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Gorish details add realism to MALS-12 exercise

Marines rely on corpsmen for medical needs ranging from grievous injuries to the common cold. But have you ever thought about the worst-case scenario? The corpsman isn't around and the Marine next to you screams, "I'm hit." Now what? To adequately prepare for such a scenario, Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 practiced

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Young sumo wrestlers test might

The cloudy sky and raindrops falling were not enough to keep the children from laughing and smiling while participating in the Iwakuni Fall Festival Sumo-Wrestling Tournament. More than 25 children arrived at Marifu Children's Park in downtown Iwakuni to participate in this year's annual children sumo tournament, Oct. 15. "We put on this tournament

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President's Challenge brings 'PT' to new level

When one thinks of the term gladiator, ancient barbaric fighters in Rome usually come to mind. The violent fighters engaged in mortal combat within public arenas, entertaining thousands. They were occasionally known to fight to the death, and were pitted against their peers, wild animals and slaves. Two thousand years later, the sport has since

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Andrew Clark, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and native of Lakeville Minn., Steven G. Lightsey, ARFF and native of Birmingham, Ala., Daniel L. Kline, ARFF and native of Lewisburg, Pa., Lee H. Crowell, ARFF and native of Houston, paddle their way through the pool on a raft during the Marine Corps Community Services' Gladiator Ultimate Unit Physical Training Challenge, Oct. 14. - Andrew Clark, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and native of Lakeville Minn., Steven G. Lightsey, ARFF and native of Birmingham, Ala., Daniel L. Kline, ARFF and native of Lewisburg, Pa., Lee H. Crowell, ARFF and native of Houston, paddle their way through the pool on a raft during the Marine Corps Community Services' Gladiator Ultimate Unit Physical Training Challenge, Oct. 14.

Marines paddle to first place in Presidential Challenge

Andrew Clark, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialists and native of Lakeville Minn., Steven G. Lightsey, ARFF and native of Birmingham, Ala., Daniel L. Kline, ARFF and native of Lewisburg, Pa., Lee H. Crowell, ARFF and native of Houston, paddle their way through the pool on a raft during the Marine Corps Community Services' Gladiator Ultimate

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Japanese attorneys participate in mock trial

"You can't handle the truth!," screamed Jack Nicholson as the famed fictional character, Marine Corps Col. Nathan R. Jessep in "A Few Good Men." Outside of Hollywood, the American justice system is a part of America unbeknownst to many Japanese. For this reason, the Station Judge Advocate here holds mock trials generally four times a year to give

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Motor T gets helpful third eye

Station motor transport has installed new "DriveCam" cameras in some of the vehicles aboard station to help ensure safer driving and answer unknown damage reports. The DriveCam is similar to a black box from an airplane. If someone swerves to miss an object in the road or they begin driving erratically it will start to save the already recording

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Mayor of Iwakuni says "thank you"

Now that the chaos from Typhoon Nabi has wound down and life has returned to normal for Iwakuni residents, Mayor Katsusuke Ihara, Mayor of Iwakuni prefecture, gratefully thanked Col. Michael A. Dyer, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, Oct. 6., for the tireless efforts of the Station residents participation in the Kintai Bridge

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Expand your shopping list; find great new products here on Station

If you are ever in need of kitchen, office or school supplies, look no further. Marine Corps Community Services Iwakuni opened up the new "Leatherneck Depot," during a ribbon cutting ceremony, Oct. 3. The depot, formerly known as General Services Administration (GSA) Mart, features a new name, a refurbished building, lower prices, extended hours

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Station residents connect with Japan's past

Oryza sativa, or otherwise known as rice, is one of the world's most devoured foods, and has fed civilizations for thousands of years. In one such familiar civilization, rice influenced the culture greatly, and at one point was used as a currency. The term for rice in Japanese is 'gohan,' which ironically is the same word for meal. Instead of

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On its sixth anniversary, the Torii Teller staff looks back over conversions initiated for the interest of its readers and to keep in stride with the changes of time. Initially, mimeographed sheet with magazine type cover (right), the Torii was redesigned as a five column tabloid, (center) in 1956. The center design included matching covers and center spreads which was effected in 1960. - On its sixth anniversary, the Torii Teller staff looks back over conversions initiated for the interest of its readers and to keep in stride with the changes of time. Initially, mimeographed sheet with magazine type cover (right), the Torii was redesigned as a five column tabloid, (center) in 1956. The center design included matching covers and center spreads which was effected in 1960.

Out with the old, Torii Teller turns final page, transitions to Internet

As you all may already know, the Torii Teller, your devoted, weekly reading material, is bidding its last hand, as this is the final hard-copy issue. This newspaper will be our way of honoring the Torii Teller's dedication to the community providing information, laughs and smiles over the past 50 years. No more will you have to deal with crumpled

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Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

Gorish details add realism to MALS-12 exercise

Young sumo wrestlers test might

President's Challenge brings 'PT' to new level

Marines paddle to first place in Presidential Challenge

Japanese attorneys participate in mock trial

Motor T gets helpful third eye

Mayor of Iwakuni says "thank you"

Expand your shopping list; find great new products here on Station

Station residents connect with Japan's past

Out with the old, Torii Teller turns final page, transitions to Internet