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Two F/A-18 hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 take off from Gwangju Air Base April 21, 2014, as part of Exercise Max Thunder 14-1. As part of MT 14-1, VMFA-122, stationed out of Beaufort, S.C., is providing eight F/A-18 hornet aircraft to support both U.S. and ROK forces in different scenarios throughout the exercise. - Two F/A-18 hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 take off from Gwangju Air Base April 21, 2014, as part of Exercise Max Thunder 14-1. As part of MT 14-1, VMFA-122, stationed out of Beaufort, S.C., is providing eight F/A-18 hornet aircraft to support both U.S. and ROK forces in different scenarios throughout the exercise.

Cpl. Luis Lara, a Semitrailer refueler operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, observes pressure valves and fuel levels during a refueling aboard Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, as part of Exercise Max Thunder 14-1, April 16, 2014. Lara is one of five Marines with MWSS-171 deployed to assist with the refueling of military aircraft during the exercise. - Cpl. Luis Lara, a Semitrailer refueler operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, observes pressure valves and fuel levels during a refueling aboard Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, as part of Exercise Max Thunder 14-1, April 16, 2014. Lara is one of five Marines with MWSS-171 deployed to assist with the refueling of military aircraft during the exercise.

American and Japanese participants of the 2014 Kintai Marathon, which took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, run past a puddle, April 13. The Kintai Marathon is one of the few annual events that give Japanese citizens an opportunity to come aboard station. Approximately 800 people signed up for the full marathon, half marathon and five-kilometer walk. - American and Japanese participants of the 2014 Kintai Marathon, which took place aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, run past a puddle, April 13. The Kintai Marathon is one of the few annual events that give Japanese citizens an opportunity to come aboard station. Approximately 800 people signed up for the full marathon, half marathon and five-kilometer walk.

Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conduct a scenario during the Advanced Active Shooter course April 7 - 18, 2014. During the scenarios, Marines used airsoft pistols to create adrenaline needed for training. - Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conduct a scenario during the Advanced Active Shooter course April 7 - 18, 2014. During the scenarios, Marines used airsoft pistols to create adrenaline needed for training.

Seaman Darion Black, left, general duty corpsman with Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic, and a firefighter with the station Fire Department work together to assist Lance Cpl. David Mayorga, a patrolman with the Provost Marshal’s Office, as part of a mock scenario during a mass casualty evacuation drill on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 2, 2014. - Seaman Darion Black, left, general duty corpsman with Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic, and a firefighter with the station Fire Department work together to assist Lance Cpl. David Mayorga, a patrolman with the Provost Marshal’s Office, as part of a mock scenario during a mass casualty evacuation drill on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 2, 2014.

Master Chief Petty Officer Gilbert Ermitano, Navy senior enlisted advisor for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, addresses everyone in attendance for the Navy Chief 121st Birthday Celebration at the Southside Mess Hall aboard station April 1, 2014. - Master Chief Petty Officer Gilbert Ermitano, Navy senior enlisted advisor for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, addresses everyone in attendance for the Navy Chief 121st Birthday Celebration at the Southside Mess Hall aboard station April 1, 2014.

Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Force exit the MV-22 Osprey and begin a noncombatant evacuation operation aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 19, 2014. The Osprey aircraft allows the MEU to reach greater distances at a faster speed than ever before. - Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Force exit the MV-22 Osprey and begin a noncombatant evacuation operation aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 19, 2014. The Osprey aircraft allows the MEU to reach greater distances at a faster speed than ever before.

Students taking the American Red Cross’ Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course practice the proper way to transport an injured person outside of IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 16, 2014. Attending the course requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator certifications that are offered monthly by the American Red Cross aboard station. - Students taking the American Red Cross’ Wilderness and Remote First Aid Course practice the proper way to transport an injured person outside of IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 16, 2014. Attending the course requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator certifications that are offered monthly by the American Red Cross aboard station.

A Marine Corps Community Services worker pours a drink for a Red, White & Food Wine Festival patron during the event that took place in the Club Iwakuni ballroom aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 15, 2014. More than 100 types of wine were offered during the festival. - A Marine Corps Community Services worker pours a drink for a Red, White & Food Wine Festival patron during the event that took place in the Club Iwakuni ballroom aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 15, 2014. More than 100 types of wine were offered during the festival.

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.