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Gunnery Sgt. Robert Navarro, an Infantry Unit Leader assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, received the Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Hathcock II Award on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 4, 2025. The award is presented annually to the Marine who best exemplifies Hathcock's legacy: a standard of professionalism and excellence in marksmanship. Navarro received the award in recognition of his contributions to marksmanship training at the Indoor Small Arms Range on MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Eliza Fremont)

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeffrey Kempton, assigned to American Forces Network Iwakuni, toured the Simose Art Museum in Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 30, 2025. The museum featured works by Sam Falls, whose pieces combine organic material with artistic techniques. The Sam Falls exhibit will be on display until Dec. 18, 2025 (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Eliza Fremont)

Rebecca Thornton, the Family Readiness Program Manager on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, talked about the programs available at building 411, also known as the Marine and Family Programs building, on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sep. 25, 2025. The programs provide information and resources to help families navigate life on MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Eliza Fremont)

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni community members walked along the sea wall by the Ironworks South gym for the third annual Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk, Sept. 5, 2025. Participants walked to remember those lost to suicide and raise awareness of the resources available for those who may be struggling with ideations of suicide. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Eliza Fremont)