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Danielle Piper, 12, swims in a 50-meter back stroke race at a swim meet at the IronWorks Gym indoor pool aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 23, 2014. The meet allowed American and Japanese kids to compete against each other in a fun environment. - Danielle Piper, 12, swims in a 50-meter back stroke race at a swim meet at the IronWorks Gym indoor pool aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 23, 2014. The meet allowed American and Japanese kids to compete against each other in a fun environment.

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.

Yasunobu Asaeda, Club Iwakuni supervisor, washes a pan used to complete an order during a busy breakfast rush at Club Iwakuni at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 20, 2013. When the number of people working is low, Asaeda steps in to take care of miscellaneous tasks, such as washing dishes. - Yasunobu Asaeda, Club Iwakuni supervisor, washes a pan used to complete an order during a busy breakfast rush at Club Iwakuni at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 20, 2013. When the number of people working is low, Asaeda steps in to take care of miscellaneous tasks, such as washing dishes.

(From left to right) Janis Price, station resident, Lance Cpl. Caleb Just, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron bulk-fuel specialist, Sgt. Leroy Grubbs, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation ordinance collateral duty inspector, and Louise Tindel, station resident, play Cards Against Humanity at Yuri Tower here, March 2, 2013. The gaming club plays several games, including table-top strategy games, board games and card games. Those who have no experience playing any of these games are encouraged to participate. - (From left to right) Janis Price, station resident, Lance Cpl. Caleb Just, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron bulk-fuel specialist, Sgt. Leroy Grubbs, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation ordinance collateral duty inspector, and Louise Tindel, station resident, play Cards Against Humanity at Yuri Tower here, March 2, 2013. The gaming club plays several games, including table-top strategy games, board games and card games. Those who have no experience playing any of these games are encouraged to participate.