Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Sgt. Gilliam L. Tyaquan, assistant supply chief with Marine Aircraft Group 12, goes for a layup during the Commander’s Cup 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament inside the IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 10, 2014. The tournament was the first competition for Commander’s Cup in 2014. - Sgt. Gilliam L. Tyaquan, assistant supply chief with Marine Aircraft Group 12, goes for a layup during the Commander’s Cup 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament inside the IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 10, 2014. The tournament was the first competition for Commander’s Cup in 2014.

Jay Cone-Murakami, 17, performs a piano melody during the annual winter concert inside the Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 10, 2013. Matthew C. Perry Schools hosted the concert and attracted approximately 300 spectators, including members of three local Japanese junior high schools, to the chapel. - Jay Cone-Murakami, 17, performs a piano melody during the annual winter concert inside the Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 10, 2013. Matthew C. Perry Schools hosted the concert and attracted approximately 300 spectators, including members of three local Japanese junior high schools, to the chapel.

Runners prepare before the Hagi Castle Race that took place in Hagi, Dec. 8, 2013. The race consisted of three running distances, to include a half marathon, 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer competition. - Runners prepare before the Hagi Castle Race that took place in Hagi, Dec. 8, 2013. The race consisted of three running distances, to include a half marathon, 10-kilometer and 5-kilometer competition.

Pfc. Chase Leake, left, Lance Cpl. Stephanie Jordi, middle, and Lance Cpl. Juan Gonzalez, assemble an M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Arresting Gear System Nov. 28 at Tinian’s West Field during Exercise Forager Fury II. The arresting gear is a dynamic piece of equipment critical to FF II, which is a joint exercise designed to employ and assess combat power generation in a deployed and austere environment. The Marines are expeditionary airfield system technicians with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Pfc. Chase Leake, left, Lance Cpl. Stephanie Jordi, middle, and Lance Cpl. Juan Gonzalez, assemble an M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Arresting Gear System Nov. 28 at Tinian’s West Field during Exercise Forager Fury II. The arresting gear is a dynamic piece of equipment critical to FF II, which is a joint exercise designed to employ and assess combat power generation in a deployed and austere environment. The Marines are expeditionary airfield system technicians with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Toys overflow the bins at the Marine Thrift Store after motorcyclists and participants made their donations at the Motorcycle Rally and Toy Drive aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 24, 2013. The main goal of the event was to collect 100 toys, but with participants help approximately 250 toys were accumulated. - Toys overflow the bins at the Marine Thrift Store after motorcyclists and participants made their donations at the Motorcycle Rally and Toy Drive aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 24, 2013. The main goal of the event was to collect 100 toys, but with participants help approximately 250 toys were accumulated.

Lance Cpls. Ryan Gamino and Johnny Gomez, right, calculate needed points for M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Arresting Gear System as they began setup surveyor lining spots along Tinian’s West Field runway Nov. 22 during exercise Forager Fury II. The joint exercise is designed to employ and assess combat power generation in a deployed and austere environment. Gomez and Gamino are combat engineer drafting and surveyors with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Lance Cpls. Ryan Gamino and Johnny Gomez, right, calculate needed points for M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Arresting Gear System as they began setup surveyor lining spots along Tinian’s West Field runway Nov. 22 during exercise Forager Fury II. The joint exercise is designed to employ and assess combat power generation in a deployed and austere environment. Gomez and Gamino are combat engineer drafting and surveyors with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Iwakuni Coast Guard personnel board a cargo vessel during an anti-terrorism training exercise at Muronoki pier, Iwakuni harbor, Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 22 2013. During a simulated patrol, Iwakuni Coast Guard engaged the enemy ship in a brief firefight with simulated rounds before disabling the vessel and apprehending the aggressors as part of their cooperative training with Iwakuni police and customs. - Iwakuni Coast Guard personnel board a cargo vessel during an anti-terrorism training exercise at Muronoki pier, Iwakuni harbor, Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 22 2013. During a simulated patrol, Iwakuni Coast Guard engaged the enemy ship in a brief firefight with simulated rounds before disabling the vessel and apprehending the aggressors as part of their cooperative training with Iwakuni police and customs.