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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: 2003

Hazards lurk in summer swimming

The sun is shining bright, the temperature is still high and people are flocking to the pools to receive some relief from the intense heat. With this relief comes a heightened potential of drowning. "The number of drowning accidents that occur, greatly improves during the summer months simply because more people are swimming," said Petty Officer

Bats bid fond farewell to Mahoney

Lieutenant Col. C.J. Mahoney relinquished command of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 to Lt. Col. Kevin M. Iiams in a change of command ceremony Aug. 15. Iiams, who comes to the Bats from Marine Aircraft Group 11, earned a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1986 and reported to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., for

Advisory board focuses on home improvements;Residents commit to improving, enhancing quality of life

The Station House Advisory Board met for the first time Aug. 6 in Midrise 658. The purpose of the board is to ensure a flow of information between the Housing residents, staff and the commanding officer. The HAB plans to work hand-in-hand with Housing management, to resolve difficulties, and to enhance quality of life. Sally Gilmour, Family Housing

Climbing Japan's sleeping giant

Mount Fuji, the highest point in Japan is a popular attraction for not only the Japanese, but for tourists from around the world. Each year over 2 million people visit Mount Fuji and make their ascent to its lofty peak resting 12,388 ft. above sea level. On July 18 Marine Corps Community Services Outdoor Recreation took a group of Station

Flightline prepares for another school year

On May 15, 2002, a Japanese Black Kite was found injured on the Station flightline after a near-fatal encounter with a plane. After being struck, Chief Warrant Officer Jill Smith, Traffic Management officer, nursed the bird back to health and donated him to the Matthew C. Perry Elementary School. ?It was a long struggle for Flightline, but with the

Mortars blast Australian training

A small detachment of Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based Marines returned from Australia recently after supporting Southern Frontier 2003. The 3d Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division unit, which is currently on an extended Unit Deployment Program in Okinawa, Japan, supported the second phase of the Marine Aircraft Group 12 exercise. During their stay

Tragedy strikes down under

A memorial service was held at the Main Chapel here July 28 to honor the life of Lance Cpl. Bryce Miller. Miller, 19, was serving as a small arms technician for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 during Southern Frontier 2003 when he drowned swimming in Wangi Falls at Litchfield National Park July 26. More than 100 Marines currently deployed to

Brothers give life to old saying

Throughout history many have referred to the Marine Corps as a brotherhood or a "band of brothers." The hardships and trials Marines endure create eternal friendships and a unique brand of camaraderie. For two Marines here, the bond they share was fraternal before they ever enlisted. The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation supply clerks,

Residents all smiles over dental

Station residents, both new and old, can rest assured that the Dental Clinic here is fully capable of meeting all their dental needs. A detachment of the 3rd Dental Battalion from Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, staffs the clinic with eight dental officers, 17 military dental technicians, two master labor contract hygienists and four civilian

Soccer season in full swing;Tournament prepares Iwakuni Station Varsity Team for upcoming game in Okinawa

For the past seven weeks the Station has been holding an Intramural 6-on-6 Soccer Tournament. The tournament composed of four teams was used to familiarize the players with each other. Different rules were incorporated into these games compared to regular soccer games. Ralph Wright, Delta team member, explained that "In order to start a game there