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.
Exercise Cobra Gold 2010 comes to close in Thailand
February 25, 2010
— Exercise Cobra Gold 2010, a multi-lateral exercise demonstrating joint and multinational capabilities, and improving interoperability between the United States and Thailand, came to a close with the main body of Marines departing Thailand Feb. 20. Although there was no official closing ceremony, the exercise ended Feb. 11. However, Marines and
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American civilians get taste of Japanese culture
February 25, 2010
— Local civilians and service members were given the chance to participate in various Japanese cultural activities such as Origami, sushi making, dressing in kimono and history lessons at the Iwakuni Youth Hostel Feb. 16 in preparation for the upcoming Hinamatsuri Doll’s Festival celebrated March 3 annually throughout Japan. The Hinamatsuri Doll’s
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Monthly Kintai Bridge cleanup an ongoing effort
February 25, 2010
— The Kintai Bridge, built in 1673 and rebuilt several times throughout the centuries, is a Japanese national treasure known throughout Japan as a popular spot for millions of tourists and locals.Its unique structure is made up of wooden planks, which form five arches spanning 210 meters across the Nishiki River, and allows for passers-by to stroll
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Service members bring laughter to local kindergarten
February 25, 2010
— Not knowing what to expect, approximately 14 local service members nervously made their way up a staircase to a classroom filled with curious Japanese children awaiting their arrival. The children’s eyes widened in amazement as the service members timidly stepped into the room and took their seats.Although some of the children shyly hid and peeked
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Runners compete in cold weather for top trophies
February 25, 2010
— Those who are going outside would most likely put on a jacket, so why are some people behind the IronWorks Gym wearing short-shorts and small T-shirts?Civilians and service members participated in Gokukan Run on the sea wall Feb.19.This is the third year that the IronWorks Gym has hosted the Gokukan Run.According to Darci Kruse, the athletic
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Iwakuni station members celebrate Mardi Gras 2010
February 25, 2010
— Mardi Gras, which refers to the events of carnival celebrations before Ash Wednesday varies from city to city. The festival’s popular practices include wearing masks and costumes, sports events and parades.For Iwakuni, the evening’s festivities started with extravagant make-up, fake eyelashes, colorful outfits, metallic pumps, and feathered masks.
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Marines, sailors give back to local Thai community
February 18, 2010
— Marines and sailors aboard Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand taking part in exercise Cobra Gold 2010, visited Narisawat welfare Protection and Vocational Training Centre for Women here in Thailand Feb. 10.The visit to Narisawat welfare Protection and Vocational Training Centre for Women is part of the ongoing relationship with the U.S. and
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Cobra Gold 2010
February 18, 2010
— U.S. Marines, Thai Marines and Republic of Korea Marines all combined for an ultimate show of Marine Corps strength and skill during exercise Cobra Gold 2010, an exercise demonstrating joint and multinational capabilities and improving interoperability between the United States, Thailand and the Republic of Korea at Ban Chan Khrem, Thailand, Feb.
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Station-wide exercise to test ability in simulated attacks
February 18, 2010
— Exercise Total Shield 2010 is slated to run here Feb. 22–25 and is designed to test the station’s ability to simultaneously continue its support operations while defending itself against simulated attacks.The station-wide exercise will involve military personnel here and include the participation of the 46th Regiment Japan Ground Self-Defense
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