MCAS Iwakuni Branch Health Clinic strives for excellence in medevac process
December 17, 2013 — Merriam-Webster dictionary defines medevac as, “emergency evacuation of the sick or wounded.”Without medevac, it would be near impossible to keep service members mission ready during difficult times, whether it be a personal injury or family emergency.Given the capabilities of the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Health Clinic aboard station, MORE
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Safe and Sober Holiday Campaign
December 12, 2013 — Drunk drivers should beware that law enforcement officials will be stepping up patrols and setting up checkpoints in an effort to get intoxicated drivers off the roads this holiday season.Everyone knows drinking and driving is wrong, but station residents may want to give the matter even more thought. Starting Dec. 14, 2013, the Provost Marshal’s MORE
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M.C. Perry Schools spread holiday spirit aboard station
December 10, 2013 — Students from Matthew C. Perry Schools hosted their annual winter concert inside the Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 10, 2013.The event, which showcased the band, choir, and solo groups throughout the schools, attracted a large number of base personnel to the chapel.“Everyone loves to come to holiday MORE
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From half marathons to full addiction, building the desire to run
December 8, 2013 — “Running is a freeing feeling, you get to let your inner self out,” said Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin W. Layne, the maintenance chief of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12. “There’s no wrong or right, there’s no fast or slow. It doesn’t matter who is first or last, running is against yourself. You set goals for yourself and then you go out and MORE
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Spouses of H&HS craft into holiday spirit
December 5, 2013 — Spouses of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron came together to create ornaments, Dec. 5, 2013, in the community room of Building 655 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The event hosted approximately 30 spouses and was put together as a way for spouses to build relationships with one another. Jessica Guthrie, ornament crafting event MORE
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MV-22 Osprey makes public debut in Mainland Japan during air show
December 1, 2013 — Japan Air Self-Defense Force Nyutabaru Air Base, located in Miyazaki, Miyazaki Prefecture, hosted its annual air show Dec. 1, 2013. While an overwhelming majority of attendees were from Japan, one of the most adored static display was American. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 displayed one of their MV-22 Osprey during the event, drawing both MORE
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Penalties increase for unlicensed drivers, bicyclists who break laws
December 1, 2013 — Japanese lawmakers increased penalties for unlicensed drivers and bicyclists who ride against traffic, Dec. 1, 2013. Both laws are part of the recent changed to the Road Traffic Law, which affects all residents of Japan, including Status of Forces Agreement status personnel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. According to The Japan MORE
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