Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

MCAS Iwakuni is a mission-ready air station, capable of providing continuous base-operating support for tenant organizations and follow-on U.S. and allied forces during training, combat or contingency (HA/DR) operations throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

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Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni’s elementary through high school swimmers compete against local Japanese schools in a swim meet at Iron Works Gym pool, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 16, 2020. This swim meet took place in order to foster a positive relationship between base residents and Japan through friendly competition and sport. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Bryant Rodriguez)

Local Japanese residents and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni residents pose for a group photo during a base visit at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 11, 2020. Read more

Students from Iwakuni Middle School, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eric Harris, executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and representatives of the Yamaguchi Truck Association Iwakuni Branch pose for a group photo during an award ceremony at Iwakuni Kokusai Kanko Hotel, Iwakuni City, Japan, Feb. 14, 2020. Read more

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents attend the Lotus Root Digging Experience at Iwakuni City's regional wholesale market in Iwakuni City, Japan, Feb. 6, 2020. Read more

Students and staff from Iwakuni Middle School and Kawashimo Junior High School pose for a group photo during a cultural exchange event at Kawashimo Junior High School, Iwakuni City, Japan, Feb. 11, 2020. Read more

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Tsunamis vs. Ocean Swim Youth Swim Meet
March 3, 2020

Taking a ride around MCAS Iwakuni
February 27, 2020

Students from Iwakuni Middle School share their artistic abilities
February 25, 2020

MCAS Iwakuni residents dig and cook lotus roots
February 23, 2020

Middle schools come together with a friendly competition
February 20, 2020

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MCAS Iwakuni's Elementary School Receives Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award

On Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, students and faculty of Matthew C. Perry Elementary School gathered to celebrate one of their newest national achievements. Lance Corporal Anthony Mesa brings you the story. Includes sound bites from Joanie Brillant, M.C. Perry Elementary School Teacher and Suzanne Landrum, PhD, M.C. Perry Elementary School Principal. Also available in high definition.

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