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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: May, 2004

Teachers appreciated for hard work

They are scheduled to work from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. But the truth is that most of the time they have to take work home, grade papers, or have lessons ready for their students the next day. In recognition of teachers' hard work, the National Education Association has dedicated the first week of May as National Teacher's Appreciation week. The first

Young Sailors on deadline for warfare device

Due to recent Navy approved changes, all active-duty junior enlisted Sailors assigned to Fleet Marine Force commands must complete qualifications for the Fleet Marine Force Warfare Device within their first 18 months of joining the unit. The change affects all E-1s to E-4s, who in the past were not required to obtain the device until the rank of

Motorcycle safety important with weather change

With summer quickly arriving, Station residents can begin to take layers off and enjoy the weather. The warmth also ushers in multiple activities that can be dangerous and at times unsafe without the proper precautionary steps. Safety while involved in everyday activities, such as riding motorcycles, is very important for both loved ones and

Marine retires to 'higher call'

What's a killer to do when it's time to leave the Corps? Churchgoers beware; Master Sgt. Robert W. Van Horn, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Air Traffic Control staff noncommissioned officer in charge, is going into ministry. "Actually I'll be an assistant pastor," clarified the Vancouver, Wash., native. "We'll be moving to Yuma, Ariz. I

To Heartland from communist regime, political refugee becomes U.S. Marine

Communism, according to Karl Marx and Frederick Engels' "The Communist Manifesto", is the social theory and political movement for the direct and communal control of society toward the common benefits of all members and is a word many Americans synonymize with "un-American." In the 20th century, the world was introduced and then significantly

Motor Transportation gears up for training

In an effort to build up antiterrorism capabilities, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 Motor Transportation Company spent the better part of May 13 patrolling the perimeter and securing the facility. MWSS-171, in a crawl, walk, run mentality, are transitioning themselves to a more combat ready unit one step at a time by participating in a random

Crew crashes on First Pitch

Joe Rutherford went 4-4, giving new definition to the "hot corner," (third base.) As Crash Crew overpowered Marine Corps Community Services First Pitch 17-8 in intramural softball action May 12. Under the lights at the Main softball field, Crew started at a blistering pace as Rutherford Crew center fielder connected for a triple to clear the bases

Nurses celebrate 96th anniversary

Marines and Sailors gathered May 12 at the Branch Medical Clinic for a cake-cutting ceremony celebrating the Navy Nurse Corps' 96th anniversary. "Today we are celebrating who we are, where we came from and where we hope to go," said Cmdr. Rachel Cruiz, Station Branch Medical Clinic's senior nursing officer. During the ceremony, Cruiz recalled the

Command post rolls into Station

A new mobile command response vehicle was introduced to the Provost Marshal's Office May 12. The mobile command response vehicle is the newest addition to PMO's arsenal in maintaining Station security. "The mobile response vehicle was displayed to familiarize both the Japanese employees and MPs with what the vehicle is and what it is capable of,"

Smiles abound for Friendship Day '04

More than 150,000 guests visited Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni for Friendship Day 2004 May 5. This year's festival marked 31 years of camaraderie between the Station and Japan. The event afforded everyone in attendance the opportunity to enjoy displays of military aircraft, parachuting demonstrations, music and food. Once the ribbon was cut at