H&HS departments compete for pride, glory
July 31, 2012 — Several departments within Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron competed for pride and glory during a squadron field meet at Penny Lake fields here Aug. 1, 2012. The purpose of the meet was to foster a sense of friendly competition and esprit de corps between the various departments. “It was a chance to get out here, enjoy some camaraderie, and MORE
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Achievements abound for Troop 77 Scouts
July 30, 2012 — The Boy Scouts of America Troop 77 hosted Court of Honor ceremonies at Yujo Hall here July 31, 2012. The Court of Honor ceremonies featured Troop 77 Scouts’ achievements from May to July.Zackery D. Lewis, Troop 77 Eagle Scout, was awarded his current rank. Seven Scouts received promotions and a total of 10 Scouts took home approximately 40 MORE
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Dragon Fire 12 extinguished, CLC-36 comes home
July 25, 2012 — Combat Logistics Company 36 Marines returned home from Exercise Dragon Fire 12 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July 26, 2012. Dragon Fire is an annual exercise which focuses on maintaining CLC-36 Marines’ combat effectiveness and readiness.“For many of our Marines, this was their first field experience since (Marine Combat MORE
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MCCS answers questions during town-hall meeting
July 24, 2012 — Marine Corps Community Services held a town-hall meeting for station residents at the Sakura Theater here July 25, 2012. The meeting was organized to help station residents understand the future of the station, as well as to answer any questions or concerns the residents may have. “The town hall meeting serves to provide education on MCCS MORE
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5th ANGLICO rules ground, air of outback
July 23, 2012 — In the middle of the outback, where red dirt, trees and termite mounds rule, there is a place approximately two and a half hours from civilization called Delamere Air Weapons Range. This place is home to the few brave men stationed there and those who dare to visit. 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 3rd Brigade, III Marine Expeditionary Force, MORE
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MV-22 Ospreys arrive at MCAS Iwakuni
July 23, 2012 — Twelve MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft were off-loaded from a civilian cargo ship at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, today. This marks the first deployment of the MV-22 to Japan. The aircraft will be stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa, Japan, as part of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265). MCAS Iwakuni MORE
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Station volunteers assist, host children's home
July 20, 2012 — Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 Marines and various other units’ volunteers hosted the Yahata Gakuen children's home at the WaterWorks Pool here July 21, 2012.The children came for a pool party and traditional American barbecue during a day of swimming, games, food and loving volunteers.“This is an event that has been taking place for the last MORE
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Servicemembers volunteer in stable, rodeo
July 20, 2012 — Approximately 16 U.S. servicemembers volunteered during the 47th Annual Katherine Show, in the town of Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia, July 21, 2012.Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 severicemembers gave a helping hand to assist in a show, which has been a hallmark of the Katherine region since MORE
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Chief of Engineers visits station, praises construction accomplished
July 19, 2012 — Army Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, U.S. Army chief of engineers and Army Corps of Engineers commanding general, visited his soldiers aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni July 19, 2012. With Bostick was his staff, which included Army Brig. Gen. Richard L. Stevens, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division Commander. The purpose of the MORE
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Reservist expands dental operational boundaries
July 19, 2012 — For more than a week and a half, the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic acted as the training ground for Navy Reservist Capt. Richard Burke, pediatric dentist, Navy reserve station, Illinois.Burke first made a tour to the station in July 2010 and has returned every year since for a two-week period of annual training in his pediatric MORE
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