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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: July, 2002

Joined at the hoop

Players from the Iwakuni Men's Basketball Team recently took on the Japanese All-Star's in an international match up at Hiroshima's Green Dome. Iwakuni came out on top with a 48-36 final score despite the fact that they just put the team together this month, according to Iwakuni head coach Eugene Clark. "Our team is made up of a group of players

Into the inferno

Fire has been destroying what man created since the beginning of recorded history. For thousands of years fire has wreaked havoc on the cities of the world, but man has continuously fought back. Although the ability of firefighters has changed drastically since the famous fires of Rome, London and Chicago, one thing remains the same - the fire.

Path to old temples

In nearly every Japanese town there is at least one temple, but for those who enjoy seeing these ancient buildings, some of which date back more than 1,000 years, there is no better place to view them than Onomichi City. Onomichi, located about three hours by train from Iwakuni, is host to more than 25 temples, which can easily be seen by

Marines undergo NBC training

Marines from around the station completed a course at the Marine Aircraft Group 12 Nuclear, Biological and Chemical classroom July 19. Thirty-five students graduated the week-long NBC Monitor, Survey and Decontamination course which taught them the basic fundamentals of the NBC field. The course trains Marines to handle the task of locating,

Crusaders replace Moonlighters

The Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 Crusaders arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni July 16 for a six-month tour under the Unit Deployment Program. The unit hails from Beaufort, S.C., and has 12 F/A-18C aircraft and approximately 200 personnel. They are replacing the Marine All Weather Attack Squadron 332 Moonlighters, also from Beaufort.

Health care advice via phone

Overseas? Far from home? The Health Care Information Line can help. The HCIL, a TRICARE benefit, is now available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week for active-duty service members and their families who need health care advice. "The HCIL is a free service provided by TRICARE Pacific for all Military Health System beneficiaries," said Navy Lt.

Ultimate teenage success guide

The Innovation and Improvement Office teamed up with Club Beyond July 19 to help make a positive difference in the lives of 21 teenagers here by hosting the highly-regarded 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens workshop. The workshop gives teens the tools to improve their lives by applying a set of seven habits to their behavior. "The program has

Tips for separating Marines prevent delays

The last thing separating Marines want to hear is that they cannot return to civilian life because not all their paperwork is in order. Separating from the Corps is not as simple as going back to the United States and picking up a plane ticket home. Several things must be done before arrival at Separations Company, commonly referred to as Seps.

Too DeWitt to quit

Col. John DeWitt, Marine Aircraft Group 12 commanding officer, receives some friendly fire in the form of a popped champagne bottle from his wife, Barbara, outside of the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 hangar after completing his final scheduled flight as a Marine Corps fighter pilot July 19. DeWitt turned over the reigns of MAG-12 to Col.

End of an era

Not many people have had as varied a career in the United States armed forces as Col. John DeWitt, Marine Aircraft Group 12 commanding officer. When DeWitt turns over the reins of MAG-12 to Col. Stephen Pomeroy Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Hangar 1510, it will close the chapter on a distinguished military career that has spanned five decades, but will