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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: June, 2004

Marines, Japanese pump it up

Muscle-bound fitness junkies displayed their well-built talents, June 27, at the IronWorks Gym. The annual Summer Slam Power and Endurance Bench Press was the site where 18 participants took to the bench and pumped for high scores. The event invited all on-Station personnel including family members, Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, master

Clinic welcomes new skipper

Cmdr. Rachel D. Haltner assumed command of the Branch Medical Clinic from Cmdr. Don Albia in a change of command ceremony, Friday. Albia, who has led the staff at BMC in providing outstanding medical service to Iwakuni residents since June 2001, will take charge of BMC Maypoint, Fla. Haltner graduated from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minn.

Student cashes in on initiative, hard work

Katie Caugiran is proof that hard work pays off. The Matthew C. Perry High School 2004 valedictorian has received 10 scholarships in her junior and senior years of high school, totaling $15,000. After going the extra mile in her high school career and her scholarship search, the 17-year-old Filipina is reaping big rewards. Caugiran's winning

Paperwork, honesty demanded from customs

"Good morning ladies and gentlemen. My name is Sgt. Stan Smith, and I will be your customs and immigration representative for this portion of the customs process. At this time I will be briefing you on restricted and prohibited items that can or cannot be brought into the country of Japan per Department of Defense regulation 5030.49R and Marine

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