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Yoko Seo, Japanese executive assistant for the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, gives a tour from the air traffic control tower to leaders of the Iwakuni City United Neighborhood Association during a Sound of Freedom Campaign event at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 18, 2018. Photo

Local Japanese and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni residents participate in the 2018 Japanese American Society Halloween Carnival in Iwakuni City, Japan, Oct. 19, 2018. The carnival created an opportunity for local Japanese and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents to make friends, enhance the U.S.-Japan alliance and conduct cultural exchanges by participating in the holiday together. Read more

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jason P. Kaufmann, left, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, presents Cpl. Diego Marmalejo, an air traffic controller with H&HS, with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 21, 2018. Marmalejo was awarded this medal for lifesaving actions that he took while on leave in Bali, Indonesia. Read more

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, speaks to members of the local media in Iwakuni City, Japan, Sept. 19, 2018. MCAS Iwakuni and Iwakuni City leadership attended the ninth Joint Leadership Walk to promote safety and security to the residents, while also displaying and strengthening the existing relationship. Read more

Japanese nationals and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni residents and service members participate in the 31st Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni Triathlon at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 16, 2018. The annual community relations event is hosted by Marine Corps Community Services’ Semper Fit division and is a way to bring the two cultures closer through swimming, bicycling and running. Read more

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Halloween Carnival in Iwakuni City creates opportunity to make friends
October 22, 2018

Marine earns award for lifesaving actions in Bali
October 2, 2018

Local leadership walk to show unity
September 20, 2018

MCAS Iwakuni builds bonds through swimming, bicycling, running
September 19, 2018

Motorcycle clubs give back to Iwakuni City
September 18, 2018

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Matthew C. Perry High School Student Becomes National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist (Package/Pkg)

Former first lady, Michelle Obama, once said “The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams and your willingness.” One Matthew C. Perry High School student embodies this sentiment, as she works toward her dream of furthering her education. Lance Cpl. Cheyeanne Alvarez met with her to see how she works to reach her goals. This video story includes soundbites from Lt. Col. John Harris, Milford, Michigan and Kathryn Harris, Tampa, Florida. This story is available in high definition.

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