Japanese Army visits MCAS Iwakuni to build on English skills
February 28, 2013 — The Public Affairs Office hosted Japanese servicemembers aboard station in an effort to build intercultural relationships aswell as communication skills here, Feb. 27 to March 1, 2013.The Japanese servicemembers toured the station's Zero Hangar, the IronWorks Gym, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171’s motor transportation facility, and several other MORE
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Intramural Bowling STRIKES competition amongst servicemembers
February 27, 2013 — Slams, crashes and cheers filled the lanes of the Strike Zone bowling alley here as servicemembers stepped to the line in an intramural bowling game Feb. 27, 2013. Each team integrated servicemembers from several units who registered to participate in the season, which started Feb. 25.“It’s fun being able to mingle with Marines from different MORE
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Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 finishes Cobra Gold 2013, returns to Iwakuni
February 26, 2013 — Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 returned to Iwakuni Feb. 26, 2013, after participating in Cobra Gold 2013 from Feb. 11 through Feb. 21. Cobra Gold is a recurring multinational and multiservice exercise, which takes place annually in Thailand, developed by the Thai and U.S. militaries. In its 32nd iteration, it is designed to advance MORE
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The legend of Yasuke
February 22, 2013 — The month of February is synonymous with Black History Month. Every year, the most popular Black figures are discussed, showcasing how they helped make a difference to those around them and across the world. Whether Harriet Tubman, Fredrick Douglass, or the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, the contributions of those who are of MORE
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H&HS Marines play pistol poker during Top Shot Shootout
February 22, 2013 — Marines from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron tested their marksmanship skills as they competed in the Top-Shot Shootout pistol-poker tournament, held at the Indoor Small Arms Range here, Feb. 22, 2013.The contest combined pistol marksmanship skills with the classic game of poker. When five Marines out of the nine competitors made it to the MORE
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Motor-T engages roll overs
February 20, 2013 — Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 Motor Transportation Company practiced combat procedures in a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Egress Trainer at building 268 here, Feb. 20, 2013.The training simulator is made to represent an MRAP Cat II Cougar 6X6 rolling over, whether by an Improvised Explosive Device or by accident.“This vehicle is a MORE
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Station residents run for fun during Gokkan 2.5 kilometer race
February 19, 2013 — Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents competed in the Gokkan 2.5 Kilometer Fun Run, which took place on the seawall behind IronWorks Gym here, Feb. 19, 2013.While the approximate one and a half mile run was free for all base personnel, and focused mainly on bringing residents together for some enjoyable mid-day exercise, a winner still needed MORE
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Hercules refuel Hornets midair during Cobra Gold 2013
February 19, 2013 — F/A- 18D Hornets received fuel from KC-130J Hercules aircraft midair during fixed-wing aerial refueling operations Feb. 19, 2013 after taking off from Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of Thailand, as a part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The Hercules are assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine MORE
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February: a time to remember, a time to reflect
February 18, 2013 — For Americans, February is known as Black History Month. It is a time set aside to remember the struggles, past and present, faced by African Americans in achieving equality.For Americans, February is known as Black History Month.It is a time set aside to remember the struggles, past and present, faced by African Americans in achieving equality. MORE
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VMFA(AW)-242 aviation ordnance, backbone for F/A-18D mission
February 18, 2013 — Aviation ordnance Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (VMFA (AW 224) work around the clock to ensure jets are ready to fulfill their mission for Exercise Cobra Gold 2013 at Wing One Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 18."Our work revolves solely around the flight schedule," said Cpl. MORE
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