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Archive: January, 2016

Ambassador Kennedy makes first visit to MCAS Iwakuni January 28, 2016 — Ambassador Caroline Bouvier Kennedy, U.S. ambassador to Japan, made her first official visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016.Kennedy visited to gain a better understanding of MCAS Iwakuni’s community and witness the ongoing transformation of the air station through the multitude of construction projects, which costs more MORE

VMGR-152 Marines receive on-the-job training January 26, 2016 — Marines from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, attended familiarization training on airdrop kits Jan. 26, 2016.Using an airdrop kit, open discussion and hands-on learning, Sgt. Chris McClellan, KC-130J Super Hercules crew master with VMGR-152, educated a handful of crew masters and Marines in MORE

Baby expo delivers information, supplies for new parents January 23, 2016 — New and expecting parents at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, gathered at Club Iwakuni for the 4th Annual Baby Expo Jan. 23, 2016.The expo had many things to offer present and future parents on the station such as information on the first years as a parent, vendors selling helpful merchandise for the new child, and new parent support groups MORE

Annual run honors Martin Luther King Jr. January 16, 2016 — Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, residents participated in the 8th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. 2.5k run or walk on Jan. 16, 2016.The Youth and Teen Center started this event in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to provide residents another opportunity to be active within the community.“This is an annual event to honor Dr. MORE

Library open house displays improvements January 16, 2016 — The station library at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, held an open house Jan. 16, 2016 welcoming patrons to explore improvements made over the past months.The library closed its doors Nov. 20, 2015 until Jan. 13, 2016 to receive a makeover consisting of new paint, carpets and shelving as well as new education tools creating opportunities MORE

Fighting Bengals soar Pacific skies with Japanese pilots January 14, 2016 — Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, homebased at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., and currently forward based at MCAS Iwakuni, conducted dissimilar air combat training during the Chitose Aviation Training Relocation exercise at Chitose Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12-22, 2016. In order to support Pacific theater security MORE

Marine Helicopter Squadron One seeks to recruit new Marines January 14, 2016 — Marines attended a Marine Helicopter Squadron One recruiting brief at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016.HMX-1 is responsible for direct helicopter support of the White House, which includes supporting the president, vice president, secretary of defense, secretary of the navy, commandant of the Marine Corps and all visiting MORE

3 Doors Down rocks MCAS Iwakuni January 14, 2016 — Multi-platinum band, 3 Doors Down, visited Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to interact with service members, sign autographs, take pictures and put on a free concert at the IronWorks Gym Jan. 14, 2015.The five members of the band, Brad Arnold, Chris Henderson, Chet Roberts, Justin Biltonen and Greg Upchurch, began their day at the air MORE

Chitose exercise enhances U.S.-Japan interoperability January 13, 2016 — Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron traveled from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to participate in the Chitose Aviation Training Relocation exercise at Chitose Air Base, Japan, Jan. 12-22, 2016.VMFA (AW)-224, also known as the MORE

Calligraphy event spells out fun for everyone January 4, 2016 — Home-schoolers from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and members of the Calligraphy Club from Kannon High School in Hiroshima, participated in a calligraphy event at the Waki General Community Center, Waki Town, Japan, Jan. 4, 2016.The event celebrated the New Year by having the participants write the hopes and aspirations they have for the year MORE