Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Cpl. Veronica Shoemake, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, poses for a picture after winning the Chef of the Quarter competition at the R.G. Robinson Mess Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 24, 2015. This is Shoemake’s second time winning this competition. A package, including everything Shoemake has done during the third quarter, will be submitted to Marine Corps Installations Pacific allowing her to compete against other regional winners of the Chef of the Quarter competition. - Cpl. Veronica Shoemake, a food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, poses for a picture after winning the Chef of the Quarter competition at the R.G. Robinson Mess Hall on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 24, 2015. This is Shoemake’s second time winning this competition. A package, including everything Shoemake has done during the third quarter, will be submitted to Marine Corps Installations Pacific allowing her to compete against other regional winners of the Chef of the Quarter competition.

Service members with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron jump to catch the rebound during H&HS’ basketball tournament inside the IronWorks Gym, April 3, 2015. H&HS organized the tournament to boost unit cohesion and morale through physical activity. A total of 15 teams of approximately 7 members participated. - Service members with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron jump to catch the rebound during H&HS’ basketball tournament inside the IronWorks Gym, April 3, 2015. H&HS organized the tournament to boost unit cohesion and morale through physical activity. A total of 15 teams of approximately 7 members participated.

A participant reassembles a M240 machine gun during the third event in the Frozen Chosin competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 27, 2015. The Frozen Chosin competition strengthens cohesion within the unit and resembles the austere endeavors of Marines during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir in 1950. - A participant reassembles a M240 machine gun during the third event in the Frozen Chosin competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 27, 2015. The Frozen Chosin competition strengthens cohesion within the unit and resembles the austere endeavors of Marines during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir in 1950.

Cpl. Douglas Do, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, hurdles a log at the obstacle course during the Ironman Competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 5, 2014. Do was the team leader for Headquarters One, which placed 6th in the competition. - Cpl. Douglas Do, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, hurdles a log at the obstacle course during the Ironman Competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 5, 2014. Do was the team leader for Headquarters One, which placed 6th in the competition.

Noah Saulsberry, right, an Iwakuni Legends player, tries to block Christopher Kinney, left, a Jolly Green Giants player, during the Youth Basketball championship held at IronWorks Gym sports courts here, March 14, 2013. At the two minute mark in the final period, the Giants took the lead and continued to score, finishing the game 31-21. - Noah Saulsberry, right, an Iwakuni Legends player, tries to block Christopher Kinney, left, a Jolly Green Giants player, during the Youth Basketball championship held at IronWorks Gym sports courts here, March 14, 2013. At the two minute mark in the final period, the Giants took the lead and continued to score, finishing the game 31-21.

Raul Zepeda, NWO bowler, concentrates as he prepares to place a carefully aimed shot during his final game of the series of the intramural bowling season at the Strike Zone bowling alley here, Feb. 27, 2013. Each team in the intramural bowling season integrated servicemembers from several units who registered to participate. The season officially started Feb. 25, 2013. - Raul Zepeda, NWO bowler, concentrates as he prepares to place a carefully aimed shot during his final game of the series of the intramural bowling season at the Strike Zone bowling alley here, Feb. 27, 2013. Each team in the intramural bowling season integrated servicemembers from several units who registered to participate. The season officially started Feb. 25, 2013.

Willie Dearinge, Open Bench Press Competition athlete, performs a bench press during the competition, which took place inside the IronWorks Gym Sports Court here, Jan 19, 2013. Athletes competed in their specific weight classes and were judged by how much total weight they were able to lift in three attempts. - Willie Dearinge, Open Bench Press Competition athlete, performs a bench press during the competition, which took place inside the IronWorks Gym Sports Court here, Jan 19, 2013. Athletes competed in their specific weight classes and were judged by how much total weight they were able to lift in three attempts.

Lance Cpl. Justin Coverdale, Ironman Team Competition participant, cheers on Lance Cpl. Ronald Watts, Ironman Team Competition Participant, during the Ironman Team Competition, which started at the obstacle course here, Jan. 18, 2013. - Lance Cpl. Justin Coverdale, Ironman Team Competition participant, cheers on Lance Cpl. Ronald Watts, Ironman Team Competition Participant, during the Ironman Team Competition, which started at the obstacle course here, Jan. 18, 2013.

Andy Stephens a super heavyweight power lifter lifts 250 kg. or 551 lbs. which was the most amout of weight which was successfully lifted during the entire event. As the bar bent from all the weight Stephens forced it high and completed his lift. - Andy Stephens a super heavyweight power lifter lifts 250 kg. or 551 lbs. which was the most amout of weight which was successfully lifted during the entire event. As the bar bent from all the weight Stephens forced it high and completed his lift.