A Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) service member signals to the pilots of a JMSDF US-1A seaplane prior to the aircraft's departure for a search and rescue exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 8, 2013. JMSDF conducted the search and rescue scenario to mark the US-1A's first flight of the year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Todd F. Michalek/Released)