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Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 take a moment to catch their breath and hydrate after reaching the halfway point of their six-mile conditioning hike aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 16, 2014. The hike purpose is to build camaraderie and unit cohesion, as well as establish a combat mindset in the Marines. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 take a moment to catch their breath and hydrate after reaching the halfway point of their six-mile conditioning hike aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 16, 2014. The hike purpose is to build camaraderie and unit cohesion, as well as establish a combat mindset in the Marines.
Japanese media members interview Col. Robert Boucher, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during Friendship Day May 5, 2014. More than 50,000 people came aboard MCAS Iwakuni to see military vehicles and aircraft, meet American service members and get a taste of American culture. - Japanese media members interview Col. Robert Boucher, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during Friendship Day May 5, 2014. More than 50,000 people came aboard MCAS Iwakuni to see military vehicles and aircraft, meet American service members and get a taste of American culture.
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens speaks to an auditorium full of sailors during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 22, 2014. During the all hands call, MCPON thanked the sailors, and he asked them for their opinions on the current state of the Navy. The visit was part of a two-week fleet engagement tour to the Pacific region. - Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens speaks to an auditorium full of sailors during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 22, 2014. During the all hands call, MCPON thanked the sailors, and he asked them for their opinions on the current state of the Navy. The visit was part of a two-week fleet engagement tour to the Pacific region.
Cpl. Luis Lara, a Semitrailer refueler operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, observes pressure valves and fuel levels during a refueling aboard Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, as part of Exercise Max Thunder 14-1, April 16, 2014. Lara is one of five Marines with MWSS-171 deployed to assist with the refueling of military aircraft during the exercise. - Cpl. Luis Lara, a Semitrailer refueler operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, observes pressure valves and fuel levels during a refueling aboard Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, as part of Exercise Max Thunder 14-1, April 16, 2014. Lara is one of five Marines with MWSS-171 deployed to assist with the refueling of military aircraft during the exercise.
American and Japanese participants of the 2014 Kintai Marathon, which took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, run past a puddle, April 13. The Kintai Marathon is one of the few annual events that give Japanese citizens an opportunity to come aboard station. Approximately 800 people signed up for the full marathon, half marathon and five-kilometer walk. - American and Japanese participants of the 2014 Kintai Marathon, which took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, run past a puddle, April 13. The Kintai Marathon is one of the few annual events that give Japanese citizens an opportunity to come aboard station. Approximately 800 people signed up for the full marathon, half marathon and five-kilometer walk.
From left to right, Col. Robert V. Boucher, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, commander of Marine Corps Installations Command, Takafumi Fujii, director general of the Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau, Brig. Gen. Steven Rudder, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Col. Hunter H. Hobson, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, cut a ceremonial ribbon signifying the official opening of new facilities during the MAG-12 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 ribbon cutting ceremony aboard station March 27, 2014. The Defense Policy Review Initiative built the new facilities as part of the ongoing construction focused on rebuilding 77 percent of the station. - From left to right, Col. Robert V. Boucher, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, commander of Marine Corps Installations Command, Takafumi Fujii, director general of the Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau, Brig. Gen. Steven Rudder, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Col. Hunter H. Hobson, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, cut a ceremonial ribbon signifying the official opening of new facilities during the MAG-12 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 ribbon cutting ceremony aboard station March 27, 2014. The Defense Policy Review Initiative built the new facilities as part of the ongoing construction focused on rebuilding 77 percent of the station.
A Marine Corps Community Services worker pours a drink for a Red, White & Food Wine Festival patron during the event that took place in the Club Iwakuni ballroom aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 15, 2014. More than 100 types of wine were offered during the festival. - A Marine Corps Community Services worker pours a drink for a Red, White & Food Wine Festival patron during the event that took place in the Club Iwakuni ballroom aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 15, 2014. More than 100 types of wine were offered during the festival.
Philippine Air Force airmen discuss target locations for precision air strikes at Crow Valley Bombing Complex, Republic of the Philippines Feb. 26, as part of close-air support training during Exercise Haribon Tempest 2014. Focused on close-air support, section engaged maneuvering training and combined combat capabilities; HT 14 is a small-scale bilateral exercise between the United Sates Marine Corps and the Philippine Air Force. - Philippine Air Force airmen discuss target locations for precision air strikes at Crow Valley Bombing Complex, Republic of the Philippines Feb. 26, as part of close-air support training during Exercise Haribon Tempest 2014. Focused on close-air support, section engaged maneuvering training and combined combat capabilities; HT 14 is a small-scale bilateral exercise between the United Sates Marine Corps and the Philippine Air Force.
Students from Matthew C. Perry High School sing during the 2014 U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert that took place inside the Iwakuni Sinfonia Feb. 15. Several schools from out in Iwakuni and Matthew C. Perry Schools attended the event. - Students from Matthew C. Perry High School sing during the 2014 U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert that took place inside the Iwakuni Sinfonia Feb. 15. Several schools from out in Iwakuni and Matthew C. Perry Schools attended the event.