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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: 2004

Dumpster diving reveals secrets

The Station's force protection personnel recently went on an operational security dumpster-diving exercise to find out how people are disposing trash here. The results were shocking as both military and personal classified information was found in abundance by the force protection team involved with the exercise. "After only looking for an hour and

Making a difference one toner at a time

The Inspector's Office is providing a new way for Station residents to donate to education by working in conjunction with Staples stores. For every printer ink cartridge that is recycled, Staples will donate $1 to the Parent Teacher's Organization. "Iwakuni is the very first military base to be involved with the program," said Robert Glover,

Tankers give pilots a hookup

An F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet, geared to perfect mechanical readiness and loaded with lethal weapons, is completely useless without fuel. This is where the KC-135 Stratotanker flies in. In a recent mission during Northern Edge 2004, fighter pilots were required to fly several hundred miles over the Alaskan wilderness - and several hundred miles

Clinic hosts extended family

The Branch Medical Clinic hosted the Akebono Orphanage during a fun-filled day here, June 19. Visits from the orphanage are annual, sometimes semiannual, events that have been going on for more than 20 years, said Navy Lt. Andy Hayes, BMC recreation committee chairman. "We always see and recognize their faces," said Hayes. "They are pretty much

Outdoor fun available in Japan

Japan is host to many islands and wilderness locations packed with recreational activities. There are several beautiful camping sites available for Station residents to enjoy in the summer time, said Takeda Taka, Information Tours and Travel tour guide. "Two of Japan's most famous camping places are Iwami Sea Side Park and Oshima Island," added

Engyoji Temple purifies body, spirit

A ride on a gondola several hundred feet in the air to the rim of Shosha Mountain begins one of Japan's most unique cultural experiences. Engyoji Temple, located just three hours away from the Station in Himeji City, stands on top of Shosha Mountain and was built approximately 1,000 years ago. According to information provided by the Engyoji

Marines keep squadron sky-high

What does it take to keep a squadron of F/A-18D's flying? - Pilots, parts and maintenance people. The maintenance Marines of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225, here for Northern Edge 2004, have a clear understanding of their mission. The squadron arrived here May 31 to participate in NE04. Northern Edge is Alaska's annual

Seabees accomplish Iwakuni mission

The Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 Detail Iwakuni will return to their home port, Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme, Calif., this month. While deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, the detail was tasked to complete five construction projects. These projects included construction of a communications security

Runway Relocation Project saves land

A recent adjustment to the master plans involving the Iwakuni Runway Relocation Program has given approximately 150 acres back to the Station. The Iwakuni Runway Project (IRRP) is a Government of Japan initiative to relocate the Station runway 1,000 meters eastward onto land reclaimed from the Seto Inland Sea. The project has been ongoing since

Hospital corpsmen celebrate 106th birthday

Corpsmen gathered at the Branch Medical Clinic June 17 in commemoration of the Hospital Corps' 106th birthday. The Hospital Corps was established March 2, 1799 when an Act of Congress mandated all Navy ships provide an area for the sick and injured to be cared for. As a result, there was still no title or job description for enlisted medical