Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Malcolm Cappelle, a quality assurance safety observer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, and forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, inspects a CATM 9X training missile during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 16-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2016. Cappelle is inspecting the ordnance to make sure it’s secured properly on the squadron’s F/A-18C Hornet fighter jet in support of exercise Red Flag-Alaska 16-2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Malcolm Cappelle, a quality assurance safety observer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, and forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, inspects a CATM 9X training missile during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 16-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 16, 2016. Cappelle is inspecting the ordnance to make sure it’s secured properly on the squadron’s F/A-18C Hornet fighter jet in support of exercise Red Flag-Alaska 16-2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin/Released)

Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152 ordnance Marines watch a GTR-18 missile, better known as a "Smokey SAM," launch toward a KC-130J Super Hercules on an island outside of Okinawa, Japan, during a threat reaction evolution, Aug. 26, 2014. The threat reaction evolution is a chance for pilots to stay up to date on their qualifications while keeping an alert and aware mindset for any arising combat scenario. - Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152 ordnance Marines watch a GTR-18 missile, better known as a "Smokey SAM," launch toward a KC-130J Super Hercules on an island outside of Okinawa, Japan, during a threat reaction evolution, Aug. 26, 2014. The threat reaction evolution is a chance for pilots to stay up to date on their qualifications while keeping an alert and aware mindset for any arising combat scenario.

Col. Robert Boucher, station commanding officer, awards Lt. Col. James Walker, station airfield operations officer, the Meritorious Service Medal during his retirement ceremony, July 25, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan. The Meritorious Service Medal is a decoration presented to service members who distinguish themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service. - Col. Robert Boucher, station commanding officer, awards Lt. Col. James Walker, station airfield operations officer, the Meritorious Service Medal during his retirement ceremony, July 25, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan. The Meritorious Service Medal is a decoration presented to service members who distinguish themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service.

Station residents can expect a change in legal services at the Station Judge Advocates’ office with the passing of Marine Corps Bulletin 5800 approved March 11, 2013. According to Capt. Jacob Smith, deputy station judge advocate, when the current legal assistance attourney and trial council leave in March-June timeframe, there will be nobody to replace them, losing those services. - Station residents can expect a change in legal services at the Station Judge Advocates’ office with the passing of Marine Corps Bulletin 5800 approved March 11, 2013. According to Capt. Jacob Smith, deputy station judge advocate, when the current legal assistance attourney and trial council leave in March-June timeframe, there will be nobody to replace them, losing those services.

A student from Matthew C. Perry Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hangs their handmade ornament on the tree located outside the school’s entrance for the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 6, 2013. Children ages 3-12 participated in the event by making an ornament for a veteran they know. - A student from Matthew C. Perry Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hangs their handmade ornament on the tree located outside the school’s entrance for the Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 6, 2013. Children ages 3-12 participated in the event by making an ornament for a veteran they know.

Fred Waring, station resident, passes out candy to the trick-or-treaters roaming the streets of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during the Halloween Festival Oct. 31, 2013. A total of 302 visitors came aboard station to partake in the festivities; 139 were adults. - Fred Waring, station resident, passes out candy to the trick-or-treaters roaming the streets of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during the Halloween Festival Oct. 31, 2013. A total of 302 visitors came aboard station to partake in the festivities; 139 were adults.

Kevin Baldes, bassist and singer for Lit, plays during their opening song in a specialperformance at the Club Iwakuni ballroom aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 7, 2013. The band was originallyslated to perform at the Summer Music Festivalbefore it was rescheduled to Sept. 21. - Kevin Baldes, bassist and singer for Lit, plays during their opening song in a special performance at the Club Iwakuni ballroom aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 7, 2013. The band was originally slated to perform at the Summer Music Festival before it was rescheduled to Sept. 21.

Lance Cpl. Adam Duvall, Marine Attack Squadron 513 aviation technician, works on an F/A-18 inside a hangar here, April 5, 2013. VMA-513 joined Marine Aircraft Group 12 March 20, 2013. The Nightmares are participating in Foal Eagle in Korea for the remainder of April and will then head back to Marine Corps Air StationYuma, Ariz. - Lance Cpl. Adam Duvall, Marine Attack Squadron 513 aviation technician, works on an F/A-18 inside a hangar here, April 5, 2013. VMA-513 joined Marine Aircraft Group 12 March 20, 2013. The Nightmares are participating in Foal Eagle in Korea for the remainder of April and will then head back to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.