Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Children build picture frames during Superheroes and Princesses at Yujo Hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. Kids created the picture frames to hold photographs that were taken during the event of them in their costumes. - Children build picture frames during Superheroes and Princesses at Yujo Hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. Kids created the picture frames to hold photographs that were taken during the event of them in their costumes.

Alyssa Brickman, 9, listens to a story from the bible during Vacation Bible School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 20, 2013. Many lessons are taught at VBS to help the children be more familiar with the Bible. - Alyssa Brickman, 9, listens to a story from the bible during Vacation Bible School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 20, 2013. Many lessons are taught at VBS to help the children be more familiar with the Bible.

Sergeant Major Peter W. Ferral, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, gives Pfc. David S. Dignetti, H&HS aviation operation specialist, a positive counseling for his Hard Charger of the Week achievement Aug. 19, 2013. Growing up in a Marine Corps household, joining the Marine Corps out of high school, and due to positive leaders and role models throughout his days as a junior Marine, Ferral has been equipped with the tools to give him the ability to lead from the front and motivate younger Marines. When Ferral sees younger Marines leading from the front and motivating all Marines, regardless of rank, he said that is what keeps him motivated. - Sergeant Major Peter W. Ferral, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, gives Pfc. David S. Dignetti, H&HS aviation operation specialist, a positive counseling for his Hard Charger of the Week achievement Aug. 19, 2013. Growing up in a Marine Corps household, joining the Marine Corps out of high school, and due to positive leaders and role models throughout his days as a junior Marine, Ferral has been equipped with the tools to give him the ability to lead from the front and motivate younger Marines. When Ferral sees younger Marines leading from the front and motivating all Marines, regardless of rank, he said that is what keeps him motivated.

Scouts from Troop 77 play tug-of-war with Japanese scouts from Iwakuni at Penny Lake field aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during the Iwakuni Day Camp “Space is the Place” event, August 18, 2013. Tug-of-war was one of many games played during Iwakuni Day Camp field day. - Scouts from Troop 77 play tug-of-war with Japanese scouts from Iwakuni at Penny Lake field aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during the Iwakuni Day Camp “Space is the Place” event, August 18, 2013. Tug-of-war was one of many games played during Iwakuni Day Camp field day.

A VMFA-112 F/A-18 Hornet sits on the flight line here Aug. 16, 2013. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 is scheduled to be in Iwakini for approximately six months. - A VMFA-112 F/A-18 Hornet sits on the flight line here Aug. 16, 2013. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 is scheduled to be in Iwakini for approximately six months.

Cpl. Stephenie Stombaugh, a motor transportation operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, helps a student with an arts-and-crafts project at the Macfarlane Elementary School in Katherine, Australia, during a community relations event Aug. 16, 2013. The Marines are scheduled to visit the school and work with students twice a week for the duration of Exercise Southern Frontier. - Cpl. Stephenie Stombaugh, a motor transportation operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, helps a student with an arts-and-crafts project at the Macfarlane Elementary School in Katherine, Australia, during a community relations event Aug. 16, 2013. The Marines are scheduled to visit the school and work with students twice a week for the duration of Exercise Southern Frontier.

Participants race to the finish line during a Single Marine Program Pool Party Dolphin Relay Race at WaterWorks Outdoor Pool aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 9, 2013. Single Marine Program hosts monthly events to entertain single and unaccompanied Marines. - Participants race to the finish line during a Single Marine Program Pool Party Dolphin Relay Race at WaterWorks Outdoor Pool aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, August 9, 2013. Single Marine Program hosts monthly events to entertain single and unaccompanied Marines.

Navy Lt. Nathan Oehrlein, right, a flight surgeon with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 discusses search-and-rescue techniques with Mick Gablonski, a search-and-rescue crewman with the Commercial Helicopter Company SAR, during Exercise Southern Frontier 2013, Aug. 9. Southern Frontier is being conducted to help enhance readiness, increase interoperability of forces, and strengthen regional partnerships to effectively respond to regional challenges. - Navy Lt. Nathan Oehrlein, right, a flight surgeon with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 discusses search-and-rescue techniques with Mick Gablonski, a search-and-rescue crewman with the Commercial Helicopter Company SAR, during Exercise Southern Frontier 2013, Aug. 9. Southern Frontier is being conducted to help enhance readiness, increase interoperability of forces, and strengthen regional partnerships to effectively respond to regional challenges.