Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Go For Gold Olympic Swimming Workshop with Anthony Ervin - Anthony Ervin, an Olympic swimmer, demonstrates swimming techniques and movements to Japanese children at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 26, 2019. Ervin spoke to children from local Japanese swim teams and the MCAS Iwakuni Tsunami swim team during a State Department sponsored visit to various locations in Japan. The purpose of Ervin’s visit was to inspire children, teach them how to swim better, and provide insight into what it is like to be an Olympian. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Jones)

MCAS Iwakuni builds bonds through swimming, bicycling, running - Japanese nationals and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni residents and service members participate in the 31st MCAS Iwakuni Triathlon at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 16, 2018. The annual community relations event is hosted by Marine Corps Community Services’ Semper Fit division and is a way to bring the two cultures closer through swimming, bicycling and running. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Abrego)

Japanese, Americans participate in triathlon - A participant in the 30th annual Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Triathlon hosted by Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni, races during the 23-kilometer bicycle portion of the event at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 24, 2017. Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni hosted the triathlon to energize the community and provide a positive experience through friendly competition. The event was composed of a 1-kilometer swim, a 23-kilometer bike ride and 8-kilometer run. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen Campbell)

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.

Samantha Johnston, 9, swims her final 238th lap for the Marine Corps Birthday Swim at the IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 25, 2013. Samantha swam 25 laps everyother day to complete the swim. - Samantha Johnston, 9, swims her final 238th lap for the Marine Corps Birthday Swim at the IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 25, 2013. Samantha swam 25 laps everyother day to complete the swim.

A competitor starts the one-kilometer swim at the marina during the Japanese and American Goodwill Modified Triathlon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 22, 2013. According to Mai Tajima, SemperFit recreation specialist, this year marks the highest number of participants in the triathlon. - A competitor starts the one-kilometer swim at the marina during the Japanese and American Goodwill Modified Triathlon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 22, 2013. According to Mai Tajima, SemperFit recreation specialist, this year marks the highest number of participants in the triathlon.

Children from the Yahata Gakuen Children’s Home swim with Marines and sailors from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 during a community relations event at the WaterWorks outdoor pool, June 30, 2013. The children whirled and splashed about in the pool with servicemembers to cool off from the activities that were played in the hot, humid weather earlier in the day. - Children from the Yahata Gakuen Children’s Home swim with Marines and sailors from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 during a community relations event at the WaterWorks outdoor pool, June 30, 2013. The children whirled and splashed about in the pool with servicemembers to cool off from the activities that were played in the hot, humid weather earlier in the day.

Staff Sgt. Johnathan J. Spinosi, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 current operations chief, reaches for the ball during the 2011 Aqua Fitness Challenge at the WaterWorks pool here Aug. 19. Participants were required to answer various fitness and health questions in the pool as part of the challenge. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 won with 15 points while MWSS-171 came away with 10 and Combat Logistic Company 36 with eight points. - Staff Sgt. Johnathan J. Spinosi, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 current operations chief, reaches for the ball during the 2011 Aqua Fitness Challenge at the WaterWorks pool here Aug. 19. Participants were required to answer various fitness and health questions in the pool as part of the challenge. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 won with 15 points while MWSS-171 came away with 10 and Combat Logistic Company 36 with eight points.

William Rudolph, 9, Iwakuni Tsunami swim team member, swims toward the finish during a swim meet between the Iwakuni Tsunami swim team and the Sasebo Riptides at the IronWorks Gym here Nov. 20. Rudolph placed third with a time of 1:06.59 in the 50-meter backstroke during the competition. First, second and third place medals were awarded to winners of each race. An additional medal was awarded to each participant. - William Rudolph, 9, Iwakuni Tsunami swim team member, swims toward the finish during a swim meet between the Iwakuni Tsunami swim team and the Sasebo Riptides at the IronWorks Gym here Nov. 20. Rudolph placed third with a time of 1:06.59 in the 50-meter backstroke during the competition. First, second and third place medals were awarded to winners of each race. An additional medal was awarded to each participant.