Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Spouses battle in a Pugil Sticks match during Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Jane Wayne Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 31, 2014. The Pugil Sticks competition took place after the modified Combat Fitness Test and concluded the day’s events. - Spouses battle in a Pugil Sticks match during Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Jane Wayne Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 31, 2014. The Pugil Sticks competition took place after the modified Combat Fitness Test and concluded the day’s events.

Maj. Charles R. Johnston, right, passes the Combat Logistics Company 36 guideon to Capt. Roderick J. Singleton Jr. during a change-of-command ceremony, May 23, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Johnston spent two years as the company’s executive officer before taking command of CLC-36 in July 2013. - Maj. Charles R. Johnston, right, passes the Combat Logistics Company 36 guideon to Capt. Roderick J. Singleton Jr. during a change-of-command ceremony, May 23, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Johnston spent two years as the company’s executive officer before taking command of CLC-36 in July 2013.

Lt. Col. Bruce D. Gordon, left, and Lt. Col. Shawn M. Basco salute colors during the pass and review at the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron change of command aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 23, 2014. Basco looks forward to continuing the legacy and filling the shoes Gordon left behind. - Lt. Col. Bruce D. Gordon, left, and Lt. Col. Shawn M. Basco salute colors during the pass and review at the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron change of command aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 23, 2014. Basco looks forward to continuing the legacy and filling the shoes Gordon left behind.

Ryuji Vandeusen, 17, goalie for U.S. Army Garrison Camp Zama, Japan, high school soccer team, dives for a ball during the Department of Defense Education Activities Far East Division Two Boys championship soccer game aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2013. Justin Hill, 17, team captain for Perry, scored the goal with a header off of a blocked penalty kick. - Ryuji Vandeusen, 17, goalie for U.S. Army Garrison Camp Zama, Japan, high school soccer team, dives for a ball during the Department of Defense Education Activities Far East Division Two Boys championship soccer game aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 22, 2013. Justin Hill, 17, team captain for Perry, scored the goal with a header off of a blocked penalty kick.

Lance Cpl. David Lightsey, a Meteorology and Oceanography forecaster with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Weather Services Branch, observes a tropical cyclone brief for a Typhoon Ready Exercise aboard MCAS Iwakuni, May 15, 2014. In preparation for Typhoon Season, United States Forces Japan conducted the TR Exercise to increase tropical cyclone preparedness, evaluate notification procedures as well as responding procedures and also to raise public awareness. - Lance Cpl. David Lightsey, a Meteorology and Oceanography forecaster with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Weather Services Branch, observes a tropical cyclone brief for a Typhoon Ready Exercise aboard MCAS Iwakuni, May 15, 2014. In preparation for Typhoon Season, United States Forces Japan conducted the TR Exercise to increase tropical cyclone preparedness, evaluate notification procedures as well as responding procedures and also to raise public awareness.

A player from U.S. Army Garrison Camp Zama, Japan, tries to slip past a player from Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, during the Department of Defense Education Activities Far-East Division Two All-Boy Soccer Tournament aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 19, 2014. The tournament is taking place May 19-22, 2014 aboard station. - A player from U.S. Army Garrison Camp Zama, Japan, tries to slip past a player from Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, during the Department of Defense Education Activities Far-East Division Two All-Boy Soccer Tournament aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 19, 2014. The tournament is taking place May 19-22, 2014 aboard station.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 take a moment to catch their breath and hydrate after reaching the halfway point of their six-mile conditioning hike aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 16, 2014. The hike purpose is to build camaraderie and unit cohesion, as well as establish a combat mindset in the Marines. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 take a moment to catch their breath and hydrate after reaching the halfway point of their six-mile conditioning hike aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 16, 2014. The hike purpose is to build camaraderie and unit cohesion, as well as establish a combat mindset in the Marines.

Cadettes with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Girl Scouts break ground while planting a Maple Fern Tree aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 14, 2014. The cadettes planted the tree as an ending project for their “Breathe Journey”, a journey the cadettes took to learn about how to preserve the environment. - Cadettes with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Girl Scouts break ground while planting a Maple Fern Tree aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 14, 2014. The cadettes planted the tree as an ending project for their “Breathe Journey”, a journey the cadettes took to learn about how to preserve the environment.

Sgt. Maj. Sergio MartinezRuiz, left, the newly appointed sergeant major for Marine Aircraft Group 12, takes control of the sword of office from Col. Hunter Hobson, the commanding officer for MAG-12, May 6, 2014, during a post and relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. MartinezRuiz took the position as MAG-12 sergeant major after his tour as sergeant major for Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 12. - Sgt. Maj. Sergio MartinezRuiz, left, the newly appointed sergeant major for Marine Aircraft Group 12, takes control of the sword of office from Col. Hunter Hobson, the commanding officer for MAG-12, May 6, 2014, during a post and relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. MartinezRuiz took the position as MAG-12 sergeant major after his tour as sergeant major for Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 12.

Japanese media members interview Col. Robert Boucher, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during Friendship Day May 5, 2014. More than 50,000 people came aboard MCAS Iwakuni to see military vehicles and aircraft, meet American service members and get a taste of American culture. - Japanese media members interview Col. Robert Boucher, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during Friendship Day May 5, 2014. More than 50,000 people came aboard MCAS Iwakuni to see military vehicles and aircraft, meet American service members and get a taste of American culture.