Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Combat Logistics Company 36 requested the support of Marine Corps Community Services aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, for Exercise Dragon Fire 2015, from July 10 to Aug. 7, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The Tactical Field Exchange markets food products, cold drinks, portable video cameras, hygiene gear and other miscellaneous items. The truck makes those items easily available in the field where there may not be any other place nearby to get them. The items offered by the mobile exchange provide relief to Marines who may have forgot something or want something different than the Meals Ready to Eat they are given. - Combat Logistics Company 36 requested the support of Marine Corps Community Services aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, for Exercise Dragon Fire 2015, from July 10 to Aug. 7, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The Tactical Field Exchange markets food products, cold drinks, portable video cameras, hygiene gear and other miscellaneous items. The truck makes those items easily available in the field where there may not be any other place nearby to get them. The items offered by the mobile exchange provide relief to Marines who may have forgot something or want something different than the Meals Ready to Eat they are given.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Daniel Valerio, left, Hospital Corpsman Mc Joe Evans Bautista, center, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Trevor A. Tisby, right, stationed with Combat Logistics Company 36 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, place Sgt. Kendrick Moore, a motor transport operator with CLC-36, onto the stretcher during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 20, 2015. Moore simulated an unexpected injury during this training scenario that allowed the corpsmen to respond as if there was a real emergency. Dragon Fire reinforces Marines’ and Sailors’ combat mindset to prepare them for the mental and physical stresses of a combat zone. - Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Daniel Valerio, left, Hospital Corpsman Mc Joe Evans Bautista, center, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Trevor A. Tisby, right, stationed with Combat Logistics Company 36 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, place Sgt. Kendrick Moore, a motor transport operator with CLC-36, onto the stretcher during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 20, 2015. Moore simulated an unexpected injury during this training scenario that allowed the corpsmen to respond as if there was a real emergency. Dragon Fire reinforces Marines’ and Sailors’ combat mindset to prepare them for the mental and physical stresses of a combat zone.

Lt. Col. James Hurd, executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, gives a command brief to Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau officials, Okinawa Defense Bureau officials, Iwakuni City assembly members and Ginowan City Council members during a visit to the station to conduct a study tour, July 16, 2015. The purpose was to help deepen the distinguished guests’ understanding on national security here, and the mission of MCAS Futenma in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s aviation warfighting capabilities. - Lt. Col. James Hurd, executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, gives a command brief to Chugoku Shikoku Defense Bureau officials, Okinawa Defense Bureau officials, Iwakuni City assembly members and Ginowan City Council members during a visit to the station to conduct a study tour, July 16, 2015. The purpose was to help deepen the distinguished guests’ understanding on national security here, and the mission of MCAS Futenma in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force’s aviation warfighting capabilities.

Lance Cpl. Jesse Flanagan, an aviation ordinance technician with Headquarters and Headquarters squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, picks up 5.56mm ammo shells during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015, at Camp Fuji, Japan, July 14, 2015. CLC-36 uses the annual Dragon Fire exercise to keep the Marine’s basic riflemen skills refreshed and proficient. - Lance Cpl. Jesse Flanagan, an aviation ordinance technician with Headquarters and Headquarters squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, picks up 5.56mm ammo shells during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015, at Camp Fuji, Japan, July 14, 2015. CLC-36 uses the annual Dragon Fire exercise to keep the Marine’s basic riflemen skills refreshed and proficient.

Lt. Col. Michael J. Carreiro, executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, addressed family, friends, and service members during his retirement ceremony aboard MCAS Iwakuni, July 9, 2015. In closing remarks, Carreiro extended his gratitude to several people who influenced and taught him how to be an exceptional leader and overall Marine. - Lt. Col. Michael J. Carreiro, executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, addressed family, friends, and service members during his retirement ceremony aboard MCAS Iwakuni, July 9, 2015. In closing remarks, Carreiro extended his gratitude to several people who influenced and taught him how to be an exceptional leader and overall Marine.

Station residents race to the finish line at the Firecracker 5K Fun Run aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 2,2015. Each participant received a complimentary souvenir, refreshments and snacks at the finish line. - Station residents race to the finish line at the Firecracker 5K Fun Run aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 2,2015. Each participant received a complimentary souvenir, refreshments and snacks at the finish line.

Station residents and retirees gathered inside Club Iwakuni aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, for a retirement ceremony June 25, 2014. At the ceremony, only 15 retirees attended to receive certificates of appreciation, but in total the ceremony honored 39 retirees coming from a variety of departments within the station. This ceremony is held annually to honor all of the Japanese contractors retiring within the year and to show the station’s appreciation for their faithful service. - Station residents and retirees gathered inside Club Iwakuni aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, for a retirement ceremony June 25, 2014. At the ceremony, only 15 retirees attended to receive certificates of appreciation, but in total the ceremony honored 39 retirees coming from a variety of departments within the station. This ceremony is held annually to honor all of the Japanese contractors retiring within the year and to show the station’s appreciation for their faithful service.