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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: July, 2007

VMFA-212 Marines, sailors head "Outback" for squadron fun

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 service members participating in Exercise Southern Frontier 2007 hiked rocky trails, swam in freshwater pools, and enjoyed spending time with fellow squadron members at Nitmiluk National Park Leliyn (Edith Falls) in Katherine Saturday.The trip to the scenic park, which is about 35 miles from the base, was

U.S., Australian service members help sisters of Mother Teresa in Outback

More than 20 U.S. and Australian service members extended a helping hand to a group of nuns who run the Home of Compassion in the nearby city of Katherine, Saturday.The Home of Compassion is a branch of the Missionaries of Charity organization founded in India by Mother Teresa in 1950. Since the organization was established nearly 60 years ago in

Out of sight, not mind: IED training gives Marines heads up on hidden dangers

A pile of rocks, roadside trash, a small length of wire protruding from the dirt … As innocuous as these items may seem, they are all red flags for one of today’s deadliest threats facing service members deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan - improvised explosive devices.Marines from various units here participated in an IED awareness course taught by

All bark and no bite: season’s first typhoon leaves Iwakuni unfazed

The highly-anticipated Typhoon Man-yi grazed the air station Saturday, leaving in its wake little more than patches of puddles and relieved residents.Man-yi, which pounded nearby Okinawa with 105 mph winds and over 10 inches of rain Friday, hardly fazed Iwakuni with brief, 43 mph gusts and less than five total inches of precipitation.“It really

RAAF blows away Marines with explosive demonstration

When Royal Australian Air Force Flight Sgt. Peter Douglass brought more than 20 U.S. service members out into the "bush," he didn't have a nature walk in mind - he wanted to display the powerful effects of various types of explosives used around the world by terrorists.The group of service members who witnessed the explosive display is currently

Tactical safety deploys with Ready Group

Marine Aircraft Group 12, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s air element during Exercise Talisman Saber 2007 last month, reduced safety risks with the assistance of a Marine Corps Bases Japan and III Marine Expeditionary Force tactical safety specialist for the duration of the group’s deployment at Royal Australian Air Force Base Townsville,

Otake students teach devil dogs new tricks

The child chuckled playfully as he extended his small ink-wet hand to guide a Marine’s hand across the thin-white parchment paper. Together, they carefully traced the kanji symbol for Yamaguchi Prefecture. Sgt. Alkedra M. Johnson, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 heavy equipment maintenance chief and Elizabeth, N.C., native, looked at the child for

Rain fails to dampen spirits during July 4 fireworks

Station residents stared out their windows, dismayed by the seemingly endless rainstorm. The music, food and festivities slated to take place at Penny Lake had been cancelled, and it seemed for a moment the holiday was ruined.But Anthony B. Martinez knew better. The Marine Corps Community Services special events coordinator wasn’t about to let a

Shadowhawks arrive for three-month

Naval Electronic Attack Squadron 141 arrived here from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island June 30, as part of the Unit Deployment Program.The Shadowhawks brought approximately 180 personnel and five E/A-6B Prowlers, whose job is to provide electronic interference to enemy radar and communication equipment.“The mission of the Prowler is to provide

Marines from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 arrived here Friday to take part in Exercise Southern Frontier 2007, a joint training exercise between Marine Aircraft Group 12 and the Royal Australian Air Force's 75th Fighter Squadron. VMFA-212 completed a similar combined-forces exercise, Exercise Talisman Saber 2007, last month. - Marines from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 arrived here Friday to take part in Exercise Southern Frontier 2007, a joint training exercise between Marine Aircraft Group 12 and the Royal Australian Air Force's 75th Fighter Squadron. VMFA-212 completed a similar combined-forces exercise, Exercise Talisman Saber 2007, last month.

Thunder down under: Aussies, Americans begin Southern Frontier

Southern Frontier 2007, a combined aviation training exercise between Marine Aircraft Group 12 and the Royal Australian Air Force's 75th Fighter Squadron, based here, began Monday.Southern Frontier has been held between U.S. and Australia forces since 1994 and is necessary to keep force interoperability as well as ensure peace and stability within