Jun 16 2022

MCAS Iwakuni Change of Command

Lance Cpl. Calah Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and Col. Richard M. Rusnok, the oncoming commanding officer of MCAS Iwakuni, conduct the passing of the colors during a change of command ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 16, 2022. MCAS Iwakuni is a mission-ready air station, capable of providing continuous base-operating support for tenant organizations and follow-on U.S. and allied forces during training, combat, or contingency operations throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Calah Thomson)

Jun 16 2022

The Next Chapter: Lt. Col. Jonathan Hutchison passes command to Lt. Col. Jacob Schwinghammer

Lance Cpl. Darien Wright

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jonathan Hutchison, the off- going commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, relinquishes command by passing the guidon to Lt. Col. Jacob Schwinghammer, the oncoming commanding officer for H&HS, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 16, 2022. The ceremony is a Marine Corps tradition which honors the off- going commanding officer’s effort and dedication while also recognizing the oncoming commanding officer’s commitment to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)

Jun 16 2022

What excellence looks like

Lance Cpl. Calah Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Frederick L. Lewis, Jr. (left) the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Commanding Officer, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Cpl. Jasmin Davila (right), an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and Nashville, Tennessee resident, as she is recognized for commendable administrative support to fellow Marines, civilians and other service personnel at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 9, 2022. Davila was also named as the Marine Corps Manpower, Personnel, and Administration Awards Program (MCMPAAP) Marine of the Year, and was given an award from the Marine Corps Association in recognition of high endeavor, superior accomplishment, and leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Jun 01 2022

Faces of MCIPAC: From Korean Army to U.S. Navy chaplain

Lance Cpl. Calah Thompson

U.S. Navy LCDR Junsub Um, Deputy Chaplain at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni stands in front of a cross set up for the air stations Easter Sunrise Service at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Apr. 17 2022. Um was born and raised in South Korea and served in the Korean Army for two years before moving to the United States, attending seminary and joining the U.S. Navy to become a chaplain. Being a chaplain gives Um a sense of giving back to his community, he offers religious support to Marines and Sailors stationed at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Calah Thompson)

May 26 2022

Iwakuni medical staff undergo joint neonatal training

Staff Sgt. Jessika Braden

U.S. service members with Robert M. Casey Naval Family Branch Clinic Iwakuni and U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 18th Medical Group's newborn intensive care demonstrate how to properly hold a newborn for examination during their first in-person outreach neonatal training since the COVID-19 pandemic at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 25, 2022. The training covered an overview of the neonatal resuscitation program, ground transport operations, and procedures necessary for the on-site care of newborns. Each year, military medical units conduct these trainings throughout the Pacific Region to ensure overseas duty stations can provide local and immediate health care for expecting SOFA status mothers and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Jessika Braden)

May 22 2022

USS Tripoli Docks at MCAS Iwakuni

Lance Cpl. Isaac Orozco

The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) prepares to dock at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, harbor May 20, 2022. Due to its geographic location and collocated airfield and harbor, MCAS Iwakuni is uniquely postured to provide advanced naval integration in support of regional security. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Orozco)

May 22 2022

First KC-130J fuselage trainer arrives at MCAS Iwakuni

Cpl. Mitchell Austin

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni Personnel transport a KC-130J fuselage trainer (FuT) to the enlisted aircrew training facility at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 16, 2022. The FuT enables KC130-J aircrewmen to train with the multiple configurations of the KC-130J and reduces the number of flights required for aircrew certifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

May 18 2022

VMGR-152 conducts exercise Kodiak Mace 22

Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Mejia, a loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, removes coverings from air intakes of a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft during exercise Kodiak Mace 22, at Elmendorf Air Force base, Alaska, May 10, 2022. This annual exercise is designed to develop unit-level skills, work with joint forces, and maintain a high level of squadron readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen)

May 22 2022

U.S. Servicemembers participate in inclusive day community relations event

Lance Cpl. Lance Kell

Sparky, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), greets a child during the Owl Park Inclusive Day community relations event at the Atagoyama Fukuro Park, also known as the Atago Owl Park, in Iwakuni, Japan, May 15, 2022. The event provided volunteers an opportunity to connect with the local community and a safe environment for children with disabilities to enjoy a day at the park. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lance Kell)