Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron hosted the 2015 Jane Wayne Day, May 16, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine. - Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron hosted the 2015 Jane Wayne Day, May 16, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family members of Marines and sailors with the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a Marine.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Motor Transport Company, fire a M240 bravo machine gun during a live-fire range at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Haramura Maneuver Area’s indoor small-arms range during Exercise Haramura 1-15 in Hiroshima, Japan, April 16, 2015. Haramura is a weeklong company-level training exercise focused on reinforcing the skills Marines learned during Marine Combat Training and their Military Occupational Specialty schooling. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Motor Transport Company, fire a M240 bravo machine gun during a live-fire range at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Haramura Maneuver Area’s indoor small-arms range during Exercise Haramura 1-15 in Hiroshima, Japan, April 16, 2015. Haramura is a weeklong company-level training exercise focused on reinforcing the skills Marines learned during Marine Combat Training and their Military Occupational Specialty schooling.

Combat engineer’s breaching team with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Engineer Company, combat engineer platoon, clear a route through concertina wire under the cover of green smoke during an assault on enemy position during a foot patrol and breaching drill on the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Haramura Maneuver Area in Hiroshima, Japan, as part of Exercise Haramura 1-15 April 15, 2015. Haramura is a weeklong company-level training exercise was focused on reinforcing the skills Marines learned during Marine Combat Training and their Military Occupational Specialty schooling. - Combat engineer’s breaching team with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Engineer Company, combat engineer platoon, clear a route through concertina wire under the cover of green smoke during an assault on enemy position during a foot patrol and breaching drill on the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Haramura Maneuver Area in Hiroshima, Japan, as part of Exercise Haramura 1-15 April 15, 2015. Haramura is a weeklong company-level training exercise was focused on reinforcing the skills Marines learned during Marine Combat Training and their Military Occupational Specialty schooling.

A Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle, better known as MATV, drives into the motor pool at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Haramura training grounds during Exercise Haramura 1-15 in Hiroshima, Japan, April 14, 2015. Haramura is a weeklong company-level training exercise focused on honing the skills Marines learned during Marine Combat Training and their Military Occupational Specialty schooling. - A Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle, better known as MATV, drives into the motor pool at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Haramura training grounds during Exercise Haramura 1-15 in Hiroshima, Japan, April 14, 2015. Haramura is a weeklong company-level training exercise focused on honing the skills Marines learned during Marine Combat Training and their Military Occupational Specialty schooling.

Cpl. Matthew Mitchell, a Motor Transport mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Motor-T Company, aims down the sight of a M240 bravo machine gun at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Haramura Maneuver Area in Hiroshima, Japan, April 13, 2015, as part of Exercise Haramura 1-15. Haramura is a weeklong company-level training event focused on reinforcing the skills Marines learned during Marine Combat Training as well as during their Military Occupational Specialty schooling. - Cpl. Matthew Mitchell, a Motor Transport mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Motor-T Company, aims down the sight of a M240 bravo machine gun at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Haramura Maneuver Area in Hiroshima, Japan, April 13, 2015, as part of Exercise Haramura 1-15. Haramura is a weeklong company-level training event focused on reinforcing the skills Marines learned during Marine Combat Training as well as during their Military Occupational Specialty schooling.

Lance Cpl. Nickolas Stafford, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Engineer Company, combat engineer platoon, saws a piece of wood for a project currently under construction, March 26, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The primary mission of combat engineers aboard station is to support Marine Aircraft Group 12 and station airfield operations along with the adjacent units of MAG-12, including those that are part of the Unit Deployment Program. - Lance Cpl. Nickolas Stafford, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Engineer Company, combat engineer platoon, saws a piece of wood for a project currently under construction, March 26, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The primary mission of combat engineers aboard station is to support Marine Aircraft Group 12 and station airfield operations along with the adjacent units of MAG-12, including those that are part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Capt. Kevin Wheeler, the newly appointed Motor Transport Company commander with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, addresses his Marines during a change-of-command ceremony at the Motor-T lot, Jan. 9, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Wheeler is taking the position from Capt. George Ivascu, the squadrons newly appointed assistant operations officer. - Capt. Kevin Wheeler, the newly appointed Motor Transport Company commander with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, addresses his Marines during a change-of-command ceremony at the Motor-T lot, Jan. 9, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Wheeler is taking the position from Capt. George Ivascu, the squadrons newly appointed assistant operations officer.

The Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 distinguished marksmen in both pistol and rifle qualifications stand in front of their squadron holding the Shively Trophy, received for winning the Far East Division Matches, Jan. 9, 2015. MWSS-171 began their shooting in Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, which led to a two-week culminating process of qualifying for individual awards and taking home the Shively Trophy. - The Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 distinguished marksmen in both pistol and rifle qualifications stand in front of their squadron holding the Shively Trophy, received for winning the Far East Division Matches, Jan. 9, 2015. MWSS-171 began their shooting in Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, which led to a two-week culminating process of qualifying for individual awards and taking home the Shively Trophy.

Lt. Col. James Whiteker, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 commanding officer, expresses his appreciation for Cpl. Tyler L. Saffore, a bulk fuel specialist with MWSS-171, after presenting him with the Bulk Fuel Specialist of the Year award, Dec. 3, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Station Iwakuni, Japan. Saffore won the award for his strong work ethic, initiative and superior performance. - Lt. Col. James Whiteker, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 commanding officer, expresses his appreciation for Cpl. Tyler L. Saffore, a bulk fuel specialist with MWSS-171, after presenting him with the Bulk Fuel Specialist of the Year award, Dec. 3, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Station Iwakuni, Japan. Saffore won the award for his strong work ethic, initiative and superior performance.

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 completed the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13, Oct. 25 2014, when their F/A-18 Hornets flew out of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The program increased combat readiness of Marine Aircraft Group 12, improved its operating skills as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhanced joint and combined integration with the U.S. Air Force and ROK Marine Corps. KMEP 14-13 is a multinational exercise that focused on the integration of aviation and ground assets within the construct of a traditional Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise. Supporting assets included, but weren’t limited to, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 171. - Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 completed the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13, Oct. 25 2014, when their F/A-18 Hornets flew out of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The program increased combat readiness of Marine Aircraft Group 12, improved its operating skills as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhanced joint and combined integration with the U.S. Air Force and ROK Marine Corps. KMEP 14-13 is a multinational exercise that focused on the integration of aviation and ground assets within the construct of a traditional Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise. Supporting assets included, but weren’t limited to, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 171.