MALS-12 welcomes new commanding officer
June 10, 2016 — Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 bid farewell to their outgoing commanding officer and welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 10, 2016.Lt. Col. Kolter R. Miller relinquished his duties as MALS-12 commanding officer to Lt. Col. John A. Fallon, MALS-12 executive officer, MORE
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Exercise Habu Sentinel 16 tests Marines’ CBRN response capabilities
June 8, 2016 — Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Response Element Marines from 3rd Marine Division, CBRN defense platoon, Headquarters Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force, tested their operational capabilities during exercise Habu Sentinel 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, from May 30 to June 8, 2016. As the annual capstone MORE
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VMFA-314, VMFA(AW) 242 arrive at Eielson AFB to participate in Red Flag-Alaska 16-2
June 7, 2016 — Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron VMFA(AW) 242, from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, traveled to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to participate in exercise Red Flag-Alaska 16-2, June 2-17, 2016. The exercise provides a realistic training environment and allows commanders to MORE
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Crew chiefs master their skills at Kodiak Mace
June 6, 2016 — U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 improved their technical skills as crew chiefs while operating aboard the KC-130J Hercules at Joint-Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, during Exercise Kodiak Mace, May 23-27, 2016.Exercise Kodiak Mace is an annual event designed for Marines to grow their technical skills, operate in a MORE
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"Sumos" train in defensive aerial maneuvers
June 6, 2016 — Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conducted tactical air navigation drills in support of Exercise Kodiak Mace at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 26, 2016. Exercise Kodiak Mace is an annual exercise designed to give U.S. Marines the opportunity to train in MORE
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Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 kicks off Kodiak Mace
June 6, 2016 — Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, in support of Exercise Kodiak Mace May 23, 2016.Exercise Kodiak Mace is an annual exercise designed to enhance cohesion between the U.S. Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and Japan Air MORE
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Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 air drops soldiers, supplies
June 6, 2016 — Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, practiced aerial-drop exercises at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, in support of Exercise Kodiak Mace May 25, 2016. Exercise Kodiak Mace is an annual exercise designed to give U.S. Marines the opportunity to train with the U.S. MORE
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VMGR-152 passes torch to new leadership
June 2, 2016 — Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, also known as the “Sumos,” passed their torch to a new commander during an official change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 27, 2016. Lt. Col. Matthew W. Stover, commanding officer of VMGR-152, passed his responsibilities on to Lt. Col. Andrew J. Pushart, Marine MORE
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Obama visits MCAS Iwakuni
May 27, 2016 — President Barack Obama visited Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 27, 2016, after the Ise-Shima Group of Seven Summit meeting.Obama spoke with troops and their families while on the air station and thanked them for their role in the Pacific region.“I have to tell you, during my visit to Japan, we are reaffirming one of the greatest MORE
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Yokota Girls’ Soccer Team Wins Far East Tournament
May 24, 2016 — The Yokota High School Panthers girls’ soccer team from Yokota Air Base, Japan, won first place at the girls Division II Far East Soccer Tournament hosted by Matthew C. Perry High School at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 19, 2016. Yokota played the final game against Osan American High School Cougars girls’ soccer team from Osan Air MORE
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