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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: June, 2003

Marine major shines in Aussie Forces

When the conflict in Iraq finally exploded into a full-scale war, Wayalan Cain was proud to be serving as a major in the United States Marine Corps. But the war stories he will tell his four children will be much different than those told by a majority of his brothers in arms, because Cain didn't enter the fight with his fellow Marines - he flew

Bats soar to Southern Frontier

More than 250 Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, deployed here recently for Southern Frontier 2003. Elements of Marine Aircraft Group 12, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadrons 242 and 224 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 will take part in the three-month training evolution. The exercise will primarily

Ace of Spades returns after 11 years

The Marines and aircraft of the Bravo Detachment of Marine Attack Squadron 231 arrived aboard the Station June 13 from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., as part of a six-month Unit Deployment Program. The Ace of Spades, led by detachment commander Lt. Col. Thomas Bogard, are the first east coast Harrier squadron to be deployed here in

Corps cracks down on policies

According to Marine Corps Order 5100.19E, changes to certain traffic issues will be instituted Corps wide affective immediately. The order prohibits the use of cell phones while driving, requires headlights to be on when there is precipitation in the air and mandates the utilization of seatbelts. The order also states that violators will have to

Program aids infants and mothers

A program here has been assisting families in need of aid with nutritional food and education. The Women Infant Children Overseas Program helps pregnant women, lactating women, infants and children under 5-years-old with a variety of food and other items for the past two years now. The program is designed to prevent problems normally related to

Iwakuni campers find adventure

Sitting on the couch playing Contra on the original Nintendo, eating Doritos and going out to cause trouble are not regular summer activities for the children aboard the Station enjoying their three-month break from school. These children have the opportunity to enjoy a worthwhile and beneficial summer by attending Camp Adventure 2003, where they

Local artist teaches his trade

Etsuji Yamada has been making works of art for 32 years. People from all over Japan have flocked to his shop, located in Iwakuni just a short drive from the Station, to purchase his beautifully handcrafted pottery. Despite the fame that has come with his incredible talent, Yamada still finds his cheeks blushing when faced with the prospect of

Junior golfers swing away

Tiger Woods can hit a golf ball 300 yards and sink 25-foot putts with ease. While the golfers hitting the links at the Torii Pines Golf Course may not be quite on that level, a group of children are working their way towards it. The Junior Golf Camps at the TPGC give young golfers an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the game. "The golf

Corps kicks in MCMAP deadline

According to All Marine Message 042/01, every Marine must obtain a tan belt in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program by Oct. 1. The goals of MCMAP were outlined from the time the program was created and now awaits its final requisite. "When the ALMAR for MCMAP came out it had certain goals in mind for each year. Last year 160 more training sites

King assumes command of H&HS

Lieutenant Col. Philip King took the reigns of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron from Lt. Col. Thomas Abel in a change of command ceremony here Monday. King, who served as the Station's Operations officer, holds a bachelor's of science degree in Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in May, 1982.