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)

May 18 2022

MWSS-171 Conduct Machine Gun Range During Eagle Wrath 22

Lance Cpl. Calah Thompson

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jared Earp a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 fires an M249 light machine gun at a machine gun range during exercise Eagle Wrath 22 at Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) Camp Fuji Camp Fuji, Japan, May 9, 2022. Eagle Wrath is an annual MWSS-171 exercise at CATC Camp Fuji designed to increase squadron proficiency in conducting real-world contingency missions in a forward operating environment. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Calah Thompson)

May 16 2022

Proper Technique, Proper Fuel

Lance Cpl. Lance Kell

Dayshawn Franklin, a strength and conditioning coach assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni's Marine Corps Community Services, supervises Marines and Sailors with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, during a squadron physical training event at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 7, 2022. Franklin and other coordinators educated service members on proper physical training methodology, execution, and gave a nutrition class in which they covered proper dieting and recovery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lance Kell)

May 08 2022

It’s on: Squadron challenges personnel to war game

Cpl. Phuchung Nguyen

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ridge Green, a generator mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, simulates an attack against a competitor during a squadron war game competition at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 26, 2022. The simple yet dynamic game system, in line with the commandant’s force design and modernization plan, increased Marines' and Sailors' operational awareness of the Indo-Pacific region and improved their problem-solving ability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Phuchung Nguyen)

May 02 2022

Corpsmen conduct annual First Response Operations Training

Cpl. Mitchell Austin

U.S. Sailors assigned to the Robert M. Casey Naval Family Branch Clinic Iwakuni prepare to decontaminate a simulated casualty during a First Response Operations Training course at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 27, 2022. In this course, clinic personnel practice decontaminating patients prior to rendering care, protecting the individual from further danger. This annual training is used as a refresher to ensure corpsman familiarize themselves with procedures and sustain overall readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

May 02 2022

Iwakuni Exceptional Family Member Program hosts open house

Cpl. Mitchell Austin

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) hosted its first open house, April 26, 2022, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. The open house informed families of medical and educational resources, as well as a wide range of additional programs available to service members and their dependents, further helping sustain the readiness of the air station’s personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mitchell Austin)

May 02 2022

A New Leaf: trees planted at MCAS Iwakuni

Lance Cpl. Calah Thompson

Contractors with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) stand with a newly planted tree in front of building one at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Apr. 22, 2022. NAVFAC contractors planted eleven trees around the parade deck to celebrate Earth Day 2022 as part of an ongoing process to replace those trees on the base which are no longer thriving. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Calah Thompson)

Apr 26 2022

SH-60 Seahawk Helicopters Land aboard the USS Miguel Keith

Lance Cpl. Darien Wright

A U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, lands on the USS Miguel Keith (ESB-5) at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, April 18, 2022. With an organic port facility, and serving as host to Marine Aircraft Wing 12, Carrier Air Wing Five, and Fleet Air Wing 31, MCAS Iwakuni is uniquely postured to provide advanced naval integration in support of regional security and the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien Wright)