Japanese aviators train to survive cold
March 16, 2016 — Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aviators traveled to the harbor at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to conduct Winter Survival Training March 9-11, 2016.Mandatory for all aviators and aircrew, the JMSDF conducts this training semi-annually, once in the summer and once in the winter.“This winter training helps ensure our aviators have the MORE
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Marines attend Legislation for Peace and Security PME
March 15, 2016 — Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents advanced their knowledge on recent changes made to Japan’s defense laws and the effects it could have on U.S. and Japan operations during the Legislation for Peace and Security professional military education here, March 11, 2016.In 2015, the Japanese government changed their stance on the use of military MORE
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Perry wins marksmanship, drill competitions
March 13, 2016 — Matthew C. Perry High School’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps took top honors during the Far East Marksmanship Competition at Camp Humphreys, Korea, Feb. 14-16, 2016, and the drill competition at Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, Nov. 16-18, 2015.A total of 13 schools from the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps installations across the MORE
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Community benefits from Operation Kibagata
March 12, 2016 — Members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, forward based to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni; Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12; Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Japan Air Self-Defense Force participated in Operation Kibagata in Komatsu, Japan, during the Komatsu Aviation Training Relocation exercise at Komatsu Air Base, March 12, 2016. MORE
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USFJ commander visits Komatsu Air Base
March 9, 2016 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John L. Dolan, commander of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force, headquartered at Yokota Air Base, visited Komatsu Air Base, Japan, during the Komatsu Aviation Training Relocation exercise March 9, 2016. MORE
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Komatsu ATR enhances interoperability for defense of Japan
March 7, 2016 — Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, and Marine Aircraft Group 12 from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, traveled to Komatsu Air Base, Japan to participate in the Komatsu Aviation Training Relocation exercise March 7-18, 2016.VMFA-314, also known as the “Black Knights,” took the lead in MORE
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Fighting Bengals depart Iwakuni
March 3, 2016 — Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, also known as the Fighting Bengals, departed Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 15, 2016.The squadron’s home station is MCAS Beaufort, S.C. VMFA(AW)-224 arrived in Iwakuni Oct. 7, 2015, as part of the Unit Deployment Program and consists of approximately 180 Marines and 10 F/A-18D Hornet MORE
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MCAS Iwakuni supports relief society’s fund drive
February 29, 2016 — Service members at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, kicked off the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s annual fund drive at the Strike Zone Bowling Center Feb. 29, 2016.Since 1904, the NMCRS has provided assistance to Marines, sailors and their families in times of need. By request of the commandant of the Marine Corps and the chief of naval MORE
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H&HS welcomes new sergeant major
February 26, 2016 — Sgt. Maj. Coleman Kinzer relinquished his duties as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Darnell Richardson during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 26, 2016.Kinzer is slated to become the sergeant major at Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, MCAS Kaneohe Bay, MORE
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Marines heat up during frozen competition
February 25, 2016 — Marines from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron participated in the Frozen Chosin Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 25, 2016.The competition is set to resemble the rigorous struggles Marines faced during the battle of the Chosin Reservoir in 1950.By testing physical endurance and strength throughout multiple MORE
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