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Marines clear a room during a counter-terrorism course at the Indoor Small-Arms Range here Nov. 19. The course was a week long and instructed by former members of the Israeli Task Force. The course was designed for members of the Special Reaction Team but was open to other Marines. - Marines clear a room during a counter-terrorism course at the Indoor Small-Arms Range here Nov. 19. The course was a week long and instructed by former members of the Israeli Task Force. The course was designed for members of the Special Reaction Team but was open to other Marines.

Marines train with Israeli Special Forces

A tall man shouts, “You aren’t paying attention to your surroundings!”His uniform is black and blue, noticeably different from the Marines he is instructing, and his slight accent makes you wonder where this guy is from.He goes off to the side and talks to a colleague in Hebrew. OK, so the guy is from Israel. What is he doing here?The gentleman’s

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Photo courtersy of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. - Photo courtersy of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

Chaplain Corps heals emotional wounds

United States military chaplains all over the world celebrated the the Chaplain Corps’ birthday Nov.21.“The birthday celebrates chaplains’ involvement throughout the history of the U.S military,” said Lt. Cmdr. Denis Cox, Marine Aircraft Group 12 chaplain.The second article of Navy Regulations reads, “The Commanders of the ships of the thirteen

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Sanford Bell, Diamondbacks receiver, slithers just out of Cougar Bait defensive linemen Ronrico Mcgee (left) and Clarence Lampkin’s reach on his way to the end zone on the Diamondbacks’ opening drive during a flag intramural football game at Northside football field here Nov. 24. The Diamondbacks went on to win 22-0 and push its second place record for the season to 7-2. - Sanford Bell, Diamondbacks receiver, slithers just out of Cougar Bait defensive linemen Ronrico Mcgee (left) and Clarence Lampkin’s reach on his way to the end zone on the Diamondbacks’ opening drive during a flag intramural football game at Northside football field here Nov. 24. The Diamondbacks went on to win 22-0 and push its second place record for the season to 7-2.

Diamondbacks snake through Cougar Bait's defenses 22-0

Defending its tenuous second place standing, the Diamondbacks managed to squash Cougar Bait’s offensive advances, dominate offensively to win 22-0 and push its record to 7-2 in an intramural flag football game at the Northside football field here Nov. 24.Although the score made the game appear very one-sided, the Diamondbacks defense deserves a lot

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HFVP puts extra bread on tables

The holidays are just around the corner, and everyone is looking forward to enjoying the things that come with the holiday season: turkey dinners, Christmas lights, decorations, ginger bread houses and the smell of cinnamon and hot chocolate.This is a time that should be spent with family and friends and is also known as the season of giving.This

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Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, Col. Michael A. O’Halloran, flanked by Candice O’Halloran (left), Thift Store manager Gwen Peterson (right), and volunteers, directs a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Thrift Store Saturday. Renovations and an expansion of the store began approximately two months ago and culminated in a grand opening ceremony over the weekend. - Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, Col. Michael A. O’Halloran, flanked by Candice O’Halloran (left), Thift Store manager Gwen Peterson (right), and volunteers, directs a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Thrift Store Saturday. Renovations and an expansion of the store began approximately two months ago and culminated in a grand opening ceremony over the weekend.

Thrift Store reopens doors after extensive remodeling project, offers deals for station

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Thrift Store opened its doors to shoppers over the weekend following a complete restoration project.Renovations and an expansion of the store began approximately two months ago and culminated in a ribbon cutting ceremony here Saturday afternoon.“This is really a big deal,” said Col. Michael A. O’Halloran, station

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A woman performs nihon buyou, a form of traditional Japanese dancing, before an audience assembled at Kikko Park in Iwakuni city during the Kintaikyo Momiji (Kintai Bridge Maple Leaf Festival) Sunday. Various forms of Japanese traditional music and dance forms were showcased throughout the park during the festival. - A woman performs nihon buyou, a form of traditional Japanese dancing, before an audience assembled at Kikko Park in Iwakuni city during the Kintaikyo Momiji (Kintai Bridge Maple Leaf Festival) Sunday. Various forms of Japanese traditional music and dance forms were showcased throughout the park during the festival.

Kintai brings crowds despite cold, rain

It seems there is always someone. In almost every public space where Marines gather, you will likely hear at least one person complaining non-stop about how bored they are and how they wish there was something to do. Well, if you sat around on your behind in the barracks this weekend, you missed quite a party.The three-day “Kintaikyo Momiji,” or

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Station library issues challenge to readers, prizes offered to entice participation

The annual Read a Book a Week challenge began Nov. 11 at the station library and will conclude Dec. 24.The challenge is open to all independent readers aboard the station.Fifty readers participated last year and the library’s goal is to get even more people to participate this year, said Belinda Pugh, librarian.To participate, readers can pick up a

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Community invited to join in holiday festivities

It’s cold outside, but that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside.The Iwakuni Approach has sought out the best upcoming holiday events around the station.Thanksgiving Party: The Marine Lounge will be holding a Thanksgiving Party Nov. 26 from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy a catered buffet and games. Turkey, ham, stuffing, corn, mashed potatoes, yams and

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A Marine dressed in a Marine Corps uniform from a past era marches during the pageant at the Marine Aircraft Group 12 2009 Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the IronWorks Gym here Nov. 12. Marines joined together to celebrate 234 years of tradition. - A Marine dressed in a Marine Corps uniform from a past era marches during the pageant at the Marine Aircraft Group 12 2009 Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the IronWorks Gym here Nov. 12. Marines joined together to celebrate 234 years of tradition.