Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

A Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldier receives a haircut at the northside barbershop during a recent visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 28, 2013. Two JGSDF soldiers opted to get an authentic Marine Corps haircut, a high and tight, during the three-day visit. - A Japan Ground Self Defense Force soldier receives a haircut at the northside barbershop during a recent visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 28, 2013. Two JGSDF soldiers opted to get an authentic Marine Corps haircut, a high and tight, during the three-day visit.

Raul Zepeda, NWO bowler, concentrates as he prepares to place a carefully aimed shot during his final game of the series of the intramural bowling season at the Strike Zone bowling alley here, Feb. 27, 2013. Each team in the intramural bowling season integrated servicemembers from several units who registered to participate. The season officially started Feb. 25, 2013. - Raul Zepeda, NWO bowler, concentrates as he prepares to place a carefully aimed shot during his final game of the series of the intramural bowling season at the Strike Zone bowling alley here, Feb. 27, 2013. Each team in the intramural bowling season integrated servicemembers from several units who registered to participate. The season officially started Feb. 25, 2013.

Marines choose which cards they intend to shoot for their poker hand at the Top-Shot Shootout pistol-poker tournament held at the Indoor Small Arms Range here, Feb. 22, 2013. Participants had to shoot at targets that were pasted with a full deck of playing cards in a random order. - Marines choose which cards they intend to shoot for their poker hand at the Top-Shot Shootout pistol-poker tournament held at the Indoor Small Arms Range here, Feb. 22, 2013. Participants had to shoot at targets that were pasted with a full deck of playing cards in a random order.

Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 prepare to simulate a roll over inside a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Egress Trainer in building 268 here, Feb. 20, 2013. The MRAP Egress Trainer in designed to simulate a Cat II Cougar 6X6 rolling over, whether by an improvised explosive device or by accident. The MET is equipped with four cameras to monitor the inside of the simulator and has 4 emergency stop buttons in case of an emergency. - Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 prepare to simulate a roll over inside a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Egress Trainer in building 268 here, Feb. 20, 2013. The MRAP Egress Trainer in designed to simulate a Cat II Cougar 6X6 rolling over, whether by an improvised explosive device or by accident. The MET is equipped with four cameras to monitor the inside of the simulator and has 4 emergency stop buttons in case of an emergency.

Station residents begin running during the Gokukan two and a half kilometer Fun Run, which took place on the seawall behind the IronWorks Gym here, Feb. 15, 2013. Participant categories for the race included men's, women's and strollers. The run, which takes place here annually and always during February, ensuring the coldest temperature, gets the name Gokkan from the word gokukan, which literally translates to “extreme cold.” - Station residents begin running during the Gokukan two and a half kilometer Fun Run, which took place on the seawall behind the IronWorks Gym here, Feb. 15, 2013. Participant categories for the race included men's, women's and strollers. The run, which takes place here annually and always during February, ensuring the coldest temperature, gets the name Gokkan from the word gokukan, which literally translates to “extreme cold.”

Before sunrise, aviation ordnance Marines load a Guided Bomb Unit 12 onto an F/A-18D to be used later that day as a part of bilateral training with Wing One Royal Thai Air Force pilots during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 at Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 17. CG 13 is a multilateral exercise and develops multinational solutions to common challenges. The Marines are with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Before sunrise, aviation ordnance Marines load a Guided Bomb Unit 12 onto an F/A-18D to be used later that day as a part of bilateral training with Wing One Royal Thai Air Force pilots during exercise Cobra Gold 2013 at Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 17. CG 13 is a multilateral exercise and develops multinational solutions to common challenges. The Marines are with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Chris Thomas and Kathy Vargas, Sweat With Your Sweetheart participants, stretch during the yoga portion of the Sweat With Your Sweetheart workout at the IronWorks Gym here, Feb. 13, 2013. Aerobics instructors found that holding the event a day early from Valentine’s day attracted more participants. - Chris Thomas and Kathy Vargas, Sweat With Your Sweetheart participants, stretch during the yoga portion of the Sweat With Your Sweetheart workout at the IronWorks Gym here, Feb. 13, 2013. Aerobics instructors found that holding the event a day early from Valentine’s day attracted more participants.

Gumbo with beans served at Mardi Gras night held at the Hornet’s Nest here, Feb. 12, 2013. Single Marine Program hosted the event with free food, games and music. Participants were able to enter tournaments and win prizes throughout the night. - Gumbo with beans served at Mardi Gras night held at the Hornet’s Nest here, Feb. 12, 2013. Single Marine Program hosted the event with free food, games and music. Participants were able to enter tournaments and win prizes throughout the night.