Werewolves join the pack at MCAS Iwakuni
March 25, 2016 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, arrived at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, March 14, 2016.VMFA-122, also known as the “Werewolves,” is in Iwakuni on a six month rotation with the unit deployment program that deploys units to the Pacific region. The F/A-18C Hornet squadron is replacing VMFA(AW)-224, MORE
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Tomcats arrive aboard MCAS Iwakuni
August 27, 2015 — Marine Attack Squadron 311, the “Tomcats,” arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2015.After spending three months aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship, USS Bonhomme Richard, VMA-311 came to Japan in support of the unit deployment program.“Our squadron allows the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine MORE
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Death Rattlers arrive aboard MCAS Iwakuni
March 12, 2015 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, the “Death Rattlers,” arrived aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, in support of the Unit Deployment Program, Feb. 12, 2015.The squadron’s overall mission is to support regional combatant commanders with whatever operational plans or strategic goals that they have.“Close air support, pilot proficiency MORE
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‘Werewolves’ arrive in Alaska, await training with Air Force
August 25, 2014 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 arrived in Alaska to take part in unit level training aboard Eielson Air Force Base, August 25, 2014.Alaska is the final stop for VMFA-122 before heading home to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. For the past six months, VMFA-122, nicknamed the “Werewolves,” travelled throughout the Pacific region, MORE
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MALS-12 supports VMFA-122 during RIMPAC 2014
July 22, 2014 — Twenty-one Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 accompanied Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 to Marine Corps Base Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific Exercise 2014 and unit level training.Rim of the Pacific is a multinational maritime exercise that provides a unique training opportunity which helps participants foster and sustain MORE
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VMFA-122 maintenance Marines make it happen during RIMPAC 2014
July 22, 2014 — In the world of Marine Corps aviation, pilots tend to be superstars of the show, flying jets and dropping bombs, but behind the scenes are the Marines on the ground who make it all possible.Maintenance Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 work day and night, repairing and preparing F/A-18C Hornets for their scheduled flights during Rim MORE
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Cowboys saddle up, sally to Texas
January 8, 2014 — After nine months in the Asia-Pacific region training and exploring, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, also known as the “Cowboys”, departed Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 9, 2014. The Cowboys increased combat readiness with various training exercises throughout their stay at MCAS Iwakuni. The squadron was here as part of the Unit MORE
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Cowboys strap back into saddle, activate for UDP
August 16, 2013 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 arrived to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni early August as the newest F/A-18 hornets on the Unit Deployment Program.“The Cowboys,” are a reservist squadron from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, and were told that they would be activating to support the UDP in Sept. 2012.“A lot of people MORE
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Marines, sailors go ‘back to school’ in Australia
August 16, 2013 — Marines and sailors participating in Exercise Southern Frontier 2013, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, went back to school during a community relations event Aug. 16.The event aimed to help improve literacy skills for students at Macfarlane Elementary School in Katherine, Australia, which is RAAF Base MORE
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Red Devils bring heat to Iwakuni
March 16, 2012 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 landed in Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni ready for training here March 17. VMFA -232, also known as the Red Devils, is part of the unit deployment program, which allows units to deploy to various locations throughout the Western Pacific and participate in exercises with international allied forces. “(The MORE
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