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Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting charge toward the hot flames during a live-fire training exercise at the designated burn pit here Feb. 3. ARFF Marines are trained to stay low to the ground as they fight their red, orange and yellow nemesis, moving the hand-line in a back and forth motion to drown the flames in water. ARFF conducts bimonthly training to keep the Marines’ skills sharp and help them become confident in their technique, gear and each other. - Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting charge toward the hot flames during a live-fire training exercise at the designated burn pit here Feb. 3. ARFF Marines are trained to stay low to the ground as they fight their red, orange and yellow nemesis, moving the hand-line in a back and forth motion to drown the flames in water. ARFF conducts bimonthly training to keep the Marines’ skills sharp and help them become confident in their technique, gear and each other.

Jennifer Gilmer holds the ankles of her son, Gregory Gilmer, 11, allowing him to perform the proper yoga pose at IronWorks Gym here Feb. 14. The class was taught by fitness instructors who shared their knowledge with the couples who attended. Not everyone came with their romantic partner, some attended with other family members or friends. - Jennifer Gilmer holds the ankles of her son, Gregory Gilmer, 11, allowing him to perform the proper yoga pose at IronWorks Gym here Feb. 14. The class was taught by fitness instructors who shared their knowledge with the couples who attended. Not everyone came with their romantic partner, some attended with other family members or friends.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Bellan M. Rombawa, boatswain’s mate, peers out of a high powered telescope to over view the harbor near the airfield here Feb. 1. The Harbor must remain under constant supervision to ensure no one gets near the air station who does not belong. Harbor operations also keeps the station’s coast secure against any threats. Without Harbor Operations many exercises and consistent training would come to a halt. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Bellan M. Rombawa, boatswain’s mate, peers out of a high powered telescope to over view the harbor near the airfield here Feb. 1. The Harbor must remain under constant supervision to ensure no one gets near the air station who does not belong. Harbor operations also keeps the station’s coast secure against any threats. Without Harbor Operations many exercises and consistent training would come to a halt.

A Marine Attack Squadron 311 AV-8B Harrier sits in the squadron hangar for routine maintenance here Feb. 7. Six AV-8B Harriers and approximately 150 VMA-311 Marines, flew into the Western Pacific as part of the Unit::r::::n::Deployment Program to further the squadron’s training and maintain a high level of mission readiness. Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Marine Logistics Squadron 12 have equipped the VMA-311 Marines to stay prepared. - A Marine Attack Squadron 311 AV-8B Harrier sits in the squadron hangar for routine maintenance here Feb. 7. Six AV-8B Harriers and approximately 150 VMA-311 Marines, flew into the Western Pacific as part of the Unit::r::::n::Deployment Program to further the squadron’s training and maintain a high level of mission readiness. Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Marine Logistics Squadron 12 have equipped the VMA-311 Marines to stay prepared.

Seaman Eleazar Vela, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 corpsman, attempts to put a breathing::r::::n::tube in the simulation body during training at the Battalion Aid Station Feb. 3 in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. - Seaman Eleazar Vela, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 corpsman, attempts to put a breathing::r::::n::tube in the simulation body during training at the Battalion Aid Station Feb. 3 in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 2012.

Master Sgt. Shelly D. Bothwell Jr., Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation supply department supply management division staff noncomissioned officer in charge coats his hands in chalk in preparation for deadlifting at the IronWorks Gym here Feb. 3. Bothwell credits his faith and a desire to compete with his longevity in the sport. - Master Sgt. Shelly D. Bothwell Jr., Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation supply department supply management division staff noncomissioned officer in charge coats his hands in chalk in preparation for deadlifting at the IronWorks Gym here Feb. 3. Bothwell credits his faith and a desire to compete with his longevity in the sport.

Cpl. Damian Renifo, a Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 12 maintenance administrator, lifts weights Feb. 2 at the full gym set up by Marine Corps Community Services during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. - Cpl. Damian Renifo, a Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 12 maintenance administrator, lifts weights Feb. 2 at the full gym set up by Marine Corps Community Services during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012.