Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

The entrance of a former poison gas storehouse used by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II at Okunoshima, Japan, March 25, 2017. The island is home to hundreds of wild rabbits that visitors are allowed to feed and pet, and has the standing remains of other buildings used by the army to create chemical weapons during World War II. Service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni took a free bus ride to the island courtesy of the Single Marine Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - The entrance of a former poison gas storehouse used by the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II at Okunoshima, Japan, March 25, 2017. The island is home to hundreds of wild rabbits that visitors are allowed to feed and pet, and has the standing remains of other buildings used by the army to create chemical weapons during World War II. Service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni took a free bus ride to the island courtesy of the Single Marine Program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)

Five-O defensive linemen James Allen (left) and Ryan Casey (right) trap the Bats quarterback during an intramural flag football game at the Northside football field here Nov. 2. In the closing seconds, Five-O narrowly pulled out the victory 17-12. - Five-O defensive linemen James Allen (left) and Ryan Casey (right) trap the Bats quarterback during an intramural flag football game at the Northside football field here Nov. 2. In the closing seconds, Five-O narrowly pulled out the victory 17-12.

A festival particpant clears the congested streets to make room for the oncoming parade at the annual Goldfish Lantern Festival in Yanai Aug.13. The festival is an annual event that includes a variety of food and activities for the crowd to enjoy. As night fell and the goldfish lanterns illuminated the streets, the throng of people eagerly awaited the fireworks planned at the end of the festival. - A festival particpant clears the congested streets to make room for the oncoming parade at the annual Goldfish Lantern Festival in Yanai Aug.13. The festival is an annual event that includes a variety of food and activities for the crowd to enjoy. As night fell and the goldfish lanterns illuminated the streets, the throng of people eagerly awaited the fireworks planned at the end of the festival.

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 Marines and civilian contractors pose for a group picture before kicking off the final MALS-12 Bowling League game at the Strike Zone here July 28. The bowling league members played during lunch twice a week for approximately 23 weeks at the bowling center before playing the championship games. - Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 Marines and civilian contractors pose for a group picture before kicking off the final MALS-12 Bowling League game at the Strike Zone here July 28. The bowling league members played during lunch twice a week for approximately 23 weeks at the bowling center before playing the championship games.

Marine Aviation Logistics Sqaudron 12 family members enjoy a cultural performance orchestrated by the Unada Group by the marina here June 6 during the MALS-12 Summer Bash. MALS-12 offered a fun atmosphere packed with cultural performances, live music, family games, a children’s train ride, barbeque, popcorn and cotton candy. - Marine Aviation Logistics Sqaudron 12 family members enjoy a cultural performance orchestrated by the Unada Group by the marina here June 6 during the MALS-12 Summer Bash. MALS-12 offered a fun atmosphere packed with cultural performances, live music, family games, a children’s train ride, barbeque, popcorn and cotton candy.

Participants of the Motorcycle Rodeo gather with the Iwakuni Police and Safety Police Iwakuni for a group picture by the Crossroads Mall here May 23. The Motorcylce Rodeo was presented to station residents and local motorcycle enthusiasts as a way to have fun while learning motorcycle safety. - Participants of the Motorcycle Rodeo gather with the Iwakuni Police and Safety Police Iwakuni for a group picture by the Crossroads Mall here May 23. The Motorcylce Rodeo was presented to station residents and local motorcycle enthusiasts as a way to have fun while learning motorcycle safety.

Marines of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 have been visiting Three Peaks for the past three to four months to clean up the park and make up for what other Marines did last year. Nearly 18 months ago while Marines camped out at the park, they trashed and vandalized an area of the park, tarnishing the locals’ view on Marines. - Marines of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 have been visiting Three Peaks for the past three to four months to clean up the park and make up for what other Marines did last year. Nearly 18 months ago while Marines camped out at the park, they trashed and vandalized an area of the park, tarnishing the locals’ view on Marines.

Two Marines struggle against each other as they try to push the other out of bounds to win the fight during the 2009 Commander's Cup Challenge Sumo Basho event at the IronWorks Gym here April 10. The Marine who was able to force his opponent to the ground first or to step out-of-bounds was declared the winner of the match. - Two Marines struggle against each other as they try to push the other out of bounds to win the fight during the 2009 Commander's Cup Challenge Sumo Basho event at the IronWorks Gym here April 10. The Marine who was able to force his opponent to the ground first or to step out-of-bounds was declared the winner of the match.