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Aircraft Rescue Firefighters with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron work together to evacuate a casualty during the mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 3, 2015. MCAS Iwakuni conducted the exercise in preparation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show. The exercise simulated an aircraft crash and oil spill in a crowded area. - Aircraft Rescue Firefighters with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron work together to evacuate a casualty during the mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 3, 2015. MCAS Iwakuni conducted the exercise in preparation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show. The exercise simulated an aircraft crash and oil spill in a crowded area.

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.

Distinguished guests cut the ribbon, officially opening the Flightline Mess Hall during the ribbon cutting ceremony, April 1, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. As part of the Defense Policy Review Initiative aboard station the opening of the new Mess Hall will improve proficiency of the flightline by providing Marines a closer facility to enjoy chow. - Distinguished guests cut the ribbon, officially opening the Flightline Mess Hall during the ribbon cutting ceremony, April 1, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. As part of the Defense Policy Review Initiative aboard station the opening of the new Mess Hall will improve proficiency of the flightline by providing Marines a closer facility to enjoy chow.

A participant hooks bait to his fishing line at the fishing tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, at the station harbor, March 28, 2015. MCCS uses these events to help build camaraderie and offer service members a way to relax. This is the second tournament this year and this time they invited members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. - A participant hooks bait to his fishing line at the fishing tournament hosted by Marine Corps Community Services aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, at the station harbor, March 28, 2015. MCCS uses these events to help build camaraderie and offer service members a way to relax. This is the second tournament this year and this time they invited members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

Jeffrey Mowatt, left, and Michael Livingston, right, independent sales representatives at Exchange New Car Sales aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, pose for a picture, March 27, 2015. Exchange New Car Sales provides service members the opportunity to have a brand new car waiting for them when they go home. - Jeffrey Mowatt, left, and Michael Livingston, right, independent sales representatives at Exchange New Car Sales aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, pose for a picture, March 27, 2015. Exchange New Car Sales provides service members the opportunity to have a brand new car waiting for them when they go home.

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.

Gen. Joseph Dunford, Commandant of the Marine Corps, talks to Lt. Col. Shawn Basco, commanding officer of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, during his visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 24, 2015. Dunford and Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, spent their visit speaking to service members on the future of the Marine Corps and answered any questions they had. - Gen. Joseph Dunford, Commandant of the Marine Corps, talks to Lt. Col. Shawn Basco, commanding officer of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, during his visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 24, 2015. Dunford and Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, spent their visit speaking to service members on the future of the Marine Corps and answered any questions they had.

Cpl. Eli Wallace, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, awaits for take-off on a Lockheed KC-130J Hercules on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2015. VMGR-152 flew back and forth from Kadena to Iwo To, formally known as Iwo Jima, providing transportation for Marines, VIPs and vehicles. The Reunion of Honor is a ceremony honoring veterans still alive from the battle of Iwo Jima in 1945. - Cpl. Eli Wallace, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, awaits for take-off on a Lockheed KC-130J Hercules on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2015. VMGR-152 flew back and forth from Kadena to Iwo To, formally known as Iwo Jima, providing transportation for Marines, VIPs and vehicles. The Reunion of Honor is a ceremony honoring veterans still alive from the battle of Iwo Jima in 1945.