Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan
Welcome to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s official website. MCAS Iwakuni is the only Marine Corps installation on mainland Japan.
Marines, Koreans combine forces in runway repair
March 29, 2004
— Combat engineers teamed up with Korean airmen March 29 for exercise Foal Eagle's combined Rapid Runway Repair, also known as triple R, exercise. "It was a great opportunity to exchange ideas about triple R," said 2nd Lt. James Lagasca, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 construction platoon commanding officer. "It also gave the Marines a chance to
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Thunder rolls through Station
March 26, 2004
— "Exercise! Exercise! Exercise!" Throughout March 25-26, Station residents heard the alert message periodically. The message reminded all aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni that Exercise Rolling Thunder was in full-effect. The biannual exercise is comprised of various drills which were conducted throughout the Station. The first drill was a
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Four-legged Marines provide protection
March 26, 2004
— "Halt! Halt!" cries the authoritative voice. "Halt! -Or I'll release my dog!" Seconds later the lean, muscular form of a Marine working dog is freed to race after a suspect. Powerful jaws and aggressive force pins the struggling figure to the ground. The dog handler, full of praise for his charge, approaches cautiously and handcuffs the
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Standing shoulder to shoulder in Philippines
March 26, 2004
— For over 300 years, the Kintai Bridge has stood, fallen and been rebuilt again and again. Located in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the five-arched bridge stands at 22 feet high, 16 feet wide and is approximately 230 yards in length. It is one of the three most famous bridges on the island of Japan, which was completed in 1673 over the Nishiki
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Renovation completed, celebrations begin
March 26, 2004
— For over 300 years, the Kintai Bridge has stood, fallen and been rebuilt again and again. Located in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the five-arched bridge stands at 22 feet high, 16 feet wide and is approximately 230 yards in length. It is one of the three most famous bridges on the island of Japan, which was completed in 1673 over the Nishiki
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Classes offer discipline and self control
March 26, 2004
— With a solid "Thwack!" another body hits the rubber mat. Sato Sensei concealed a small smile, and bowed graciously to his opponent. After studying aikido for 42 years, he was invariably precise and effective. Aikido, a relatively new development in the martial arts field, teaches more than just efficient self-defense. A tremendous emphasis is
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Marines, Koreans engage in air base ground defense
March 23, 2004
— Side-by-side with the Republic of Korea Air Force 16th Fighter Wing, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 engaged in air base ground defense (ABGD) exercises during Exercise Foal Eagle, March 23-25. The exercises were conducted both to train Marines to provide effective rear security in a forward operating environment as well as to determine how the
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B-ball battle soaked in H2O
March 19, 2004
— Marines duked it out March 19 at the IronWorks Gym for the Madness H2O Unit PT 5-on-5 Water Basketball Challenge here. This was the first water basketball game to take place here, according to Joshua Roman, IronWorks Gym lifeguard. "Any member of a unit or organization, whether civilian or in the armed forces is an eligible player," said Kari
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Station Girl Scouts support troops
March 19, 2004
— Troops in Korea and Iraq will soon be receiving 600 boxes of Girl Scout cookies due to the efforts of Station Girl Scouts. The six different Girl Scout troops on Station began work on the project after a suggestion by Jennifer Hopley, a troop leader. Every year, Station Girl Scouts receive over 500 cases of cookies containing 12 boxes each, said
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T-Bolts return to Iwakuni, leave for Korea
March 19, 2004
— The Thunderbolts of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 returned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, March 7, after the conclusion of Exercise Cope Tiger in Korat, Thailand. The closing ceremonies for Cope Tiger took place Feb. 27 with the host nation of Thailand along with Singapore and the United States. Marines from the Station and Airmen from
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