MCAS Iwakuni welcomes new CO
July 12, 2013 — Col. James C. Stewart relinquished his duties as commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to Col. Robert V. Boucher during their change of command ceremony at the parade deck here, July 12, 2013.Stewart, assumed command of MCAS Iwakuni on June 30, 2010. During his time as commander, MCAS Iwakuni has taken part in many MORE
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Sergeant Major prepares to hang up his boots
July 12, 2013 — At some point, there will come a time when we retire our camouflaged utilities, never to wear them again.For Sgt. Maj. Steven L. Brown, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, sergeant major, that day is today.“It’s the old cliché of bitter sweet, but I am looking forward to it,” said Brown. “I have no regrets. It’s been 26 years and a lot of MORE
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MCAS Iwakuni commanding officer bids farewell
July 12, 2013 — On July 6, 1984, Col. James C. Stewart, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, a civilian at the time, raised his right hand and swore to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.Stewart upheld that oath to present day, as he prepares to pass the colors at his change of command and retirement ceremony July 12, 2013, MORE
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A bid farewell to Sgt. Maj. Brown, welcome to Sgt. Maj. Massi
July 12, 2013 — Sergeant Major Steven L. Brown relinquished his post as Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Keith Massi during a relief and appointment ceremony at the parade deck here July 12, 2013.In May of 2011, Brown reported aboard station to fulfill his duty as the station sergeant major.Brown retired after 26 years of honorable and MORE
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A look inside Club Iwakuni's second-in-command Mori Nobu
July 12, 2013 — The previous episode of this series took a look into the watchful eyes of Seiji Shoya, Club Iwakuni supervisor, and his role of ensuring good looking and great tasting food made its way to hungry customers. Now, it's time to move another notch up the club's chain of command.Our next chef in this series of culinary excellence is Mori Nobu, Club MORE
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Reapers take win over White Snakes 19-9
July 11, 2013 — Bats swung during an intramural softball game July 11, 2013, as the Reapers went head-to-head with the White Snakes at the softball field located behind the parade deck here. This game marked an all or nothing bout for the White Snakes, who needed a win to stay alive in the regular season.The game started out on an even playing field until the MORE
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Marines refresh grenade handling during Exercise Dragon Fire 2013
July 10, 2013 — “Thumb clip, twist, pull pin, prepare to throw, frag out!”These words echoed throughout a grenade range located on Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji as Combat Logistics Company 36 Marines conducted practice and live-fire grenade training.The training is part of Exercise Dragon Fire 2013. DF13 is CLC-36’s annual battle skills training exercise MORE
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CLC-36 prioritizes safety during Exercise Dragon Fire 2013
July 9, 2013 — Sergeants and senior leaders from Combat Logistics Company participating in Exercise Dragon Fire 2013 attended a Range Safety Officer class aboard Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, July 9.“This class ensures the safety and meeting of the requirements for the Camp Fuji ranges,” said Sgt. Evan Rosado, a radio operator with CATC Camp Fuji and MORE
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Rain, shine, MCAS Iwakuni still shows 4th of July pride
July 4, 2013 — Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron hosted a Fourth of July Parade that circled the parade deck here, July 4, 2013.The parade consisted of Marines, spouses and children dressed up in festive red, white and blue walking on the road following a military police vehicle and another car, driven by Sgt. Maj. Peter W. Ferral playing holiday specific MORE
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