Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Jimmy Stare, a musician and retired Marine, performs during the 2013 Summer Music Festival that took place at the Penny Lake fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 21, 2013. Page took time after his stage performance to pass out free CDs and other gifts to fans. - Jimmy Stare, a musician and retired Marine, performs during the 2013 Summer Music Festival that took place at the Penny Lake fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 21, 2013. Page took time after his stage performance to pass out free CDs and other gifts to fans.

Sgt. Abreu Otniel, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron air traffic controller and quarterback, prepares to throw the ball as members of the Marine Aircraft Group 12 team close in on him during the flag football Fall Classic at Penny Lake fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 20, 2013. Each team is made up of Marines from different sections who are chosen through try outs. - Sgt. Abreu Otniel, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron air traffic controller and quarterback, prepares to throw the ball as members of the Marine Aircraft Group 12 team close in on him during the flag football Fall Classic at Penny Lake fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 20, 2013. Each team is made up of Marines from different sections who are chosen through try outs.

Kevin Baldes, bassist and singer for Lit, plays during their opening song in a specialperformance at the Club Iwakuni ballroom aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 7, 2013. The band was originallyslated to perform at the Summer Music Festivalbefore it was rescheduled to Sept. 21. - Kevin Baldes, bassist and singer for Lit, plays during their opening song in a special performance at the Club Iwakuni ballroom aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 7, 2013. The band was originally slated to perform at the Summer Music Festival before it was rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Maj. Jonathan Kehr, Marine Aircraft Group 12 logistics officer, hits a tennis ball to Sgt. Michael Ledyard, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 career planner, during the Commander’s Cup Tennis Tournament that took place near the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 6, 2013. The tennis tourney is the second-to-last Commander's Cup event scheduled this year. - Maj. Jonathan Kehr, Marine Aircraft Group 12 logistics officer, hits a tennis ball to Sgt. Michael Ledyard, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 career planner, during the Commander’s Cup Tennis Tournament that took place near the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 6, 2013. The tennis tourney is the second-to-last Commander's Cup event scheduled this year.

Firefighters from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, prepare to suit up for their practical application exam during the Urban Search and Rescue Technical Search Training course Aug. 27, 2013. - Firefighters from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, prepare to suit up for their practical application exam during the Urban Search and Rescue Technical Search Training course Aug. 27, 2013.

Col. Bob Boucher, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, commanding officer, delivers his opening remarks in front of the Matthew C. Perry Elementary School here, Aug. 26, 2013. Boucher encouraged the kids to set goals for the new school year, encouraged the parents to volunteer and raise awareness to the issues of absences and tardiness. - Col. Bob Boucher, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, commanding officer, delivers his opening remarks in front of the Matthew C. Perry Elementary School here, Aug. 26, 2013. Boucher encouraged the kids to set goals for the new school year, encouraged the parents to volunteer and raise awareness to the issues of absences and tardiness.

Lance Cpl. Terrance Watts, a plane captain with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, digs a trench for irrigation lines, Aug. 24, 2013. Watts spent his day helping the Jilkminggan community and in return they cooked the Marines and sailors authentic Aboriginal food to include bush bread. - Lance Cpl. Terrance Watts, a plane captain with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, digs a trench for irrigation lines, Aug. 24, 2013. Watts spent his day helping the Jilkminggan community and in return they cooked the Marines and sailors authentic Aboriginal food to include bush bread.

Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines extinguish a fire during live-fire training at the burn pit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 23, 2013. While conducting live-fire training, two Marines man the hose while a senior Marine observes closely to make sure they are performing the proper procedures. ARFF Marines Conduct this type of training a few times a month, generally on Fridays, to stay proficient in their training so they can effectively respond to any crisis. - Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines extinguish a fire during live-fire training at the burn pit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 23, 2013. While conducting live-fire training, two Marines man the hose while a senior Marine observes closely to make sure they are performing the proper procedures. ARFF Marines Conduct this type of training a few times a month, generally on Fridays, to stay proficient in their training so they can effectively respond to any crisis.

Matthew C. Perry High School football players line up during practice at M. C. Perry football field aboard Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. M. C. Perry High School is slated to have a varsity football team after this season. - Matthew C. Perry High School football players line up during practice at M. C. Perry football field aboard Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. M. C. Perry High School is slated to have a varsity football team after this season.

Cpl. Tyler Alcisto, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 motor transportation mechanic, works on a dead-lined 7-ton truck at the MWSS-171 motot-T warehouse at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. While the majority of the unit is away, motor-T mechanics repair the vehicles for operational use once the Marines return. - Cpl. Tyler Alcisto, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 motor transportation mechanic, works on a dead-lined 7-ton truck at the MWSS-171 motot-T warehouse at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. While the majority of the unit is away, motor-T mechanics repair the vehicles for operational use once the Marines return.