Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Rhianna Smeeds, 10, cuts rice stalks during a Youth Cultural Program rice harvesting trip in Tenno, Japan, Oct. 5, 2013. This was the eighth year the Youth Cultural Program hosted the rice harvest. - Rhianna Smeeds, 10, cuts rice stalks during a Youth Cultural Program rice harvesting trip in Tenno, Japan, Oct. 5, 2013. This was the eighth year the Youth Cultural Program hosted the rice harvest.

Players from the Dental (Blue) and the Deizlz (Red) form up on the line of scrimmage during an intramural flag football game behind the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 3, 2013. The Deizlz began this offensive drive with a quick quarterback sneak for a 10-yard gain. - Players from the Dental (Blue) and the Deizlz (Red) form up on the line of scrimmage during an intramural flag football game behind the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 3, 2013. The Deizlz began this offensive drive with a quick quarterback sneak for a 10-yard gain.

The Public Affairs Staff released the final Iwakuni Approach Sept. 27, 2013. The staff will now use online outlets as their means for releasing information. - The Public Affairs Staff released the final Iwakuni Approach Sept. 27, 2013. The staff will now use online outlets as their means for releasing information.

Brenda Piper, standing up, and Eileen Erwin feed the Koi Fish while on the Koko-kyo at the Shukkeien garden in Hiroshima Sept. 27, 2013. The Koko-kyo spans the center of the pond and is part of the circular-tour garden style pathway. - Brenda Piper, standing up, and Eileen Erwin feed the Koi Fish while on the Koko-kyo at the Shukkeien garden in Hiroshima Sept. 27, 2013. The Koko-kyo spans the center of the pond and is part of the circular-tour garden style pathway.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Takuya Izumi, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force service member, bugle player and conductor, leads four bugle players in playing different notes aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 26, 2013. Bugles are used by JMSDF to signal distinguished visitor arrivals and in ceremonies. - Petty Officer 3rd Class Takuya Izumi, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force service member, bugle player and conductor, leads four bugle players in playing different notes aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 26, 2013. Bugles are used by JMSDF to signal distinguished visitor arrivals and in ceremonies.

Jimmy Stare, a musician and retired Marine, performs during the 2013 Summer Music Festival that took place at the Penny Lake fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 21, 2013. Page took time after his stage performance to pass out free CDs and other gifts to fans. - Jimmy Stare, a musician and retired Marine, performs during the 2013 Summer Music Festival that took place at the Penny Lake fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 21, 2013. Page took time after his stage performance to pass out free CDs and other gifts to fans.

Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines extinguish a fire during live-fire training at the burn pit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 23, 2013. While conducting live-fire training, two Marines man the hose while a senior Marine observes closely to make sure they are performing the proper procedures. ARFF Marines Conduct this type of training a few times a month, generally on Fridays, to stay proficient in their training so they can effectively respond to any crisis. - Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines extinguish a fire during live-fire training at the burn pit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 23, 2013. While conducting live-fire training, two Marines man the hose while a senior Marine observes closely to make sure they are performing the proper procedures. ARFF Marines Conduct this type of training a few times a month, generally on Fridays, to stay proficient in their training so they can effectively respond to any crisis.

Matthew C. Perry High School football players line up during practice at M. C. Perry football field aboard Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. M. C. Perry High School is slated to have a varsity football team after this season. - Matthew C. Perry High School football players line up during practice at M. C. Perry football field aboard Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 22, 2013. M. C. Perry High School is slated to have a varsity football team after this season.