Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Col. Robert V. Boucher, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, addresses the crowd after taking command from Col. James C. Stewart at the MCAS Iwakuni parade deck, July 12, 2013. Boucher assumed command of MCAS Iwakuni after working at the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the past two years. - Col. Robert V. Boucher, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, addresses the crowd after taking command from Col. James C. Stewart at the MCAS Iwakuni parade deck, July 12, 2013. Boucher assumed command of MCAS Iwakuni after working at the Office of the Secretary of Defense for the past two years.

Col. James C. Stewart, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, returns from his final military flight to Fukuoka, Japan, July 2, 2013. After arriving, Stewart was presented with a plaque by Lt. Col. F. Lance Lewis, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron commanding officer. Stewart is slated to retire and change command July 12, 2013, ending a 29-year career of dedicated service. - Col. James C. Stewart, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, returns from his final military flight to Fukuoka, Japan, July 2, 2013. After arriving, Stewart was presented with a plaque by Lt. Col. F. Lance Lewis, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron commanding officer. Stewart is slated to retire and change command July 12, 2013, ending a 29-year career of dedicated service.

Col. Robert V. Boucher, Marine Corps Air Station commanding officer, passes the Sword of Office to Sgt. Maj. Keith Massi during a relief and appoint ceremony July 12, 2013. Boucher assumed the billet of station commanding officer in the ceremony that took place before the relief and appointment. - Col. Robert V. Boucher, Marine Corps Air Station commanding officer, passes the Sword of Office to Sgt. Maj. Keith Massi during a relief and appoint ceremony July 12, 2013. Boucher assumed the billet of station commanding officer in the ceremony that took place before the relief and appointment.

Mori Nobu, back, Club Iwakuni sous chef, assists a chef prepare food for a reception at Club Iwakuni at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 12, 2013. With most of his time being spent on preparing events and scheduling work times for employees, Nobu gets to assist in cooking for large events. - Mori Nobu, back, Club Iwakuni sous chef, assists a chef prepare food for a reception at Club Iwakuni at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 12, 2013. With most of his time being spent on preparing events and scheduling work times for employees, Nobu gets to assist in cooking for large events.

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.