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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.

Children build picture frames during Superheroes and Princesses at Yujo Hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. Kids created the picture frames to hold photographs that were taken during the event of them in their costumes. - Children build picture frames during Superheroes and Princesses at Yujo Hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 21, 2013. Kids created the picture frames to hold photographs that were taken during the event of them in their costumes.

Alyssa Brickman, 9, listens to a story from the bible during Vacation Bible School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 20, 2013. Many lessons are taught at VBS to help the children be more familiar with the Bible. - Alyssa Brickman, 9, listens to a story from the bible during Vacation Bible School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 20, 2013. Many lessons are taught at VBS to help the children be more familiar with the Bible.

Sergeant Major Peter W. Ferral, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, gives Pfc. David S. Dignetti, H&HS aviation operation specialist, a positive counseling for his Hard Charger of the Week achievement Aug. 19, 2013. Growing up in a Marine Corps household, joining the Marine Corps out of high school, and due to positive leaders and role models throughout his days as a junior Marine, Ferral has been equipped with the tools to give him the ability to lead from the front and motivate younger Marines. When Ferral sees younger Marines leading from the front and motivating all Marines, regardless of rank, he said that is what keeps him motivated. - Sergeant Major Peter W. Ferral, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, gives Pfc. David S. Dignetti, H&HS aviation operation specialist, a positive counseling for his Hard Charger of the Week achievement Aug. 19, 2013. Growing up in a Marine Corps household, joining the Marine Corps out of high school, and due to positive leaders and role models throughout his days as a junior Marine, Ferral has been equipped with the tools to give him the ability to lead from the front and motivate younger Marines. When Ferral sees younger Marines leading from the front and motivating all Marines, regardless of rank, he said that is what keeps him motivated.

Karah Shindelar, Camp Adventure staff member, and a Japanese child show each other their paper cranes at the station’s School Age Care Center during the Minamigouchi and Kitagouchi Iwakuni city branches visit July 30, 2013. Along with other activities, Japanese children and parents taught American children how to build paper cranes. - Karah Shindelar, Camp Adventure staff member, and a Japanese child show each other their paper cranes at the station’s School Age Care Center during the Minamigouchi and Kitagouchi Iwakuni city branches visit July 30, 2013. Along with other activities, Japanese children and parents taught American children how to build paper cranes.

Cpl. Ronald Watts Jr., a station Provost Marshal’s Office special reaction team member and “Adopt-a-School” program volunteer, helps a Matthew C. Perry student look up material for a research paper at the M.C. Perry High School opportunity hall here May 13, 2013. The “Adopt-a-School” program came about as a way to monitor and help at-risk students. Students must have two Fs or a 2.00 grade point average or less to qualify. - Cpl. Ronald Watts Jr., a station Provost Marshal’s Office special reaction team member and “Adopt-a-School” program volunteer, helps a Matthew C. Perry student look up material for a research paper at the M.C. Perry High School opportunity hall here May 13, 2013. The “Adopt-a-School” program came about as a way to monitor and help at-risk students. Students must have two Fs or a 2.00 grade point average or less to qualify.