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Pfc. Joshua A. Daehnke (right) and Lance Cpl. Alfredo Robles Jr., Marine Aircraft Group 12 supply administration and operations specialists, duke it out during the MAG-12 fight night here June 29, 2012. Fight night built camaraderie while giving the Marines an opportunity to train and maintain their combat mind-set. Marines were able to choose their opponents, whether to settle a squall or just to battle in a safe, friendly, competitive environment. - Pfc. Joshua A. Daehnke (right) and Lance Cpl. Alfredo Robles Jr., Marine Aircraft Group 12 supply administration and operations specialists, duke it out during the MAG-12 fight night here June 29, 2012. Fight night built camaraderie while giving the Marines an opportunity to train and maintain their combat mind-set. Marines were able to choose their opponents, whether to settle a squall or just to battle in a safe, friendly, competitive environment.

Stacey Kobe-Bellika, station supervisory librarian, speaks to participants of Potato Chip Day, which took place inside the Building 411 library here, June 27, 2012. The event consisted of stories and history about potatoes and potato chips and a potato chip taste testing game where participants tried to guess the flavor of different chips. - Stacey Kobe-Bellika, station supervisory librarian, speaks to participants of Potato Chip Day, which took place inside the Building 411 library here, June 27, 2012. The event consisted of stories and history about potatoes and potato chips and a potato chip taste testing game where participants tried to guess the flavor of different chips.

Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni visit Kuroiso Hoikuen, a kindergarten in Iwakuni, June 26, 2012. The willingness of Marines and sailors to interact with the local community helps to maintain good relations between the Japanese community and servicemembers aboard the station. - Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni visit Kuroiso Hoikuen, a kindergarten in Iwakuni, June 26, 2012. The willingness of Marines and sailors to interact with the local community helps to maintain good relations between the Japanese community and servicemembers aboard the station.

Station residents stand in line for food during the Single Marine Program Birthday Bash, which took place behind the Hornet's Nest here June 22, 2012. the celebration included karaoke, free food, a tricycle race, basketball drunk contest and multiple raffles throughout the evening. - Station residents stand in line for food during the Single Marine Program Birthday Bash, which took place behind the Hornet's Nest here June 22, 2012. the celebration included karaoke, free food, a tricycle race, basketball drunk contest and multiple raffles throughout the evening.

The Brews Brothers, an Amazing Race team, participates in the volleyball challenge portion of the race, which took place across the station June 22, 2012. The race consisted of 10 teams running across the station to complete 14 different events in the fastest time possible. - The Brews Brothers, an Amazing Race team, participates in the volleyball challenge portion of the race, which took place across the station June 22, 2012. The race consisted of 10 teams running across the station to complete 14 different events in the fastest time possible.

Scouts Ryan Archambault and Arzel Alexander work on their fire making skills for their wilderness survival badges during the Boy Scouts of America Summer Jamboree at Yokosuka Air Base Tama Hills recreation center June 17, 2012. There are more than 125 different types of merit badges for a scout to achieve. - Scouts Ryan Archambault and Arzel Alexander work on their fire making skills for their wilderness survival badges during the Boy Scouts of America Summer Jamboree at Yokosuka Air Base Tama Hills recreation center June 17, 2012. There are more than 125 different types of merit badges for a scout to achieve.

Zachary Nguyen, Zen for Men yoga class participant, performs a pose during the Zen for Men hatha style yoga class, which took place inside the IronWorks Gym aerobics room here June 16,2012. The origina of hatha yoga are traced back to 11th century Buddhist text. - Zachary Nguyen, Zen for Men yoga class participant, performs a pose during the Zen for Men hatha style yoga class, which took place inside the IronWorks Gym aerobics room here June 16,2012. The origina of hatha yoga are traced back to 11th century Buddhist text.