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MCWIS Marines carry on responsibilities of training America's amphibious fighting force - U.S Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Melisa Cancienne, a Marine Corps instructor of water survival and the squadron gunnery sergeant with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), observes Marines inflating a blouse during an intermediate swim qualification at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 16, 2017. Swim qualification is one of the different ways Marines maintain their annual training requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

Station residents provide required information to the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, and American Red Cross during a noncombatant evacuation processing center exercise in the IronWorks Gym at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 11, 2015. This exercise practices evacuating endangered personnel in a host foreign nation to a safe location. An evacuation can take place for a variety of reasons such as natural disasters, industrial accidents and military threats. - Station residents provide required information to the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, and American Red Cross during a noncombatant evacuation processing center exercise in the IronWorks Gym at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 11, 2015. This exercise practices evacuating endangered personnel in a host foreign nation to a safe location. An evacuation can take place for a variety of reasons such as natural disasters, industrial accidents and military threats.

Left to right, Cpl. Jessica Quezada, a combat correspondent, Lance Cpl. Mark Adams, a combat photographer, and Cpl. Mitchell Flowers, a combat camera production specialist, participate in the Jingle Bell Jog, Dec. 19, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event to help raise morale during the holiday season. The 1.5km event had more than 1,400 participants from various units aboard station. - Left to right, Cpl. Jessica Quezada, a combat correspondent, Lance Cpl. Mark Adams, a combat photographer, and Cpl. Mitchell Flowers, a combat camera production specialist, participate in the Jingle Bell Jog, Dec. 19, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event to help raise morale during the holiday season. The 1.5km event had more than 1,400 participants from various units aboard station.

A member of J-Money attempts a free throw during the final game of the youth sports basketball season, March 13, 2014, inside the IronWorks Gym sports court aboard Marine Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The double elimination match-up was part of the 13 to 15-year-old division hosted by Marine Corps Community Services. - A member of J-Money attempts a free throw during the final game of the youth sports basketball season, March 13, 2014, inside the IronWorks Gym sports court aboard Marine Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The double elimination match-up was part of the 13 to 15-year-old division hosted by Marine Corps Community Services.

Staff Sgt. Nathan Fisk, a participant in the Commander’s Cup Racquetball Tournament, hits a racquetball during a game inside the IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 7, 2014. Fisk placed first in the tournament, with Master Sgt. Raul Zepeda, another participant in the competition, taking second. - Staff Sgt. Nathan Fisk, a participant in the Commander’s Cup Racquetball Tournament, hits a racquetball during a game inside the IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 7, 2014. Fisk placed first in the tournament, with Master Sgt. Raul Zepeda, another participant in the competition, taking second.

A Hagi Iwami Airport half marathon participant runs toward the finish line Oct. 20, 2013. Hagi is located on the western coast of Japan and overlooks the East China Sea. - A Hagi Iwami Airport half marathon participant runs toward the finish line Oct. 20, 2013. Hagi is located on the western coast of Japan and overlooks the East China Sea.

Lt. Alexander Cho, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 chaplain, prepares to hit a volleyball during the Commander's Cup two-on-two volleyball tournament hosted by IronWorks intramural sports at the outdoor volleyball courts near IronWorks Gym at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 17, 2013. - Lt. Alexander Cho, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 chaplain, prepares to hit a volleyball during the Commander's Cup two-on-two volleyball tournament hosted by IronWorks intramural sports at the outdoor volleyball courts near IronWorks Gym at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 17, 2013.

Participants in the 46th annual Kintai Marathon begin the full marathon portion of the race, which started in front of the IronWorks Gym here, April 14, 2013. More than 1000 people participated in the marathon. - Participants in the 46th annual Kintai Marathon begin the full marathon portion of the race, which started in front of the IronWorks Gym here, April 14, 2013. More than 1000 people participated in the marathon.

Jennifer Gilmer holds the ankles of her son, Gregory Gilmer, 11, allowing him to perform the proper yoga pose at IronWorks Gym here Feb. 14. The class was taught by fitness instructors who shared their knowledge with the couples who attended. Not everyone came with their romantic partner, some attended with other family members or friends. - Jennifer Gilmer holds the ankles of her son, Gregory Gilmer, 11, allowing him to perform the proper yoga pose at IronWorks Gym here Feb. 14. The class was taught by fitness instructors who shared their knowledge with the couples who attended. Not everyone came with their romantic partner, some attended with other family members or friends.

Rabosky Tanner, a Sho Stoppaz player, goes toward the basket for a shot during the final game of the 2010 Spring Basketball Tournament at the IronWorks Gym basketball courts here April 24. The Sho Stoppaz took first place in the tournament with 1 Lov taking second place. - Rabosky Tanner, a Sho Stoppaz player, goes toward the basket for a shot during the final game of the 2010 Spring Basketball Tournament at the IronWorks Gym basketball courts here April 24. The Sho Stoppaz took first place in the tournament with 1 Lov taking second place.