Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Jon Cadavos, a senior with the Matthew C. Perry Samurai basketball team, goes around three defenders to score during the first of two home games against the Zama American High School Trojans, Dec. 12, 2014, at the high school gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The Samurai defeated the Trojans 45-28 in the first game and 59-54 in the second. - Jon Cadavos, a senior with the Matthew C. Perry Samurai basketball team, goes around three defenders to score during the first of two home games against the Zama American High School Trojans, Dec. 12, 2014, at the high school gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The Samurai defeated the Trojans 45-28 in the first game and 59-54 in the second.

A volunteer from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, dressed as Santa Claus, hands out candy to the children at Josho Hoikuen during a community relations preschool visit, Dec. 9, 2014. The purpose of this event was to interact with the local community in a gesture of goodwill and strengthen the bond between the U.S. and Japan. - A volunteer from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, dressed as Santa Claus, hands out candy to the children at Josho Hoikuen during a community relations preschool visit, Dec. 9, 2014. The purpose of this event was to interact with the local community in a gesture of goodwill and strengthen the bond between the U.S. and Japan.

Hawk Thomas, a player with the Harlem Globetrotters, goes for a dunk during warm-ups inside the IronWorks Gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 7, 2014. The team is doing their 13th tour in 11 years, made possible by Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment. - Hawk Thomas, a player with the Harlem Globetrotters, goes for a dunk during warm-ups inside the IronWorks Gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 7, 2014. The team is doing their 13th tour in 11 years, made possible by Navy Entertainment and Armed Forces Entertainment.

Three MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 landed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 6, 2014, to refuel and begin planning for support of Exercise Forest Light in Kumamoto Prefecture. Forest Light is a routine, semiannual training exercise that enhances the readiness of the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and is in accordance with the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security. - Three MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 landed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 6, 2014, to refuel and begin planning for support of Exercise Forest Light in Kumamoto Prefecture. Forest Light is a routine, semiannual training exercise that enhances the readiness of the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and is in accordance with the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security.

Lt. Col. James Whiteker, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 commanding officer, expresses his appreciation for Cpl. Tyler L. Saffore, a bulk fuel specialist with MWSS-171, after presenting him with the Bulk Fuel Specialist of the Year award, Dec. 3, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Station Iwakuni, Japan. Saffore won the award for his strong work ethic, initiative and superior performance. - Lt. Col. James Whiteker, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 commanding officer, expresses his appreciation for Cpl. Tyler L. Saffore, a bulk fuel specialist with MWSS-171, after presenting him with the Bulk Fuel Specialist of the Year award, Dec. 3, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Station Iwakuni, Japan. Saffore won the award for his strong work ethic, initiative and superior performance.

Chuck Milligan, a comedy hypnotist, addresses the audience during his performance inside the Club Iwakuni ballroom, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 1, 2014. Marine Corps Community Services invited Milligan back to MCAS Iwakuni to perform his popular hypnotism show for the 10th consecutive year. - Chuck Milligan, a comedy hypnotist, addresses the audience during his performance inside the Club Iwakuni ballroom, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 1, 2014. Marine Corps Community Services invited Milligan back to MCAS Iwakuni to perform his popular hypnotism show for the 10th consecutive year.

Provost Marshal’s Office Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force troops conducted riot control training in addition to capturing and detaining intruders during Exercise Keen Sword aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 18, 2014. Keen Sword is a routine force protection exercise designed to strengthen the relationship and interoperability between the air station and JGSDF forces. - Provost Marshal’s Office Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force troops conducted riot control training in addition to capturing and detaining intruders during Exercise Keen Sword aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 18, 2014. Keen Sword is a routine force protection exercise designed to strengthen the relationship and interoperability between the air station and JGSDF forces.

An F/A-18 hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 awaits maintenance during Exercise Max Thunder 14-2, aboard Kunsan Air Base, Republic Of Korea, Nov. 14, 2014. Max Thunder is a semi-annual training event consisting of composite and coalition flight training between the U.S. military and the ROK Force with a main focus on air combat tactics, close air support, and combat search and rescue. - An F/A-18 hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 awaits maintenance during Exercise Max Thunder 14-2, aboard Kunsan Air Base, Republic Of Korea, Nov. 14, 2014. Max Thunder is a semi-annual training event consisting of composite and coalition flight training between the U.S. military and the ROK Force with a main focus on air combat tactics, close air support, and combat search and rescue.

Jarell Davis, a Matthew C. Perry Samurai running back, breaks away from the Daegu Warrior defense to score a touchdown during the 2014 Department of Defense Dependents Schools Far East Division II Football Championship Game at the Matthew C. Perry High School football field aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. Harris ran for 285 yards and scored three touchdowns in a losing effort. The Warrior won the title game 60-50. - Jarell Davis, a Matthew C. Perry Samurai running back, breaks away from the Daegu Warrior defense to score a touchdown during the 2014 Department of Defense Dependents Schools Far East Division II Football Championship Game at the Matthew C. Perry High School football field aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 8, 2014. Harris ran for 285 yards and scored three touchdowns in a losing effort. The Warrior won the title game 60-50.

Service members with Marine Aircraft Group 12 run the 239th mile of their Marine Corps Birthday Run, Nov. 7, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Throughout the week, service members took turns running a mile on the seawall with the MAG-12 guideon. - Service members with Marine Aircraft Group 12 run the 239th mile of their Marine Corps Birthday Run, Nov. 7, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Throughout the week, service members took turns running a mile on the seawall with the MAG-12 guideon.