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MALS-12 triathlon captains make it happen

Marine Aviation Logistics Group 12 triathlon team took first place with a combined time of 91 minutes, 11 seconds in the Iwakuni Independence Indoor Triathlon at IronWorks Gym Friday.The group of three officers competed against seven other units aboard the air station for a first place trophy and $100 towards their unit party fund.Each unit has a

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Katsuto Tokuhara, Japanese Navy veteran and Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, native, explains the role of the former Japanese Navy Aviation Fighting Squadron 28 during World War II at the Zero Hanger here July 18. Tokuhara organizes tours for World War II veterans annually. - Katsuto Tokuhara, Japanese Navy veteran and Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, native, explains the role of the former Japanese Navy Aviation Fighting Squadron 28 during World War II at the Zero Hanger here July 18. Tokuhara organizes tours for World War II veterans annually.

Former Japanese Navy veterans visit Iwakuni

Veterans of the former Japanese Navy Aviation Fighting Squadron 28 visited the station July 18.During World War II, MCAS Iwakuni was the squadron’s headquarters and was chosen for this year’s 40th anniversary tour.During their two hour visit, the veterans were escorted by former Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Public Relations Officer Lt Cdr.

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Cpl. Ryan W. Bales, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 plane captain and a native of Tulsa, Okla., stands by as an F/A18 prepares for take-off July 14. During their deployment, VMFA-314 is scheduled to take part in several Far East exercises with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - Cpl. Ryan W. Bales, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 plane captain and a native of Tulsa, Okla., stands by as an F/A18 prepares for take-off July 14. During their deployment, VMFA-314 is scheduled to take part in several Far East exercises with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Black Knights swoop in for six month deployment

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 arrived here from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., as part of a six-month Unit Deployment Program, July 16.VMFA-314, known as the Black Knights, is replacing U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 94, who has returned to Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.Capt. Scott J. Montgomery, VMFA-314 pilot training

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Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation ordnancemen Sgt. Richard Burgo (left), a native of Riverside, Calif., and Cpl. Matthew Howard, a native of Altus, Okla., inspect the assembly of a five-inch rocket at the bomb preparation area here July 18. The nine-man team of ordnancemen deployed here for Exercise Southern Frontier is building approximately 400 bombs during the exercise. - Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation ordnancemen Sgt. Richard Burgo (left), a native of Riverside, Calif., and Cpl. Matthew Howard, a native of Altus, Okla., inspect the assembly of a five-inch rocket at the bomb preparation area here July 18. The nine-man team of ordnancemen deployed here for Exercise Southern Frontier is building approximately 400 bombs during the exercise.

Teamwork, safety keys for ordnance Marines during Exercise Southern Frontier

For the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation ordnancemen deployed to Exercise Southern Frontier 2007, life on duty is all about being safe."There aren't any small incidents in ordnance," said Cpl. Douglas Richardson, quality assurance safety officer and native of Longview, Texas. "That's why we take extensive measures and keep an eye on

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MALS-12 triathlon captains make it happen

Marine Aviation Logistics Group 12 triathlon team took first place with a combined time of 91 minutes, 11 seconds in the Iwakuni Independence Indoor Triathlon at IronWorks Gym Friday.The group of three officers competed against seven other units aboard the air station for a first place trophy and $100 towards their unit party fund.Each unit has a

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Katsuto Tokuhara, Japanese Navy veteran and Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, native, explains the role of the former Japanese Navy Aviation Fighting Squadron 28 during World War II at the Zero Hanger here July 18. Tokuhara organizes tours for World War II veterans annually. - Katsuto Tokuhara, Japanese Navy veteran and Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, native, explains the role of the former Japanese Navy Aviation Fighting Squadron 28 during World War II at the Zero Hanger here July 18. Tokuhara organizes tours for World War II veterans annually.

Former Japanese Navy veterans visit Iwakuni

Veterans of the former Japanese Navy Aviation Fighting Squadron 28 visited the station July 18.During World War II, MCAS Iwakuni was the squadron’s headquarters and was chosen for this year’s 40th anniversary tour.During their two hour visit, the veterans were escorted by former Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Public Relations Officer Lt Cdr.

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Cpl. Ryan W. Bales, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 plane captain and a native of Tulsa, Okla., stands by as an F/A18 prepares for take-off July 14. During their deployment, VMFA-314 is scheduled to take part in several Far East exercises with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - Cpl. Ryan W. Bales, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 plane captain and a native of Tulsa, Okla., stands by as an F/A18 prepares for take-off July 14. During their deployment, VMFA-314 is scheduled to take part in several Far East exercises with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Black Knights swoop in for six month deployment

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 arrived here from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., as part of a six-month Unit Deployment Program, July 16.VMFA-314, known as the Black Knights, is replacing U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 94, who has returned to Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif.Capt. Scott J. Montgomery, VMFA-314 pilot training

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Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation ordnancemen Sgt. Richard Burgo (left), a native of Riverside, Calif., and Cpl. Matthew Howard, a native of Altus, Okla., inspect the assembly of a five-inch rocket at the bomb preparation area here July 18. The nine-man team of ordnancemen deployed here for Exercise Southern Frontier is building approximately 400 bombs during the exercise. - Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation ordnancemen Sgt. Richard Burgo (left), a native of Riverside, Calif., and Cpl. Matthew Howard, a native of Altus, Okla., inspect the assembly of a five-inch rocket at the bomb preparation area here July 18. The nine-man team of ordnancemen deployed here for Exercise Southern Frontier is building approximately 400 bombs during the exercise.

Teamwork, safety keys for ordnance Marines during Exercise Southern Frontier

For the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation ordnancemen deployed to Exercise Southern Frontier 2007, life on duty is all about being safe."There aren't any small incidents in ordnance,"said Cpl. Douglas Richardson, quality assurance safety officer and native of Longview, Texas. "That's why we take extensive measures and keep an eye on

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Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent speaks with Lance Cpl. Walter C. Jimison, Combat Logistics Company 36 combat service support specialist and native of Palmdale, Calif., at CLC-36 headquarters during the sergeant major?s visit July 19. - Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent speaks with Lance Cpl. Walter C. Jimison, Combat Logistics Company 36 combat service support specialist and native of Palmdale, Calif., at CLC-36 headquarters during the sergeant major?s visit July 19.