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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: November, 2003

Marine Hornets halted in Thailand

Marine Wing Support Squadron 171's expeditionary airfield operations section performed their first expeditionary aircraft arrestment Monday during the first phase of the Thailand Incremental Training Program here. About a dozen Marines spent an entire day setting up the M-31 deployable arresting gear which had to meet strict specifications in order

Station reminded to click it

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni drivers are about to be bombarded with a simple message: "Click it or ticket; If you won't buckle up to save your life, then buckle up to save yourself a ticket." The military police here will join more than 13,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States in a crackdown on seat belt violators. The

Volunteer duty reaps rewards

In a humble voice a Sailor, who has helped more than 60 service members on Station regarding the important issue of drug and/or alcohol abuse, says, "You can't help people with alcohol problems unless you've been down that road before. I have and I want to help." Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Cooke, storekeeper with Headquarters and Headquarters

Station shows appreciation for counselors

Seven Substance Abuse Control Officers here were awarded certificates of appreciation by the Substance Abuse Counseling Center Oct. 17. This was the first time awards like these were given out here at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, said Dr. Vicki Braun, supervisor for the Substance Abuse Counseling Center. "It seemed appropriate to give the

Sponsors key to smooth moves

The feeling of going to a new duty station can be overwhelming for many service members and their families, but a program here is aiding in the early transition for newly arrived personnel. The Sponsorship Program, provided by the Marine Corps Community Services Information, Referral and Relocation Office, offers new members to the Iwakuni

Haunted house brings screams and charity

The Marines of Marine Aircraft Logistic Squadron 12 once again suited up in their best effort to scare the Air Station community at this year's haunted house. The annual haunted house offered Marines, Sailors and their families a taste of Halloween sweets and scares, which resembled the time honored tradition from back in the states. Dressed in

Wolfpack devours Coalition on gridiron

The Wolfpack and the Coalition took to the gridiron Friday as intramural football play waged on into the night. The teams, both from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, squared up in flag football in search of a win as others searched the Air Station for candy and scares. The game could not escape all fear of the night as the game ended

Cope North kicks off in Guam

Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 128 joined forces with Japan Air Self-Defense Force in participation of this year's Cope North exercise in Guam Tuesday. The two-week excursion will pit both units as well as other elements of Marine Aircraft Group 12, Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 12, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Air Control Group

Sake festival; more than just wine

Thousands of sake enthusiasts lined the streets to partake in the 14th annual Saijo Sake Festival held in the Saijo district of Higashi-Hiroshima City Oct. 11-13. The festival drew over 900 vendors of sake this year and provided those in attendance with a variety of Japanese rice wine to sample. "The festival started as a local festival which was

America's Sweethearts ;spread holiday cheer

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders marked their 50th United Services Organization tour with a stop aboard the Station Dec. 31-Jan. 2. According to Gil Azam, Sasebo USO director, these tours are part of a support system that lets service members know their efforts are not forgotten back home. "I think seeing a friendly face you can recognize as a