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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: July, 2003

Latin tradition brought overseas

Los Quinceaños or a Quinceanera is a rite of passage for Latin girls. A celebration of womanhood at age 15, the event became popular in the United States in the 1930's and is still flourishing today. In the past, 15 was the age when young women would be married and leave their home. They would also be expected to have children and take care of the

Outfielder selected for All-Marine tryouts

After demonstrating his skills during a round-robin tournament in Okinawa, Japan, Luther Gibbs was selected to try out for the All-Marine softball team. Gibbs, a 14-year veteran outfielder was one of six Marines in the Western Pacific region to be selected to go out for the team. "I just enjoy playing, and for me to get a second chance at the

RP doubles as guardian angel

He grew up in the third-fastest growing town in Indiana, but if you took a minute to talk to him, you'd never know it. The small-town charm and warm personality of Justin R. Robison, a petty officer 3rd class in the Navy, can bring a smile to anyone's face. As a religious program specialist with Marine Aircraft Group 12, those traits not only gain

VAQ-133 arrives to support mission

The 210 Sailors of Electronic Attack Squadron 133 arrived aboard the Station July 14 to replace the outgoing Marines of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 who departed from the Station Monday to return home to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. During the Wizards? three-month tour here, they are looking forward to training in

Special leave for combat duty

A Marine Administrative Message was sent out July 12 revealing special leave conditions for those who participated in conflicts abroad. According to MARADMIN 326/03, those who were deployed during Operation Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle and Operation Iraqi Freedom are entitled to 30 days of special leave. For the Marines who participated in these

Marines take to Korean sky

A Hawaiian Marine unit took to the skies over the Korean peninsula to expand it's training and gain experience with new terrain while deployed to Osan, South Korea. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 from Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, landed here July 7 and left on Monday to continue their six-month Unit Deployment Program. The Red

MWSS-171, CSSD-36 train at Fuji

Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Combat Service Support Detachment 36 and other supporting units who participated in Cloud Warrior 2003 at Camp Fuji, Japan returned to the Station July 12 with dirt on their face and motivation coursing through their veins. The Marines from both units spent 30 days out in the Camp Fuji training area

Blacksheep flock to Station

The Blacksheep of Marine Attack Squadron 214 arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni July 11 for a six-month tour under the Unit Deployment Program. The unit, from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., has six AV-8B Harrier aircraft and approximately 100 personnel. "While we are here it is the intent of VMA-214 Detachment B to fully support the 31st Marine

MAG-12 humps to new headquarters

The Headquarters Company of Marine Aircraft Group 12 marched their guidon from their old building located on the North Side of the Station, to Building 1, the new South Side location of the headquarters element June 27. Although the platoon could have easily humped the guidon in about a two-mile straight shot, they decided to tough it out and take

Japanese students tour Station

The 21st Basic Enlisted Men and Women English Class made a visit from Otsu, Japan to the Station June 25-27. The class, which is a part of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force, 2nd Training Brigade, went on an extensive tour of the base in order to learn about the United States military. "The tour was a very big learning experience for us," said