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New program aims at suicide prevention

Marines are trained to be physically and mentally prepared for any situation whether in combat or in their daily lives.With the demands of the job as well as the family, financial and personal responsibilities every individual has, dealing with issues can become stressful.For a new Marine, finding a way to cope can be especially overwhelming, and

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2010 Marine Corps Uniform Regulations

As stated in Marine Administrative Message 0704/09, the Marine Corps commandant rendered the following decisions on Marine Corps Uniform Board No. 211.OFFICER SWORD: The officer sword and its accessories continue to be a required uniform item.MARINE GUNNER BURSTING BOMB COLLAR INSIGNIA: The commandant of the Marine Corps changed the placement

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Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous, “I Have a Dream,” speech during the Aug. 28, 1963, march on Washington, D.C. - Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous, “I Have a Dream,” speech during the Aug. 28, 1963, march on Washington, D.C.

MLK Day encourages people to remember, hope, act

Like one of my living heroes, author John Piper, most of my heroes have been dead for more than 200 years. One reason is that the greater distance in time between my heroes and me seems to make admiration easier.Piper said this could be one reason why some people stumble over Martin Luther King Day. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is too close, and his

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Players from both teams attempt to rebound a shot during Saturday’s game between the Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai boys and the Yokota Panthers in which the Panthers defeated the Samurai 52-36. - Players from both teams attempt to rebound a shot during Saturday’s game between the Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai boys and the Yokota Panthers in which the Panthers defeated the Samurai 52-36.

Matthew C. Perry boys fall to Yokota Panthers 52-36

The Matthew C. Perry High School Samurai boys basketball team fell short of victory to the Yokota High School Panthers, 52-36, at the M.C. Perry Gymnasium here Saturday. The Samurai’s loss to the Panthers leaves them with a 2-12 record and lots of needed improvement. On the other end, the Panthers find themselves improving their season record to

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Rebecca Bethard, the course instructor, briefs the swimmers at her Aqua Blast class at the indoor pool in the IronWorks Gym on Jan. 11. The course is available to all ages and skill levels. - Rebecca Bethard, the course instructor, briefs the swimmers at her Aqua Blast class at the indoor pool in the IronWorks Gym on Jan. 11. The course is available to all ages and skill levels.

Swimmers dive into full-body, low-impact water-aerobics class

For some people, getting back into shape means getting back onto the treadmill, but IronWorks Gym is proposing something different — getting into the pool.“When I got here in July, there was no fitness programs that took place in the pool,” said Rebecca Bethard, a physical trainer at IronWorks Gym.Now there is! Every Monday and Wednesday the

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Mizuho Highland Mountain and Snow Resort patrons glide down a beginner’s slope Jan. 2. The resort offers runs for those who desire to cruise and slopes for the avid ski enthusiasts ready for speed. - Mizuho Highland Mountain and Snow Resort patrons glide down a beginner’s slope Jan. 2. The resort offers runs for those who desire to cruise and slopes for the avid ski enthusiasts ready for speed.

Carving Slopes On Mt. Mizuho

During the winter months in Japan, something very special happens at high altitudes. Beautiful patches of snow glistens over Japan’s most scenic mountain tops, and attracts ski and snowboard enthusiasts eager to glide down steep powdered trails.Mizuho Highland Mountain and Snow Resort is a top destination for those looking for exhilarating ski

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Station members raise more than $99,000 for CFC Overseas

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 supply received a bronze award for 41.4% participation within their section.According to the CFC-O Web site, the campaign is the largest and most successful workplace philanthropic fundraiser in the world and continues a tradition of selfless giving by federal employees.In a memorandum for department and agency

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Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

New program aims at suicide prevention

2010 Marine Corps Uniform Regulations

MLK Day encourages people to remember, hope, act

Matthew C. Perry boys fall to Yokota Panthers 52-36

Swimmers dive into full-body, low-impact water-aerobics class

Carving Slopes On Mt. Mizuho

Station members raise more than $99,000 for CFC Overseas