Cowboys return to MCAS Iwakuni after exercise Air Warrior
September 28, 2013 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, also known as “The Cowboys,” returned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 28, 2013, after completing Exercise Air Warrior, which took place at Royal Malaysian Air Force Base Butterworth. The Cowboy’s mission while participating in Air Warrior was to engage in dissimilar air-combat tactics with the MORE
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MCAS Iwakuni bids farewell to the Approach, ending 60 years of weekly publication, enter digital era
September 27, 2013 — Today’s issue of the Iwakuni Approach is the final edition, ending six years of publication for the station paper. The Iwakuni Approach, introduced in its current format and name in February 2008, replaced the long-running Torii Teller as the station paper. Beginning next week, the Public Affairs Office will transition from a print-based MORE
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MCAS Iwakuni turns final page, goes digital
September 27, 2013 — Since the 1950s, residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni have received their news via the station newspaper. However, this edition marks an end to the nearly 60-year tradition of delivering paper-in-hand news, as this is the final print edition of The Iwakuni Approach. While moving forward to get in line with emerging technology and social MORE
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MARADMIN 168/13 pistol update to replace current pistol qualification test
September 27, 2013 — Marines currently qualified under the annual pistol program will have to adjust to the new Combat Pistol Program with the release of MARADMIN 168/13 March 28, 2013. Although the MARADMIN was released in March, the program's implementation won’t take effect until fiscal year 2014. “The Combat Pistol Program is designed to simulate a scenario in MORE
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Hiroshima Secret Garden
September 27, 2013 — Twenty-nine residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, visited Shukkeien Garden on a Marine Corps Community Services tour to experience the peaceful, relaxing side of Hiroshima that is set apart from the busy, hectic city, Sept. 27, 2013.Asano Nagaakira, a samurai, was named Daimyo (feudal lord) of Hiroshima in 1619. He ordered the MORE
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The Brass side of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces
September 26, 2013 — Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force service members stand on a rooftop with the sun beating down. They raise bugles to their lips and prepare to play a song instructed by their conductor as pores on their faces form beads of sweat, which roll down and follow the contour lines of their facial features.A bugle is an instrument in the brass family and MORE
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Japanese, Americans tested during Goodwill Modified Triathlon
September 22, 2013 — Japanese locals came to participate with Americans in the 26th annual Japanese and American Goodwill Modified Triathlon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 22, 2013. Competitors lined up at the station marina to begin the race with a one-kilometer swim. Athletes then proceeded to their bikes and started a 27K bike course. After MORE
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Station hosts fun run to raise suicide awareness
September 21, 2013 — Marine Corps Community Services sponsored the ‘Into The Light’ Suicide Prevention five-Kilometer Fun Run/Walk that began behind IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Sept. 21, 2013, to raise awareness toward the issue of suicide and its effects on military personnel, civilians and families. September is the declared month for MORE
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Summer Music Festival Rocks Iwakuni
September 21, 2013 — Station residents rocked out with several bands and performances during the 2013 Summer Music Festival, which took place at the Penny Lake fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Sept. 21, 2013. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event in order to provide a fun family experience for station residents. "This is our way of saying, MORE
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H&HS keeps hold of Fall Classic trophy
September 20, 2013 — Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron won the flag football Fall Classic against Marine Aircraft Group 12 at Penny Lake fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 20, 2013.The Fall Classic is an annual tournament between H&HS and MAG-12 that serves as an introduction into the flag football season that began Sept. 23. The score at MORE
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