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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: November, 2001

SMP helps single Marines during holidays

While the holiday season is a time for celebration, for many single and unaccompanied Marines and Sailors it is also one of their first times away from their families during the holidays. The Single Marine Program, located in the Hornet's Nest, is offering a variety of programs for the Station's single and unaccompanied service members for this

Samurai deserve congratulations

I think congratulations and a "job well done" are in order for the Matthew C. Perry Samurai high school football team and coaching staff. The season was short, but long in respect to attitude. When the team started up, there were only a few players signed on to play. There weren't even enough players to field a special teams squad! The coaching

Club Iwakuni responds to customer concerns

Due to requests from the Officer Club Advisory Board, Club Iwakuni recently added several new menu items to the Officer Club menu. The Enlisted and Staff Noncommissioned Officer Club Advisory Boards will be given the chance to see which of the menu items they wish to adopt, and to choose what other selections they would like to see at the club. "We

Station stand-down emphasizes safety

The Marine Corps is presenting information to Marines with a series of safety stand-down briefs to prepare them for the upcoming holiday season. The Station held six separate stand-down briefs at the Sakura Theater Nov. 21, 22 and 23. The briefs covered many topics that will help service members stay safe when it comes to force protection,

Town Hall unites Station

In light of terrorist attacks on America and the resulting force protection issues implemented as a result, it was anybody's guess as to what the mood of the Nov. 15 Town Hall meeting at the Marine Memorial Chapel would be. That question was quickly answered though, as residents and service members mingled together in a relaxed atmosphere of

Iwakuni helps 1st MAW COMREL project

The Marine Aircraft Group 12 Chaplains' Office is now participating in a community relations project larger than any they have done in the past, but they are not doing it alone. Although most community relations projects are localized to one command, the entire 1st Marine Aircraft Wing has expanded the concept of community to encompass the majority

Stay safe this winter

While winter and the holidays bring the possibility for fun, they also bring the prospect of a variety of accidents. By taking simple precautions, individuals can have a safe and enjoyable celebration and enjoy all the winter months have to offer. "Our goal here is to educate everybody on all the different safety aspects related to this winter and

Postal delivers more than mail

With the turn of a mailbox key, someone's day can be brightened by a care package from home, irked by bills, or excited by the exclamation that, "You may have won $1 million." However, the thousands of letters and packages that arrive aboard the Station each day do not magically appear. On the other side of the mailbox are the Marines of the

Kintai Bridge: a walk through history

The Kintai Bridge, one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Japan, attracts many people with its peculiar design and beauty. More than 700,000 people visit the bridge a year, according to Iwakuni City officials. Because of the Kintai Bridge's unique shape and natural beauty, it has been counted as one of the three most famous bridges in

Smokeout stamps out tobacco

The 25th Annual Great American Smokeout 10K Walk/Run 2001 was held Nov. 16 aboard the Station in an effort to increase awareness of the dangers of tobacco. Nobiyuki Maeyama was the overall winner of the event, with a time of 37:01, but the event had more winners than those who crossed the finish line first. Some individuals won the battle against