Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean O’Brien, a native of Illinois, and the station ordnance officer for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2024. O’Brien was born and raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and originally did not think of the military as the correct career path for himself. Now, with over 22 years of service, O’Brien has spent much of his time in the military carving new career paths, leading Marines and Sailors, and building a family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Orozco). - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean O’Brien, a native of Illinois, and the station ordnance officer for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, poses for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 2, 2024. O’Brien was born and raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois and originally did not think of the military as the correct career path for himself. Now, with over 22 years of service, O’Brien has spent much of his time in the military carving new career paths, leading Marines and Sailors, and building a family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Orozco).

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Orozco - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christian Sucik, an Engineman with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, steers a utility boat at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 19, 2022. Sucik, a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, joined the Navy in 2020 and has since become MCAS Iwakuni’s H&HS Blue Jacket of the Year for 2022, as well as a part-time musician who performs his music at different venues. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Orozco)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rodney Harris, right, an aircraft rescue firefighter with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), explains to Lance Cpl. Dahee Park, an aircraft rescue firefighter with H&HS, how to put out an external fire on an F/A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 19, 2017. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines visited the display to familiarize themselves with the aircraft so they can be more efficient in emergency situations. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Rodney Harris, right, an aircraft rescue firefighter with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), explains to Lance Cpl. Dahee Park, an aircraft rescue firefighter with H&HS, how to put out an external fire on an F/A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 19, 2017. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines visited the display to familiarize themselves with the aircraft so they can be more efficient in emergency situations. (U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jason McNeely, an engine man with the station’s Facility Response Team assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, center, holds U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Antonio Medel, in position while he pulls a containment boom into place during FRT training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 3, 2016. This annual certification teaches students how to execute sensitive area protection strategies outlined in their FRT plan, understand and apply regulations involving oil spills, and contain and recover oil on water. This training is site-specific, utilized in domestic and overseas locations, and certifies each individual as a First Responder Operation Level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada) - U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Jason McNeely, an engine man with the station’s Facility Response Team assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, center, holds U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Antonio Medel, in position while he pulls a containment boom into place during FRT training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 3, 2016. This annual certification teaches students how to execute sensitive area protection strategies outlined in their FRT plan, understand and apply regulations involving oil spills, and contain and recover oil on water. This training is site-specific, utilized in domestic and overseas locations, and certifies each individual as a First Responder Operation Level. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Darnell T. Richardson, right, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, passes the squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Karl T. Schmidt, outgoing H&HS commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 30, 2016. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the end of Schmidt’s role as commanding officer after serving in the position since June 9, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Darnell T. Richardson, right, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, passes the squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Karl T. Schmidt, outgoing H&HS commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 30, 2016. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the end of Schmidt’s role as commanding officer after serving in the position since June 9, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo/Released)

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron spouses, Marines and sailors pose together after the 2016 Spouse Family Day, also known as Jayne Wayne Day, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 14, 2016. Designed to build unit and family cohesion, this event gives insight as to what military sponsors experience daily and showcases how Marines operate and train here. Participants learned about various aspects of the Marine Corps lifestyle from strict hair regulations, fitness standards and military bearing, to how Marines operate weapons, utilize specific equipment for their jobs and different professions within the organization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin Fisher/Released) - Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron spouses, Marines and sailors pose together after the 2016 Spouse Family Day, also known as Jayne Wayne Day, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 14, 2016. Designed to build unit and family cohesion, this event gives insight as to what military sponsors experience daily and showcases how Marines operate and train here. Participants learned about various aspects of the Marine Corps lifestyle from strict hair regulations, fitness standards and military bearing, to how Marines operate weapons, utilize specific equipment for their jobs and different professions within the organization. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Justin Fisher/Released)

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.

Service members with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron jump to catch the rebound during H&HS’ basketball tournament inside the IronWorks Gym, April 3, 2015. H&HS organized the tournament to boost unit cohesion and morale through physical activity. A total of 15 teams of approximately 7 members participated. - Service members with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron jump to catch the rebound during H&HS’ basketball tournament inside the IronWorks Gym, April 3, 2015. H&HS organized the tournament to boost unit cohesion and morale through physical activity. A total of 15 teams of approximately 7 members participated.

A participant reassembles a M240 machine gun during the third event in the Frozen Chosin competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 27, 2015. The Frozen Chosin competition strengthens cohesion within the unit and resembles the austere endeavors of Marines during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir in 1950. - A participant reassembles a M240 machine gun during the third event in the Frozen Chosin competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 27, 2015. The Frozen Chosin competition strengthens cohesion within the unit and resembles the austere endeavors of Marines during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir in 1950.

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.