Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

 

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.
MCAS Iwakuni News
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Iwakuni campers find adventure June 26, 2003 — Sitting on the couch playing Contra on the original Nintendo, eating Doritos and going out to cause trouble are not regular summer activities for the children aboard the Station enjoying their three-month break from school. These children have the opportunity to enjoy a worthwhile and beneficial summer by attending Camp Adventure 2003, where they MORE
Local artist teaches his trade June 26, 2003 — Etsuji Yamada has been making works of art for 32 years. People from all over Japan have flocked to his shop, located in Iwakuni just a short drive from the Station, to purchase his beautifully handcrafted pottery. Despite the fame that has come with his incredible talent, Yamada still finds his cheeks blushing when faced with the prospect of MORE
Junior golfers swing away June 26, 2003 — Tiger Woods can hit a golf ball 300 yards and sink 25-foot putts with ease. While the golfers hitting the links at the Torii Pines Golf Course may not be quite on that level, a group of children are working their way towards it. The Junior Golf Camps at the TPGC give young golfers an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the game. "The golf MORE
Corps kicks in MCMAP deadline June 26, 2003 — According to All Marine Message 042/01, every Marine must obtain a tan belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program by Oct. 1. The goals of MCMAP were outlined from the time the program was created and now awaits its final requisite. "When the ALMAR for MCMAP came out it had certain goals in mind for each year. Last year 160 more training sites MORE
King assumes command of H&HS June 23, 2003 — Lieutenant Col. Philip King took the reigns of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron from Lt. Col. Thomas Abel in a change of command ceremony here Monday. King, who served as the Station's Operations officer, holds a bachelor's of science degree in Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in May, 1982. MORE
Seabees give local park a face-lift June 23, 2003 — A neighborhood playground filled with swings, slides and monkey bars, gives children a place to go run and play while their parents get the opportunity to relax. However, when the park becomes decrepit like the Ushinoya-cho Park the desire for a fun filled day in the park decreases. Over the years the park has deteriorated, the swings rusted away MORE
Families reel in Father's Day fun June 23, 2003 — Families got the chance to break away from the Station Sunday to take part in the Marine Corps Community Services Father's Day Fishing Derby at the Yaskasa Dam. Although slight rain and overcast skies gave off a glum feeling, laughter and smiles on the children's faces when they hooked a lunker or saw dad battling to bait a worm brightened the MORE
Marine expresses herself through art June 5, 2003 — For one Marine stationed here, being an artist has always came natural. Corporal Jennifer Ungerecht, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 combat engineer and Joint Reception Center personnel staff, has used her natural talent to make the Station a little more pleasing to the eye. Although she has been recognized around the Station for her work, her MORE
Service members make time for the needy June 5, 2003 — MABALACAT, Philippines, Participants of Exercise Balikatan 2003, located at Clark Field, took time out of their usual routine May 2 to spend some time at the Munting Tahanan ng Nazareth, translated to English as the Little Home of Nazareth, for individuals with special needs. During their visit, the Marines and Sailors enjoyed a morning of fun and MORE
More points given for promotion June 5, 2003 — A newly released Marine Administrative Message, which goes into effect Oct. 21, announces a two-fold change to calculating composite scores. Because of considerable input via senior-enlisted leadership and Marine mail, the commandant of the Marine Corps has increased the maximum number of self-education bonus points that can be applied to a MORE

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