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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: January, 2002

Gym pumps out new name

The IronWorks Gym, formally known as the Main Gym is making many changes to enhance the quality of life while engaging in physical activities. Although the name of the gym has changed, it still offers the same opportunities and advantages as before. The change of names was a major starting point in the enhancement of the gym. The name IronWorks

Pegasus storm into Iwakuni

The Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 Pegasus arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Oct. 6 for a six-month tour under the Unit Deployment Program. The unit hails from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and comes equipped with eight CH-53D Sea Stallion aircraft and approximately 150 personnel. The primary mission of Pegasus will be to support real-world