, helps a Matthew C. Perry student look up material for a research paper at the M.C. Perry High School opportunity hall here May 13, 2013. The “Adopt-a-School” program came about as a way to monitor and help at-risk students. Students must have two Fs or a 2.00 grade point average or less to qualify. - Cpl. Ronald Watts Jr., a station Provost Marshal’s Office special reaction team member and “Adopt-a-School” program volunteer, helps a Matthew C. Perry student look up material for a research paper at the M.C. Perry High School opportunity hall here May 13, 2013. The “Adopt-a-School” program came about as a way to monitor and help at-risk students. Students must have two Fs or a 2.00 grade point average or less to qualify.

Sgt. Maj. Jason Simmons, Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 sergeant major, stands tall during the relief and appointment ceremony at the VMFA(AW)-242 hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 13, 2013. Simmons is a former 2nd Recruit Training Battalion sergeant major at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC. - Sgt. Maj. Jason Simmons, Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 sergeant major, stands tall during the relief and appointment ceremony at the VMFA(AW)-242 hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 13, 2013. Simmons is a former 2nd Recruit Training Battalion sergeant major at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, SC.