American, Japanese students learn together
April 25, 2016 — Students from Noda Gakuen High School in Yamaguchi City visited Matthew C. Perry High School at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, as part of an interscholastic exchange April 21, 2016.The visit provided approximately 39 Japanese students the opportunity to travel to an American school and experience their culture firsthand.“This benefits 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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Residents root for fun
February 10, 2016 — Residents from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni participated in lotus root digging during a cultural adaptation program at Yamaguchi’s Agricultural, Forestry, Fisheries, and Stockbreeding in Iwakuni City, Japan, Feb. 10, 2016.Iwakuni is a lotus root producer, exporting the product worldwide. Japanese workers provided participants information on the MORE
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Ortega appointed as MAG-12 sergeant major
February 5, 2016 — Sgt. Maj. Sergio MartinezRuiz relinquished responsibilities as Marine Aircraft Group 12 sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Miguel A. Ortega during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 5, 2016.MartinezRuiz served in various billets from drill instructor and corporal’s course director to sergeant major for 2nd MORE
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3 Doors Down rocks MCAS Iwakuni
January 14, 2016 — Multi-platinum band, 3 Doors Down, visited Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to interact with service members, sign autographs, take pictures and put on a free concert at the IronWorks Gym Jan. 14, 2015.The five members of the band, Brad Arnold, Chris Henderson, Chet Roberts, Justin Biltonen and Greg Upchurch, began their day at the air MORE
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Spirits run high with Jingle Bell Jog
December 18, 2015 — Residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, flaunted their holiday spirit during the Jingle Bell Jog at the IronWorks Gym Dec. 18, 2015.Service members and their families dressed in festive holiday attire as they ran a mile through the station chanting cadences, singing carols and spreading their holiday cheer throughout the MORE
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Volunteers bring Christmas spirit to nursing home
December 16, 2015 — The Marine Memorial Chapel at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, coordinated a community relations event where seventeen volunteers visited the Vita Nursing Home in Iwakuni Dec. 16, 2015.The visit provided volunteers the opportunity to experience Japanese culture, lend a helping hand and further cement the U.S. and Japan relationship.“We were MORE
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M.C. Perry holds holiday Literacy Night
December 15, 2015 — Students of Matthew C. Perry Elementary School gathered in the cafeteria for a night of reading, snacks and holiday cheer during Literacy Night at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 15, 2015.The purpose of Literacy Night is to encourage students to read in their spare time by making it more of an enjoyable hobby rather than a daunting 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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