M. C. Perry Elementary recognized as National Blue Ribbon School
September 30, 2014 — Matthew C. Perry Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, was recognized as a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education, Sept. 30.The Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes approximately 300 schools each year based on high academic performance or making significant improvement in closing academic MORE
|
|
|
Iwakuni Harbor maintains operational readiness; clear waters, no spills
September 29, 2014 — Sailors began chipping away pesky barnacles and other sea debris off the various vessels at the Iwakuni Harbor, Sept. 29, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. To increase the U.S. – Japan alliance, these sailors maintain their boats to ensure a timely and efficient response in case any fuel leaks into the harbor. “If there’s an oil MORE
|
|
|
Samurai undefeated during first varsity season
September 27, 2014 — The Matthew C. Perry High School football team is undefeated after winning their first home game against the Sotoku High School Fighting Ducks, Sept. 27, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The Samurai are 3-0 during the first varsity season for M. C. Perry football in 11 years. The sport came back to the school in 2012 after an MORE
|
|
|
Marine Thrift Shop hosts Customer Appreciation Day
September 27, 2014 — Station residents attended the Marine Thrift Store’s Customer Appreciation Day, Sept. 27, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Attractions included free food, raffle prizes, a live DJ, face painting, a bounce house and more as a way for the thrift store to thank the community. The Marine Thrift Shop is a nonprofit organization and MORE
|
|
|
MCAS Iwakuni residents raise understanding during Suicide Awareness 5K run/walk
September 27, 2014 — Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, residents gathered at Penny Lake fields to participate in the 3rd annual Suicide Awareness 5K run/walk, Sept. 27, 2014. The event, hosted by the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Health Clinic, Marine Memorial Chapel and Behavioral Health, served to bring awareness to suicide stigmas, said Lt. Latoya MORE
|
|
|
Werewolves depart Alaska, wrap up Distant Frontier, UDP with MAG-12
September 12, 2014 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 completed Exercise Distant Frontier, Sept. 12 2014, when their F/A-18C Hornets lifted off one final time from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, nicknamed the “Werewolves,” conducted unit level training and flew with Air Force squadrons to enhance interoperability between services MORE
|
|
|
VMFA-122 Marine comes home during Distant Frontier
September 11, 2014 — For most members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, coming to Alaska is a unique and exciting adventure they have never experienced before. It is home to the tallest peak in North America, Mt. McKinley, as well as being the only state within the Arctic Circle, both of which are within a day trip of Eielson Air Force Base. Alaska has more than MORE
|
|
|
MCCS hosts 2014 Summer Music Festival aboard MCAS Iwakuni
September 6, 2014 — Station residents and Iwakuni City locals enjoyed live performances, free food and a fireworks display during the 2014 Summer Music Festival, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, at Penny Lake fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 6. The main attraction for the event was a music gig by Annie Bosko and Danny Myrick. Both MORE
|
|
|
Service members volunteer for river cleanup
September 5, 2014 — Approximately 15 service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, participated in a river cleanup, sponsored by the Single Marine Program, in Asakita-ku, Hiroshima, Sept. 5, 2014.“The SMP, and I personally, do a lot of community relations events, such as orphanage visits and cleanups,” said Oana Ivanoff, Marine Lounge manager with SMP. MORE
|
|
|
VMFA-122 Ordnance Marines keep Hornets armed in any weather
September 3, 2014 — With temperatures near freezing and a strong wind blowing in from the mountains, ordnance Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 worked to get their F/A-18C Hornets ready for unit level training, named Distant Frontier, Sept. 3, 2014, aboard Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The Marines loaded MK-76 practice bombs for the squadron’s bombing MORE
|
|
|