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MCAS Iwakuni News

Archive: October 2010


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Typhoon Megi cuts PHIBLEX short October 28, 2010 — Exercise PHIBLEX 11, which was scheduled to run until Sunday, was cut short due to the forecast of the category five super typhoon Megi headed for the Philippines Oct. 18.“This is a very large annual event that we have come to rely upon in efforts to improve our relationship, our understanding and our interoperability,” said Brig. Gen. Mark A. MORE
Navy Seabees: Building things big, small at all hours of day, night October 28, 2010 — “Be careful where you sit,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Stowe, a builder with facilities. “There are tools everywhere.” Everything from wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, saws, jackhammers and pipe threaders are scattered throughout the facilities building and workplace. Navy Seabees were founded following Pearl Harbor in answer to a crucial MORE
Ultimate Warriors send Bloodbath and Beyond to bed 26-14 October 28, 2010 — The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 football team, the Ultimate Warriors, dominated Bloodbath and Beyond 26 to 14 during a 2010 Intramural Flag Football season game at the Penny Lake field here Oct. 20.“I think we had better athletes on our side and better experience for the most part,” said Rajiv Douglas, Ultimate Warriors cornerback and MORE
Vikings take to sky with JASDF in bilateral training October 28, 2010 — Japanese jets attack Marines in F/A-18s. They swerve in the air dodging and diving. It looks like they are counteracting an attack, but in actuality their attacking is just acting.Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 participated in a weeklong exercise with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force in Misawa, Japan, starting Oct. 18.VMFA(AW)-225 MORE
School in session for Educator's Day October 28, 2010 — Station teachers and professional educators gathered to participate in the 2nd annual Matthew C. Perry Elementary School and High School Educator’s Day here Oct. 22. Educator’s Day is an annual event conducted within the educational complexes throughout the Japan district. The purpose of the training day was to sit down with and help teachers and MORE
Marines observe 2010 Hispanic Heritage Month October 28, 2010 — “Heritage, diversity, integrity and honor: The renewed hope of America” is the theme of 2010’s Hispanic Heritage Month. The term Hispanic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, refers to Spanish-speaking people in the United States of any race, and today more than 35 million American people identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino. Each year, the MORE
More than 30 years later, this DJ keeps on rockin' in the free world October 21, 2010 — Walking into the American Forces Network studio on station that morning, I half-expected to meet a washed-up, old man trapped in his former glory days as a disc jockey looking like the epitome of a 60s car salesman complete with tight leisure suit, under-sized peace sign T-shirt and gold chain.Instead, I met a former Marine truly driven by his MORE
More than 190 run, walk 5K to fight breast cancer October 21, 2010 — More than 190 people gathered on the seawall behind IronWorks Gym to participate in a 5K walk/ run to support breast cancer awareness month Saturday. “I am so pleased to see such a great turnout in such a small community,” said Darci Kruse, Health Promotions assistant director. “This is a great way for our community to come together and show our MORE
MAG-12 sends H&HS home Kuni cupless in golf tournament October 21, 2010 — Golfers from Marine Aircraft Group 12, and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron came out Friday for the first ever Kuni Cup Golf Tournament at Torii Pines golf course here Oct. 15. A trophy and all the bragging rights were awarded to MAG-12 with a combined score of 567 to H&HS’s 595. First place for the lowest net score went to Bryan J. Rupple MORE
Marine Corps aviation: Still safe, now even safer October 21, 2010 — Fiscal year 2010 was recognized as the safest year on record for Marine Corps aviation Oct. 1. FY10 documented four Class A flight mishaps, which is an improvement from last year’s record-setting performance. The accomplishment continues a six-year trend, which started in 2005 when the reduction in Marine Corps aviation mishaps first began. MORE

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