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Archive: July, 2016

Marine Corps firefighting creates new life for Texas native

Looking for some excitement and a job that meant something more to him, Michael Barton left the monotony of working in the oil fields of Texas and followed in the footsteps of family and friends, joining the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 20.“Most of my friends had joined the military by then,” said Barton. “My father served in the Corps as intel,

Ordnance Marines, pilots train with high explosives Down Under

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 ordnance Marines built, inspected and loaded high explosive ordnance during Exercise Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 28, 2016.This three week training evolution helps the squadron gain experience and qualifications in low

Ready Group lands Down Under

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 and other elements of Marine Aircraft Group 12 from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, traveled to Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 22, 2016, to participate in

Atomic bomb survivor continues legacy of helping others, striving for peace

“I took care of a lot of people,” said Kikuko Shinjo. “They used to mumble and just say ‘it’s painful,’ ‘dad,’ or ‘mom.’ I could not forget that experience, even after 70 years.”Shinjo, better known as ‘Shinjo-Sensei,’ is an 89 year-old native of Iwakuni, Japan, and a survivor of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima during World War II. Although Shinjo

Marines celebrate Hawaiian style

Residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and locals of Oshima Island attended the U.S. – Japan Luau Party at the Sunshine Southern Seto, Oshima Island, Japan, July 23, 2016.The luau celebrated Hawaiian culture and the friendship between the United States and Japan through hula dancing, swimming in the ocean, games and food.Shinichi Shishido,

Local kindergarteners make a splash at MCAS Iwakuni

Kindergarteners with Iwakuni-Kawashimo Kindergarten visited Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, for their annual pool visit July 21, 2016.The Japanese kindergarteners and resident children swam at the outdoor pool, enjoyed lunch at the crossroads and visited the base Zero Hangar.The tradition began 30 years ago when the first school visited

America’s Squadron concludes company training, begins culminating event

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, completed the second stage of Eagle Wrath 2016 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 23, 2016.This stage focused and trained each individual company on air base ground defense and how they will support MWSS-171 if they are forward

Ice cream, fire trucks, friendship

The Exceptional Family Member Program hosted the Fire and Ice ice cream social in collaboration with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Fire Department at Fire Station Four, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, July 20, 2016.The event included ice cream, pictures with Sparky the dog, touring a fire truck and a chance to visit with the station Japanese fire

MCAS Iwakuni welcomes new commanding officer

Residents, locals and guests gathered aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to witness U.S. Marines and sailors welcome their new station commanding officer July 22, 2016. U.S. Marine Corps Col. Robert V. Boucher, outgoing station commanding officer of MCAS Iwakuni, who assumed command of the station, July 12, 2013, relinquished his

Base game warden offers shot at hunting license

Mike K. Gingles, base game warden for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, seeks to host classes in August or September 2016 for base residents who want a hunting license in the Yamaguchi Prefecture.The class would require five residents of at least 21 years of age who reside in living quarters or off-base housing since firearms can’t be stored