M.C. Perry host Mikan-presentation
January 30, 2014 — Matthew C. Perry Elementary School hosted Iwakuni Mayor Yoshihiko Fukuda and several members of the local Iwakuni Agricultural and Societal Cooperative Associations during a mikan-presentation at the M.C. Perry Elementary Gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 30, 2014. The purpose of the event was to build a better sense of MORE
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Service members teach English, build bonds
January 28, 2014 — Thirty-two service members aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, participated in a community relation visit to Ekimae Hoikuen Pre-School hosted by the Marine Memorial Chapel in Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 28, 2014. The visit gave service members an opportunity to interact with Japanese youth and strengthen the Japanese-American relationship. MORE
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Life-Saving Survival Training the JMSDF way
January 28, 2014 — A total of 290 Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 aviators conducted winter-term Life-Saving Survival Training from Jan. 27-Jan. 29, 2014, at the harbor aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.The semi-annual Life-Saving Survival Training takes place once in summer and once in winter and is mandatory for all aviators and air MORE
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Meet and Greet L.I.N.K.S spouses together
January 22, 2014 — Lifestyle Insight Networking Knowledge and Skills hosted a Meet and Greet at Yujo Hall to help spouses get acquainted with one another Jan. 22, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Lifestyle Insight Networking Knowledge and Skills is an interactive experience where spouses teach spouses about Marine Corps history, benefits, MORE
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A Marine’s best friend
January 16, 2014 — Dogs are often thought of as, “a man’s best friend,” but what happens when the Marine Corps trains a dog to it’s standards, gives it a mission and a handler?When the kennel master assigns a dog to a handler, the Marine Corps standards instilled in both of them allows them to form a team and accomplish a mission not possible without the help of one MORE
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MWSS-171 Marines prepare for Exercise Cobra Gold
January 15, 2014 — Marines with combat engineer company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, prepare to go to Thailand aboard Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 15, 2014, to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold. Exercise Cobra Gold is a multi-national, joint exercise, conducted annually in Thailand and is comprised of forces from participating nations MORE
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MWSS-171 drivers, operators assist in MALS-12 movement
January 15, 2014 — Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 motor transportation and heavy equipment operators continues to assist Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 in movement of equipment as they make their way to the new facilities aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 15, 2014. The initial movement began Jan. 6, 2014, and is part of the Defense Policy MORE
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MWSS-171 to show no remorse during Exercise Thunder Horse
January 13, 2014 — When a motor transportation operator is in a combat situation, knowledge and experience may play a huge factor in determining the outcome: life or death.Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 is currently preparing to participate in Exercise Thunder Horse in Hara-mura, Japan.The mission of the exercise is to train and better prepare the squadron for MORE
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MWSS-171 places first at basketball tournament
January 10, 2014 — Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 won the Commander’s Cup 3 vs. 3 Basketball Tournament that took place inside the IronWorks Gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 10, 2014. Each match was an eight minute timed game played using half of a court. MWSS-171 won their first game over Combat Logistics Company 36, and their MORE
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BHC ancillary department aboard MCAS Iwakuni helps maintain excellent patient care
January 9, 2014 — When it comes to medical care, a patient’s doctor is one of the many people who will provide treatment during the clinical process. It could be considered impossible for a doctor to examine, diagnose, supply medication to and treat all of their patients on their own.The ancillary department of the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Health Clinic, MORE
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