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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Rain, shine, MCAS Iwakuni still shows 4th of July pride
July 4, 2013 — Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron hosted a Fourth of July Parade that circled the parade deck here, July 4, 2013.The parade consisted of Marines, spouses and children dressed up in festive red, white and blue walking on the road following a military police vehicle and another car, driven by Sgt. Maj. Peter W. Ferral playing holiday specific MORE
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