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Ambassador Caroline Bouvier Kennedy, U.S. ambassador to Japan, speaks to Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. This is Ambassador Kennedy’s first official visit to MCAS Iwakuni. While at the squadron’s hangar, Kennedy viewed a KC-130J Super Hercules, gaining an understanding on the multiple capabilities of the aircraft in the Pacific theater. This visit also helped the ambassador better understand MCAS Iwakuni’s community and witness the ongoing transformation of the air station through the multitude of construction projects. - Ambassador Caroline Bouvier Kennedy, U.S. ambassador to Japan, speaks to Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 28, 2016. This is Ambassador Kennedy’s first official visit to MCAS Iwakuni. While at the squadron’s hangar, Kennedy viewed a KC-130J Super Hercules, gaining an understanding on the multiple capabilities of the aircraft in the Pacific theater. This visit also helped the ambassador better understand MCAS Iwakuni’s community and witness the ongoing transformation of the air station through the multitude of construction projects.
Sgt. Chris McClellan, KC-130J Super Hercules crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, demonstrates proper use and engagement of the Van Zelm ratchet during familiarization training Jan. 26, 2016. Using an air drop kit, open discussion and hands-on learning, McClellan taught the class to a handful of crew masters and Marines in training. - Sgt. Chris McClellan, KC-130J Super Hercules crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, demonstrates proper use and engagement of the Van Zelm ratchet during familiarization training Jan. 26, 2016. Using an air drop kit, open discussion and hands-on learning, McClellan taught the class to a handful of crew masters and Marines in training.
Liz Garcia, New Parent Support Program home visitor, provides new parents with information on the program and how to care for their child at the 4th Annual Baby Expo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 23, 2016. Families found information like this and more at the expo to guide them into parenthood. - Liz Garcia, New Parent Support Program home visitor, provides new parents with information on the program and how to care for their child at the 4th Annual Baby Expo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 23, 2016. Families found information like this and more at the expo to guide them into parenthood.
Station residents run toward the finish line during the 8th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. 2.5k run or walk at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 16, 2016. The Youth and Teen Center started this event in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to provide residents another opportunity to be active within the community. The YTC provides station residents with various opportunities to participate and volunteer for events. - Station residents run toward the finish line during the 8th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. 2.5k run or walk at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 16, 2016. The Youth and Teen Center started this event in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to provide residents another opportunity to be active within the community. The YTC provides station residents with various opportunities to participate and volunteer for events.
Gina Brazil-Viloria, library technician at the station library, reads a book at story time during the library open house at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 16, 2016. The open house provided an opportunity for families to explore the new sections, books and activities now available at the library. Story time attracted toddlers to the kiddie corner, the 3-D printer drew in teachers and parents, and robot cars entertained the crowd. - Gina Brazil-Viloria, library technician at the station library, reads a book at story time during the library open house at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 16, 2016. The open house provided an opportunity for families to explore the new sections, books and activities now available at the library. Story time attracted toddlers to the kiddie corner, the 3-D printer drew in teachers and parents, and robot cars entertained the crowd.
Sgt. Leonard Archuleta, an avionics collateral duty quality assurance representative, right, and Lance Cpl. Sean Stiles, an avionics technician, left, with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224 work on an F/A-18D Hornet at Chitose Air Base in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. VMFA (AW)-224, homebased at MCAS Beaufort, S.C., is temporarily based in Iwakuni on a unit deployment program and deployed to Northern Japan to participate in the Chitose Aviation Training Relocation Exercise Jan. 12-22. During the exercise, the squadron conducted dissimilar air combat training with and against the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to further support combined interoperability and Pacific theater security cooperation. - Sgt. Leonard Archuleta, an avionics collateral duty quality assurance representative, right, and Lance Cpl. Sean Stiles, an avionics technician, left, with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224 work on an F/A-18D Hornet at Chitose Air Base in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. VMFA (AW)-224, homebased at MCAS Beaufort, S.C., is temporarily based in Iwakuni on a unit deployment program and deployed to Northern Japan to participate in the Chitose Aviation Training Relocation Exercise Jan. 12-22. During the exercise, the squadron conducted dissimilar air combat training with and against the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to further support combined interoperability and Pacific theater security cooperation.
Gunnery Sgt. Victor Velez, left, manpower chief and Gunnery Sgt. Jimmy Ensley, maintenance control chief with Marine Helicopter Squadron One answer questions during an HMX-1 brief at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. The brief afforded HMX-1 Marines the opportunity to provide information and answer questions about the career opportunities available to pilots, crew chiefs, aircraft maintainers and many other Marines at HMX-1. HMX-1 is responsible for direct helicopter support of the White House, which includes supporting the president, vice president, secretary of defense, secretary of the Navy, commandant of the Marine Corps and all visiting heads of state in the Washington, D.C., area. - Gunnery Sgt. Victor Velez, left, manpower chief and Gunnery Sgt. Jimmy Ensley, maintenance control chief with Marine Helicopter Squadron One answer questions during an HMX-1 brief at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. The brief afforded HMX-1 Marines the opportunity to provide information and answer questions about the career opportunities available to pilots, crew chiefs, aircraft maintainers and many other Marines at HMX-1. HMX-1 is responsible for direct helicopter support of the White House, which includes supporting the president, vice president, secretary of defense, secretary of the Navy, commandant of the Marine Corps and all visiting heads of state in the Washington, D.C., area.
From left to right, Brad Arnold, Justin Biltonen, and Chet Roberts, members of 3 Doors Down, perform during a free concert for residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. Members of the band said they do these tours in order to give back to the men and women who have already given so much. - From left to right, Brad Arnold, Justin Biltonen, and Chet Roberts, members of 3 Doors Down, perform during a free concert for residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 14, 2016. Members of the band said they do these tours in order to give back to the men and women who have already given so much.
A Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224 F/A-18D Hornet parks at the Chitose Air Base apron in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 13, 2016. VMFA (AW)-224, homebased at MCAS Beaufort, S.C., is temporarily based in Iwakuni on a unit deployment program and deployed to Northern Japan to participate in the Chitose Aviation Training Relocation Exercise Jan. 12-22. During the exercise, the squadron conducted dissimilar air combat training with and against the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to further support combined interoperability and Pacific theater security cooperation. - A Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224 F/A-18D Hornet parks at the Chitose Air Base apron in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 13, 2016. VMFA (AW)-224, homebased at MCAS Beaufort, S.C., is temporarily based in Iwakuni on a unit deployment program and deployed to Northern Japan to participate in the Chitose Aviation Training Relocation Exercise Jan. 12-22. During the exercise, the squadron conducted dissimilar air combat training with and against the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to further support combined interoperability and Pacific theater security cooperation.
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni home-schoolers pose for a group picture with the Calligraphy Club from Kannon High School, Hiroshima, during a calligraphy event at the Waki General Community Center in Waki Town, Japan, Jan. 4, 2016. This event allowed the home-schoolers to learn about the culture that they are now a part of. Community relations events like these help bolster the relationship between the station and the local Japanese community. - Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni home-schoolers pose for a group picture with the Calligraphy Club from Kannon High School, Hiroshima, during a calligraphy event at the Waki General Community Center in Waki Town, Japan, Jan. 4, 2016. This event allowed the home-schoolers to learn about the culture that they are now a part of. Community relations events like these help bolster the relationship between the station and the local Japanese community.