M.C. Perry, Japanese students bring holiday cheer to MCAS Iwakuni
December 8, 2015 — Matthew C. Perry Elementary and High School students and Japanese students from Kawashimo Junior High School and Migama Elementary School gathered at the Marine Memorial Chapel at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, for the annual holiday concert Dec. 8, 2015.Family and friends filled the pews in anticipation of hearing the results of hard MORE
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Youth and Teen Center invites station residents to discover Hiroshima, learn mutual history
December 5, 2015 — Matthew C. Perry school students from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, visited Hiroshima City as part of a Youth and Teen Center trip Dec. 5, 2015. MORE
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6th Joint Leadership Walk connects Japanese community, station residents
December 4, 2015 — Lt. Col. Gary Thomason, executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, and other Japanese government officials participated in the 6th Joint Leadership Walk through the streets of Iwakuni Dec. 4, 2015.The Joint Leadership Walk represents the unique relationship between the air station and MORE
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MCAS Iwakuni Marines survey USS Bonhomme Richard
December 4, 2015 — Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, participated in a site survey and training opportunity aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard at U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Dec. 4, 2015.A site survey on a landing zone is conducted to ensure the area is secure and large enough MORE
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Japanese Defense Minister visits MCAS Iwakuni
December 2, 2015 — The Japanese Defense Minister, Gen Nakatani, arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 2, 2015, during his tour through the U.S. Pacific Command and its component commands.This visit provided Nakatani the opportunity to meet station officials and view the development of the station.Col. Robert V. Boucher, MCAS Iwakuni commanding MORE
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Postal Marines provide swift holiday mailing services
November 30, 2015 — Marines at the post office now provide mobile post office locations to station residents at Marine Corps Air station. The mobile post office locations offer convenient drop-off areas for customers to send Iwakuni, Japan, from Nov. 30 - Dec. 11, 2015.their holiday mail while also meeting the U.S. postal service mailing deadlines.“The main focus was MORE
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Japanese college students visit M.C. Perry
November 23, 2015 — Students from Bunkyo Women’s University visited students of Matthew C. Perry High School at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 23, 2015.The Bunkyo Women’s University students attended the classes of M.C. Perry High School and learned about the material taught on a daily basis. This gave the Japanese students insight on the American MORE
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Marines bear samurai armor, partake in historical tradition
November 22, 2015 — Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, participated in the Kuragake Castle Festival in Kuga, Iwakuni, Nov. 22, 2015.The local festival honors the Kuga samurai who urged their castle lord to take a last stand against a much larger enemy force.“As Marines, we have an opportunity to be part of what Iwakuni has to offer,” said Lance Cpl. MORE
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Motorcycle riders kick off toy drive
November 22, 2015 — Motorcycle riders and station residents brought holiday cheer to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during the third-annual Toy Drive and Motorcycle Rally at the Marine Thrift Store, Nov. 22, 2015.Japanese motorcycle clubs, riders from the air station, and station residents attended the event to donate toys for Japanese orphans and MORE
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MWSS-171 Marines act swiftly, train against CBRN attacks
November 18, 2015 — Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 executed an operational decontamination exercise at their motor transportation wash rack at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 18, 2015. As reconnaissance, surveillance and decontamination trained personnel, these Marines acted swiftly and donned their personal protective equipment during MORE
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