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Gunnery Sgt. Osvaldo Rincon, powerline division chief with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, guides an F-18/A Hornet aboard Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to participate in the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13, Oct. 9, 2014, to increase the combat readiness of Marine Aircraft Group 12, improve its operating skills as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhance joint and combined integration with the U.S. Air Force and ROK Marine Corps. KMEP 14-13 is a multinational exercise that focuses on the integration of aviation and ground assets within the construct of a traditional Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise. Supporting units include, but are not limited to, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 171. - Gunnery Sgt. Osvaldo Rincon, powerline division chief with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, guides an F-18/A Hornet aboard Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to participate in the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13, Oct. 9, 2014, to increase the combat readiness of Marine Aircraft Group 12, improve its operating skills as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhance joint and combined integration with the U.S. Air Force and ROK Marine Corps. KMEP 14-13 is a multinational exercise that focuses on the integration of aviation and ground assets within the construct of a traditional Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise. Supporting units include, but are not limited to, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 171.
A banner sits inside the front office of Matthew C. Perry Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 7, 2014. Visitors can sign the banner to celebrate M. C. Perry Elementary winning the title of National Blue Ribbon School. Only two Department of Defense Education Activity schools received the honor this year; Aukamm Elementary School in Germany and M. C. Perry Elementary. - A banner sits inside the front office of Matthew C. Perry Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 7, 2014. Visitors can sign the banner to celebrate M. C. Perry Elementary winning the title of National Blue Ribbon School. Only two Department of Defense Education Activity schools received the honor this year; Aukamm Elementary School in Germany and M. C. Perry Elementary.
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, residents participate in the 3rd annual Suicide Awareness 5K run/walk near Penny Lake fields aboard station, Sept. 27, 2014. The run was hosted by the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Health Clinic, the Marine Memorial Chapel and Behavioral Health. The event served as a way to help support and raise awareness of those who are, and who have been, affected by suicide. - Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, residents participate in the 3rd annual Suicide Awareness 5K run/walk near Penny Lake fields aboard station, Sept. 27, 2014. The run was hosted by the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Health Clinic, the Marine Memorial Chapel and Behavioral Health. The event served as a way to help support and raise awareness of those who are, and who have been, affected by suicide.
Marine Corps Community Services hosted the 2014 Summer Music Festival at Penny Lake fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 6. Attractions ranged from free food, live performances, a kid’s play land, and a feature performance from country music song writers Annie Bosko and Danny Myrick. - Marine Corps Community Services hosted the 2014 Summer Music Festival at Penny Lake fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 6. Attractions ranged from free food, live performances, a kid’s play land, and a feature performance from country music song writers Annie Bosko and Danny Myrick.
Pfc. Brandon Messina, a volunteer from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, carries a bag of trash past a “no littering” sign during a river cleanup, sponsored by the Single Marine Program, in Asakita-ku, Hiroshima, Sept. 5, 2014. This was the first cleanup the SMP conducted in Hiroshima recently. - Pfc. Brandon Messina, a volunteer from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, carries a bag of trash past a “no littering” sign during a river cleanup, sponsored by the Single Marine Program, in Asakita-ku, Hiroshima, Sept. 5, 2014. This was the first cleanup the SMP conducted in Hiroshima recently.
A Marine works on a generator Sept. 1 on Tinian during preparation for Exercise Valiant Shield 2014. The squadron’s mission during the exercise is to prepare an airstrip and provide support for all participating units. Valiant Shield is a biennial exercise which focuses on the integration of joint training among U.S. forces. The Marine is with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - A Marine works on a generator Sept. 1 on Tinian during preparation for Exercise Valiant Shield 2014. The squadron’s mission during the exercise is to prepare an airstrip and provide support for all participating units. Valiant Shield is a biennial exercise which focuses on the integration of joint training among U.S. forces. The Marine is with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152 ordnance Marines watch a GTR-18 missile, better known as a "Smokey SAM," launch toward a KC-130J Super Hercules on an island outside of Okinawa, Japan, during a threat reaction evolution, Aug. 26, 2014. The threat reaction evolution is a chance for pilots to stay up to date on their qualifications while keeping an alert and aware mindset for any arising combat scenario. - Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152 ordnance Marines watch a GTR-18 missile, better known as a "Smokey SAM," launch toward a KC-130J Super Hercules on an island outside of Okinawa, Japan, during a threat reaction evolution, Aug. 26, 2014. The threat reaction evolution is a chance for pilots to stay up to date on their qualifications while keeping an alert and aware mindset for any arising combat scenario.
Tommy Davidson and Miss Gayle, entertainers with Kenny Hill’s All Star Comedy Slam pose with Gunnery Sgt. Denver Inopiquez and his sons inside the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2014. As part of the comedy slam, Davidson and Gayle Davidson are slated to tour the air station, as well as performing a live comedy show inside Club Iwakuni. - Tommy Davidson and Miss Gayle, entertainers with Kenny Hill’s All Star Comedy Slam pose with Gunnery Sgt. Denver Inopiquez and his sons inside the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2014. As part of the comedy slam, Davidson and Gayle Davidson are slated to tour the air station, as well as performing a live comedy show inside Club Iwakuni.
Powerline mechanic Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152 perform maintenance on a KC-130J Super Hercules aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. Upon VMGR-152’s relocation to MCAS Iwakuni from their former home of Okinawa, Japan, in July, the squadron now utilizes new facilities and gear, making mission accomplishment easier. - Powerline mechanic Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 152 perform maintenance on a KC-130J Super Hercules aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014. Upon VMGR-152’s relocation to MCAS Iwakuni from their former home of Okinawa, Japan, in July, the squadron now utilizes new facilities and gear, making mission accomplishment easier.