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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members joined Marines for lunch at the R.G. Robinson Mess Hall at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 15, 2015. Members of the JGSDF visited MCAS Iwakuni for an English seminar helping them to better communicate with American military members and build a greater positive relationship between the Japanese and Americans. - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members joined Marines for lunch at the R.G. Robinson Mess Hall at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 15, 2015. Members of the JGSDF visited MCAS Iwakuni for an English seminar helping them to better communicate with American military members and build a greater positive relationship between the Japanese and Americans.

Combat Logistics Company 36 requested the support of Marine Corps Community Services aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, for Exercise Dragon Fire 2015, from July 10 to Aug. 7, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The Tactical Field Exchange markets food products, cold drinks, portable video cameras, hygiene gear and other miscellaneous items. The truck makes those items easily available in the field where there may not be any other place nearby to get them. The items offered by the mobile exchange provide relief to Marines who may have forgot something or want something different than the Meals Ready to Eat they are given. - Combat Logistics Company 36 requested the support of Marine Corps Community Services aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, for Exercise Dragon Fire 2015, from July 10 to Aug. 7, at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan. The Tactical Field Exchange markets food products, cold drinks, portable video cameras, hygiene gear and other miscellaneous items. The truck makes those items easily available in the field where there may not be any other place nearby to get them. The items offered by the mobile exchange provide relief to Marines who may have forgot something or want something different than the Meals Ready to Eat they are given.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Daniel Valerio, left, Hospital Corpsman Mc Joe Evans Bautista, center, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Trevor A. Tisby, right, stationed with Combat Logistics Company 36 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, place Sgt. Kendrick Moore, a motor transport operator with CLC-36, onto the stretcher during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 20, 2015. Moore simulated an unexpected injury during this training scenario that allowed the corpsmen to respond as if there was a real emergency. Dragon Fire reinforces Marines’ and Sailors’ combat mindset to prepare them for the mental and physical stresses of a combat zone. - Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Daniel Valerio, left, Hospital Corpsman Mc Joe Evans Bautista, center, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Trevor A. Tisby, right, stationed with Combat Logistics Company 36 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, place Sgt. Kendrick Moore, a motor transport operator with CLC-36, onto the stretcher during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 20, 2015. Moore simulated an unexpected injury during this training scenario that allowed the corpsmen to respond as if there was a real emergency. Dragon Fire reinforces Marines’ and Sailors’ combat mindset to prepare them for the mental and physical stresses of a combat zone.

Gen. Joseph Dunford, Commandant of the Marine Corps, talks to Lt. Col. Shawn Basco, commanding officer of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, during his visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 24, 2015. Dunford and Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, spent their visit speaking to service members on the future of the Marine Corps and answered any questions they had. - Gen. Joseph Dunford, Commandant of the Marine Corps, talks to Lt. Col. Shawn Basco, commanding officer of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, during his visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 24, 2015. Dunford and Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, spent their visit speaking to service members on the future of the Marine Corps and answered any questions they had.

Sgt. Brandon Webster, an instructor with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron's Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, speaks to the class inside Building One aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Starting Oct. 1, 2015, lance corporals will be required to complete a command-sponsored seminar in or to pick up the next rank. - Sgt. Brandon Webster, an instructor with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron's Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar, speaks to the class inside Building One aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Starting Oct. 1, 2015, lance corporals will be required to complete a command-sponsored seminar in or to pick up the next rank.

Service members with Marine Aircraft Group 12 run the 239th mile of their Marine Corps Birthday Run, Nov. 7, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Throughout the week, service members took turns running a mile on the seawall with the MAG-12 guideon. - Service members with Marine Aircraft Group 12 run the 239th mile of their Marine Corps Birthday Run, Nov. 7, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Throughout the week, service members took turns running a mile on the seawall with the MAG-12 guideon.

Gunnery Sgt. Kelly Anderson, assistant operations chief with the Provost Marshal’s Office, participates in the Marine Corps Birthday swim at the indoor pool in the Iron Works gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 3, 2014. The squadron finished the, roughly, 149 mile swim in one day. - Gunnery Sgt. Kelly Anderson, assistant operations chief with the Provost Marshal’s Office, participates in the Marine Corps Birthday swim at the indoor pool in the Iron Works gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 3, 2014. The squadron finished the, roughly, 149 mile swim in one day.

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 3, 2014. The Hornet was loaded with ordnance for a bombing mission as part of the squadron’s unit level training, named Distant Frontier. - An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Sept. 3, 2014. The Hornet was loaded with ordnance for a bombing mission as part of the squadron’s unit level training, named Distant Frontier.

Powerline mechanic Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152 perform maintenance on a KC-130J Super Hercules aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. Upon VMGR-152’s relocation to MCAS Iwakuni from their former home of Okinawa, Japan, in July, the squadron now utilizes new facilities and gear, making mission accomplishment easier. - Powerline mechanic Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152 perform maintenance on a KC-130J Super Hercules aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. Upon VMGR-152’s relocation to MCAS Iwakuni from their former home of Okinawa, Japan, in July, the squadron now utilizes new facilities and gear, making mission accomplishment easier.