Capt. Anthony D. Ramey, Marine Aircraft Group 12 current operations officer, explains to Japan Air Self-Defense Force cadets the importance of pre-checks before a flight during a Japanese Observer Exchange Program tour here Sept. 27. The tour refocused the cadets’ efforts to complete flight training. - Capt. Anthony D. Ramey, Marine Aircraft Group 12 current operations officer, explains to Japan Air Self-Defense Force cadets the importance of pre-checks before a flight during a Japanese Observer Exchange Program tour here Sept. 27. The tour refocused the cadets’ efforts to complete flight training.

Competitors begin the Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni Modified Triathlon with a one kilometer swim here Sunday.The swimming portion consisted of two laps out to a buoy and back. The buoy was placed 250 meters away, but with the current and the turn-around point forcing competitors to slow down. 200 participants came out to fight their way through a 1 kilometer swim, a 32k bike ride, and two 4k runs. Many of the participants came from off the station in order to compete in something unique. Many different athletic events occur off base as well as on base giving people an opportunity to compete in teams or relays. - Competitors begin the Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni Modified Triathlon with a one kilometer swim here Sunday.The swimming portion consisted of two laps out to a buoy and back. The buoy was placed 250 meters away, but with the current and the turn-around point forcing competitors to slow down. 200 participants came out to fight their way through a 1 kilometer swim, a 32k bike ride, and two 4k runs. Many of the participants came from off the station in order to compete in something unique. Many different athletic events occur off base as well as on base giving people an opportunity to compete in teams or relays.

The Japanese Marintime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 drill platoon performs rifle manual techniques during a demonstration at the JMSDF Iwakuni Air Base Festival here Sunday. There are approximately 1,600 JMSDF service members on station here. - The Japanese Marintime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 drill platoon performs rifle manual techniques during a demonstration at the JMSDF Iwakuni Air Base Festival here Sunday. There are approximately 1,600 JMSDF service members on station here.