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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: August, 2003

Lancers wrap up Southern Frontier

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 arrived here Aug. 17 to replace VMFA-212 and wrap up the final phase of Southern Frontier 2003, a three-month training evolution initiated in June by VMFA(AW)-242. For the 220 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., based Fighting Bengles, Southern Frontier will be one of the first major training

Sempertoons artist sketches Marine life

Almost every Marine has seen a Sempertoon somewhere during their military career. Whether in 'Leatherneck Magazine,' on the Internet or taped to their gunny's door, the little clips of military satire are enough to make the most battle-hardened warriors crack a smile. Staff Sergeant Charles F. Wolf Jr., creator of 'Sempertoons,' visited the

Keeping Marines high and tight ;

Whether trying to keep a motivational high tight or merely shaving your head to keep your hair cut within regulations, most Marines are required to have their hair cut at least once a week.While on deployment, trying to find a new person that can be trusted with a set of clippers can be some what complicating. However, during Exercise Southern

Tainted marriages overseas run amuck

We've all heard those wedding bells ringing before. A couple is being joined in the hand of marriage, and thus, beginning their new life together. A happy and momentous occasion for most, but for others the event marks the beginning of a despicable lie that may last a lifetime. A common occurrence has been plaguing military installations overseas.

Fitness within hands reach

The Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit Health Promotions department has recently started a new program at IronWorks Gym to promote healthy lifestyles for Station residents. Top gyms around the country are currently using an on-line fitness & nutrition program as another tool to help keep Americans in shape. The Station has done its part by

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