Sep 17 2021

MCAS Iwakuni's 33rd annual triathlon

Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen

Japanese lifeguards watch participants during the 33rd annual triathlon at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, on Sep. 12, 2021. Participants partook in a 1km. open water swim, a 23km. bike course, and an 8km. run. This annual community relations is hosted by Marine Corps Community Services’ Semper Fit division, in an effort to test overall physical endurance, mental discipline and bring the local community together. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

Sep 17 2021

Live-fire Drill: Air Station Fire Department participate in Airport Firefighter Rescue Course

Lance Cpl. Darien Wright

Station fire department personnel share their experiences concluding a live-fire drill as part of an airport rescue firefighter course at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, on Sept. 10, 2021. The course is designed to train and enable the air station’s fire department to support Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Marines in responding to potential aircraft fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Darien Wright)

Sep 17 2021

Never Forget: MCAS Iwakuni Hosts 7th Annual Memorial Stair Climb

Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alexis Telschow, an aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, bows her head to pray during the 7th annual 9/11 memorial stair climb at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, on Sep. 10, 2021. Participants climbed 110 flights of stairs in honor of those who were lost and affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. Marines with ARF hosted the memorial stair climb in groups of 30 participants in an effort to adhere to COVID-19 precautions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

Sep 01 2021

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis Sept. 11 remembrance campaign interview

Video by Cpl. Kevin Alarcon

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, speaks about his experience regarding the Sept. 11 terrorist attack during an interview at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2021. Lewis was with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251 when he heard about the attack. The pilots of VMFA 251 were the first known Marines to be engaged in combat in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kevin Alarcon)

Aug 30 2021

VMFA-121 returns from deployment

Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kyle McHugh, an F-35 pilot assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, is welcomed by his wife after returning to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, on Aug. 25, 2021. VMFA-121 deployed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of Exercise Talisman Saber. This biyearly exercise is the largest bilateral combined training activity between the Australian Defense Force and the U.S. military. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen)

Aug 29 2021

Explosive Ordinance Disposal Conducts Training Exercise

Lance Cpl. Darien Wright

Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Marines an explosive charge detonates on Target Island, off the coast of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, during a training exercise, on Aug. 24, 2021. EOD trains regularly to ensure personnel understand how to handle explosive threats to military assets in a timely manner and to ensure base operations continue uninterrupted. Target Island is an ideal location to conduct this training and, due to its isolation, it reduces the impact of noise on the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Darien Wright)

Aug 24 2021

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Vincent J. Silvestro Sept. 11 rememberance campaign interview

Video by Cpl. Kevin Alarcon

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Vincent J. Silvestro, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni motor transportation operations chief, speaks about his experience regarding the Sept. 11 terrorist attack during an interview at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 20, 2021. Silvestro spoke about how the events of Sept. 11 influenced his decision to enlist in the Marine Corps and what the atmosphere was like during the initial aftermath of the attacks. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Kevin Alarcon)

Aug 18 2021

SRT trains with MWD handlers in joint training

Cpl. Mitchell Austin

U.S. Marines with the Special Reaction Team (SRT), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, get in position for a training exercise with military working dog handlers at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, on Aug. 12, 2021. The training fostered collaboration between the SRT and dog handlers by providing an opportunity to practice combined tactics, enhancing readiness for scenarios requiring the use of military working dogs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

Aug 09 2021

Reach for the sky

Cpl. Mitchell Austin

U.S. Marines with Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Iwakuni completes a passenger mission at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, on July 19, 2021. Due to the geographic scope of the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility and the on-going global pandemic, Headquarter & Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Iwakuni relies on UC-12W for time-sensitive logistical support multiple countries in the Western Pacific theater. These requirements include transporting Marines and Sailors, unique military equipment, aviation parts, and medical evacuation capabilities for MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)