JAPAN
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lance Kell

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lance Kell ()

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN -- U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tyler Huggins, a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, poses for a photo at the Iron Works South pool at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 9, 2022. Huggins began swimming at 5 years old, and continues to use the skills he’s learned throughout his life to train and prepare Marines as proficient amphibious warfighters. Upon certification, MCIWS are responsible for overseeing water training, swim qualification courses, and developing service members throughout the entire Marine Corps.

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