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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: August, 2002

NEO packages a must

In the event of a natural disaster or military action, it may be necessary for all non-essential personnel and family members to evacuate the station. To help them get out of harm's way as fast as possible, it is essential they have a completed Noncombatants Evacuation Operation package. "Basically, all noncombatants will be processed and flown

SMP improves life overseas

The Single Marine Program improves the quality of life for single and unaccompanied service members by providing a variety of services that focus on their individual needs. "We give them an alternative to sitting in the barracks," said Jay Stovall, SMP coordinator. The SMP operates out of the Hornet's Nest, which is located on the station's

Customs, manners; a key to fitting in

In movies, situations with foreigners attempting to deal with Japanese manners and etiquette are usually portrayed as humorous, bumbling misunderstandings. However, understanding the customs and manners of a host nation are difficult tasks, and in Japan, important ones to master.To begin with, greetings and salutations are very important, and