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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: March, 2004

Marines, Koreans combine forces in runway repair

Combat engineers teamed up with Korean airmen March 29 for exercise Foal Eagle's combined Rapid Runway Repair, also known as triple R, exercise. "It was a great opportunity to exchange ideas about triple R," said 2nd Lt. James Lagasca, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 construction platoon commanding officer. "It also gave the Marines a chance to

Classes offer discipline and self control

With a solid "Thwack!" another body hits the rubber mat. Sato Sensei concealed a small smile, and bowed graciously to his opponent. After studying aikido for 42 years, he was invariably precise and effective. Aikido, a relatively new development in the martial arts field, teaches more than just efficient self-defense. A tremendous emphasis is

Renovation completed, celebrations begin

For over 300 years, the Kintai Bridge has stood, fallen and been rebuilt again and again. Located in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the five-arched bridge stands at 22 feet high, 16 feet wide and is approximately 230 yards in length. It is one of the three most famous bridges on the island of Japan, which was completed in 1673 over the Nishiki

Standing shoulder to shoulder in Philippines

For over 300 years, the Kintai Bridge has stood, fallen and been rebuilt again and again. Located in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the five-arched bridge stands at 22 feet high, 16 feet wide and is approximately 230 yards in length. It is one of the three most famous bridges on the island of Japan, which was completed in 1673 over the Nishiki

Four-legged Marines provide protection

"Halt! Halt!" cries the authoritative voice. "Halt! -Or I'll release my dog!" Seconds later the lean, muscular form of a Marine working dog is freed to race after a suspect. Powerful jaws and aggressive force pins the struggling figure to the ground. The dog handler, full of praise for his charge, approaches cautiously and handcuffs the

Thunder rolls through Station

"Exercise! Exercise! Exercise!" Throughout March 25-26, Station residents heard the alert message periodically. The message reminded all aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni that Exercise Rolling Thunder was in full-effect. The biannual exercise is comprised of various drills which were conducted throughout the Station. The first drill was a

Marines, Koreans engage in air base ground defense

Side-by-side with the Republic of Korea Air Force 16th Fighter Wing, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 engaged in air base ground defense (ABGD) exercises during Exercise Foal Eagle, March 23-25. The exercises were conducted both to train Marines to provide effective rear security in a forward operating environment as well as to determine how the

Japanese Forces contribute to safety

For years, Fleet Air Wing 31's Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force air traffic controllers have conducted on-the-job training here in order to maintain and brush up on the skills required by an air traffic controller, as well as to learn the Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control methods. "They conduct the same training we do here in

T-Bolts return to Iwakuni, leave for Korea

The Thunderbolts of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 returned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, March 7, after the conclusion of Exercise Cope Tiger in Korat, Thailand. The closing ceremonies for Cope Tiger took place Feb. 27 with the host nation of Thailand along with Singapore and the United States. Marines from the Station and Airmen from

Station Girl Scouts support troops

Troops in Korea and Iraq will soon be receiving 600 boxes of Girl Scout cookies due to the efforts of Station Girl Scouts. The six different Girl Scout troops on Station began work on the project after a suggestion by Jennifer Hopley, a troop leader. Every year, Station Girl Scouts receive over 500 cases of cookies containing 12 boxes each, said