Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cody Braunscheidel, an aviation logistics information management systems specialist assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, explains multiplication to students at MacFarlane Primary School in Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 1, 2016. Marines are invited to mentor and teach students every iteration of Southern Frontier, a three week unit level training conducted by U.S. Marines at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal. The primary school’s student population is 92 percent indigenous and is very transient. Classes are designed to provide students structure and a consolidated education in literacy, numeracy, respect and behavior management. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cody Braunscheidel, an aviation logistics information management systems specialist assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, explains multiplication to students at MacFarlane Primary School in Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 1, 2016. Marines are invited to mentor and teach students every iteration of Southern Frontier, a three week unit level training conducted by U.S. Marines at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal. The primary school’s student population is 92 percent indigenous and is very transient. Classes are designed to provide students structure and a consolidated education in literacy, numeracy, respect and behavior management. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg)

Sgt. Chaz Haynesworth, unit movement control coordinator with Marine Aircraft Group 12, makes his way down a set of logs while carrying a bowl of water at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 26, 2016. A group of Marines with MAG-12 ran the obstacle course as part of a physical training exercise. The bowl of water represented the problems Marines sometimes have to maneuver around. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abrego) - Sgt. Chaz Haynesworth, unit movement control coordinator with Marine Aircraft Group 12, makes his way down a set of logs while carrying a bowl of water at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 26, 2016. A group of Marines with MAG-12 ran the obstacle course as part of a physical training exercise. The bowl of water represented the problems Marines sometimes have to maneuver around. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Abrego)

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 approaches for landing during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. VMFA-122 executed close air support, air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery and low altitude tactics during the three week unit level training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg) - An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 approaches for landing during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. VMFA-122 executed close air support, air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery and low altitude tactics during the three week unit level training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg)

U.S. Navy Seabees with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Facilities adopted the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Vietnam Memorial at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to commemorate the Vietnam War and its fallen heroes. Constructed in May 1972, the memorial has a black and red torii standing between it and the setting sun to honor the fallen, and symbolizes the friendship and support of our Japanese neighbors. Located within the emblazoned names on the monument are words saying “In memoriam, with grateful remembrance for those who gave their lives before us, we dedicate this plaque and our lives that their sacrifice may never be in vain. We commend their souls to Almighty God. May all who read these words rededicate their lives to the preservation of freedom which others have bought for us.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - U.S. Navy Seabees with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Facilities adopted the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Vietnam Memorial at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to commemorate the Vietnam War and its fallen heroes. Constructed in May 1972, the memorial has a black and red torii standing between it and the setting sun to honor the fallen, and symbolizes the friendship and support of our Japanese neighbors. Located within the emblazoned names on the monument are words saying “In memoriam, with grateful remembrance for those who gave their lives before us, we dedicate this plaque and our lives that their sacrifice may never be in vain. We commend their souls to Almighty God. May all who read these words rededicate their lives to the preservation of freedom which others have bought for us.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Two F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 fly over head during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. The Hornet squadron trained in low-altitude tactics, building pilots’ confidence and skills with low flying while performing air-to-surface maneuvers simultaneously. Southern Frontier is a three week unit level training helping pilots gain experience and qualifications in low-altitude tactics, close air support, and air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg) - Two F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 fly over head during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. The Hornet squadron trained in low-altitude tactics, building pilots’ confidence and skills with low flying while performing air-to-surface maneuvers simultaneously. Southern Frontier is a three week unit level training helping pilots gain experience and qualifications in low-altitude tactics, close air support, and air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg)

A student from Matthew C. Perry Elementary School receives a toy firefighting helmet during the Back to School Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 26, 2016. This school year will mark the last first day of school for students at the old M.C. Perry buildings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson) - A student from Matthew C. Perry Elementary School receives a toy firefighting helmet during the Back to School Bash at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 26, 2016. This school year will mark the last first day of school for students at the old M.C. Perry buildings. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson)

Local Japanese and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni resident children play in a bounce house during the Summer Music Festival hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2016. Service members, families and local Japanese residents were invited to enjoy a night of free music, food and fun at Penny Lake to come together and celebrate the end of summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin) - Local Japanese and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni resident children play in a bounce house during the Summer Music Festival hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2016. Service members, families and local Japanese residents were invited to enjoy a night of free music, food and fun at Penny Lake to come together and celebrate the end of summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin)

Col. Richard Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, ‘rings in’ the school year during Matthew C. Perry’s first day of school on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2016. Staff members let students know of their expectations and what they can look forward to as they begin their school year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks) - Col. Richard Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, ‘rings in’ the school year during Matthew C. Perry’s first day of school on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 29, 2016. Staff members let students know of their expectations and what they can look forward to as they begin their school year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Wicks)