Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Members of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines provide security during convoy operations training, Jan. 14, 2015, at Penny Lake Fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The training is part of combined arms training focused on improving unit cohesion and combat readiness. - Members of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines provide security during convoy operations training, Jan. 14, 2015, at Penny Lake Fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The training is part of combined arms training focused on improving unit cohesion and combat readiness.

Students from Josho Hoikuen in Iwakuni City, Japan, listen to a service member from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni read English books to them during a community relations preschool event hosted by the Marine Memorial Chapel, Jan. 13, 2015. Volunteers used picture books to teach the children English. - Students from Josho Hoikuen in Iwakuni City, Japan, listen to a service member from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni read English books to them during a community relations preschool event hosted by the Marine Memorial Chapel, Jan. 13, 2015. Volunteers used picture books to teach the children English.

Members of the local Iwakuni agricultural and societal cooperative associations pose for a photo with Lt. Col. Mike Carreiro, executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and members of the Matthew C. Perry Elementary School’s faculty and student body during the school’s mikan presentation inside the school’s gymnasium, Jan. 13, 2015, aboard station. The purpose of the event was to strengthen the bond between Iwakuni City residents and M.C. Perry students. Members of the associations presented M.C. Perry Elementary School with 20 boxes of mikans from Suo-Oshima Island. - Members of the local Iwakuni agricultural and societal cooperative associations pose for a photo with Lt. Col. Mike Carreiro, executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and members of the Matthew C. Perry Elementary School’s faculty and student body during the school’s mikan presentation inside the school’s gymnasium, Jan. 13, 2015, aboard station. The purpose of the event was to strengthen the bond between Iwakuni City residents and M.C. Perry students. Members of the associations presented M.C. Perry Elementary School with 20 boxes of mikans from Suo-Oshima Island.

Cpl. Guadalupe Campos, a broadcaster with American Forces Network, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, talks with Maj. Gen. Charles Hudson, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and Sgt. Maj. Robert Williamson, MCIPAC sergeant major, while inside Club Iwakuni aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Jan 13, 2015. Campos was recognized as the 2014 MCIPAC Marine of the Year and will continue on to the 2014 Marine Corps Installations Command Marine of the Year board. - Cpl. Guadalupe Campos, a broadcaster with American Forces Network, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, talks with Maj. Gen. Charles Hudson, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and Sgt. Maj. Robert Williamson, MCIPAC sergeant major, while inside Club Iwakuni aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Jan 13, 2015. Campos was recognized as the 2014 MCIPAC Marine of the Year and will continue on to the 2014 Marine Corps Installations Command Marine of the Year board.

Lance Cpl. John D. Barron, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office, practices giving Zaron, Barron’s military working dog, commands at the obedience course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2015. The obedience course is used for teaching basic commands and physical training. - Lance Cpl. John D. Barron, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office, practices giving Zaron, Barron’s military working dog, commands at the obedience course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 12, 2015. The obedience course is used for teaching basic commands and physical training.

Lance Cpl. Cody Freeman, an electrician with Combat Logistics Company 36 aboard Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, and a teacher from Kinnan Hoikuen in Iwakuni city, read English storybooks to students during a community relations visit, Jan. 9, 2015. Marines from CLC-36 visited the school to teach basic English, interact with the Japanese children and play popular American games. CLC-36’s continual interaction with this school helps preserve an important bond between the Marines and local Japanese. - Lance Cpl. Cody Freeman, an electrician with Combat Logistics Company 36 aboard Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, and a teacher from Kinnan Hoikuen in Iwakuni city, read English storybooks to students during a community relations visit, Jan. 9, 2015. Marines from CLC-36 visited the school to teach basic English, interact with the Japanese children and play popular American games. CLC-36’s continual interaction with this school helps preserve an important bond between the Marines and local Japanese.

Capt. Kevin Wheeler, the newly appointed Motor Transport Company commander with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, addresses his Marines during a change-of-command ceremony at the Motor-T lot, Jan. 9, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Wheeler is taking the position from Capt. George Ivascu, the squadrons newly appointed assistant operations officer. - Capt. Kevin Wheeler, the newly appointed Motor Transport Company commander with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, addresses his Marines during a change-of-command ceremony at the Motor-T lot, Jan. 9, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Wheeler is taking the position from Capt. George Ivascu, the squadrons newly appointed assistant operations officer.

The Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 distinguished marksmen in both pistol and rifle qualifications stand in front of their squadron holding the Shively Trophy, received for winning the Far East Division Matches, Jan. 9, 2015. MWSS-171 began their shooting in Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, which led to a two-week culminating process of qualifying for individual awards and taking home the Shively Trophy. - The Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 distinguished marksmen in both pistol and rifle qualifications stand in front of their squadron holding the Shively Trophy, received for winning the Far East Division Matches, Jan. 9, 2015. MWSS-171 began their shooting in Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, which led to a two-week culminating process of qualifying for individual awards and taking home the Shively Trophy.

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ShinMaywa US-2 takes flight from the water during the JMSDF Fleet Air Wing 31’s first flight training of the year aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 7, 2015. In the Japanese culture they believe a successful first flight brings good fortune for the rest of the year. - A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ShinMaywa US-2 takes flight from the water during the JMSDF Fleet Air Wing 31’s first flight training of the year aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 7, 2015. In the Japanese culture they believe a successful first flight brings good fortune for the rest of the year.

Sgt. Brandon Webster, an instructor with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron's Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, speaks to the class inside Building One aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Starting Oct. 1, 2015, lance corporals will be required to complete a command-sponsored seminar in or to pick up the next rank. - Sgt. Brandon Webster, an instructor with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron's Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, speaks to the class inside Building One aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Starting Oct. 1, 2015, lance corporals will be required to complete a command-sponsored seminar in or to pick up the next rank.