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Judges critique Matthew C. Perry High School thespians as they showcase their theatrical talents to parents and community members at the M.C. Perry Elementary School Gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 8, 2014, as a rehearsal for the 2014 Far East Drama Festival. The students acted out a scene from Lin Coghlan’s “The Miracle.” The 2014 Far East Drama Festival consists of 13 Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific schools where students present their performance in a one act play with all cast members participating, followed by two individual events being either a monologue, a duet, or a trio scene. - Judges critique Matthew C. Perry High School thespians as they showcase their theatrical talents to parents and community members at the M.C. Perry Elementary School Gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 8, 2014, as a rehearsal for the 2014 Far East Drama Festival. The students acted out a scene from Lin Coghlan’s “The Miracle.” The 2014 Far East Drama Festival consists of 13 Department of Defense Education Activity Pacific schools where students present their performance in a one act play with all cast members participating, followed by two individual events being either a monologue, a duet, or a trio scene.

Cpl. Branden Arnett, motor transportation operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, guides a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement MKR-18 Cargo Vehicle through and overpass during the relocation movement of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 15, 2014. - Cpl. Branden Arnett, motor transportation operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, guides a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement MKR-18 Cargo Vehicle through and overpass during the relocation movement of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 15, 2014.

Col. Hunter H. Hobson, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, speaks to Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, known as the “Cowboys,” on a job well done while aboard Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 8, 2014. The squadron has been activated for nine months on a Unit Deployment Program instead of the usual six. They spent three months in Hawaii to receive pre-deployment training prior to being station at MCAS Iwakuni. - Col. Hunter H. Hobson, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, speaks to Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, known as the “Cowboys,” on a job well done while aboard Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 8, 2014. The squadron has been activated for nine months on a Unit Deployment Program instead of the usual six. They spent three months in Hawaii to receive pre-deployment training prior to being station at MCAS Iwakuni.

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.

Lance Cpl. Mitchell Hung, food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, throws Lance Cpl. Shwanda Roberts, food service specialist with H&HS, using a Marine Corps Martial Art Program technique in the dojo at IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 16, 2013. Both Marines have participated in multiple courses by Staff Sgt. Palmer, S-3 training noncommissioned officer with H&HS. - Lance Cpl. Mitchell Hung, food service specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, throws Lance Cpl. Shwanda Roberts, food service specialist with H&HS, using a Marine Corps Martial Art Program technique in the dojo at IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 16, 2013. Both Marines have participated in multiple courses by Staff Sgt. Palmer, S-3 training noncommissioned officer with H&HS.

Marquist DeShaun House, an employee at a tattoo parlor located near Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, concentrates as he outlines text on a customer’s ribs Oct. 15, 2013. The artist, a former Marine, said he confirms with service members that the tattoo they are getting is what they really want, and once he starts there is no going back. - Marquist DeShaun House, an employee at a tattoo parlor located near Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, concentrates as he outlines text on a customer’s ribs Oct. 15, 2013. The artist, a former Marine, said he confirms with service members that the tattoo they are getting is what they really want, and once he starts there is no going back.