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Initial Japan-Based CVW-5 Jet Squadrons Fly-in to MCAS Iwakuni - An EA-18G Growler with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 taxis to a hangar at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. VAQ-141 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5’s relocation from Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan. The relocation of CVW-5 from NAF Atsugi to MCAS Iwakuni fulfills the final Defense Policy Review Initiative objective. The relocation is in accordance with the United States’ strategic vision for the rebalance in the Indo-Asia Pacific Region and does much to further strengthen the U.S.-Japan security alliance.
NEO exercise enhances station readiness - Amanda Braudt, a Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni resident, visits the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society booth during a Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) exercise at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 21, 2017. The exercise consisted of a processing center at the IronWorks North Gym where U.S. service members, dependents and other station residents walked through various checkpoints, practicing what they would do in the event of an evacuation and receiving all the necessary information regarding their departure. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Jones)
MCWIS Marines carry on responsibilities of training America's amphibious fighting force - U.S Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Melisa Cancienne, a Marine Corps instructor of water survival and the squadron gunnery sergeant with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), observes Marines inflating a blouse during an intermediate swim qualification at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 16, 2017. Swim qualification is one of the different ways Marines maintain their annual training requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)
Breaking language barriers, building bonds - Contestants, judges and distinguished guests pose for a picture during the 56th Annual Japanese and English Speech Contest at Sinfonia Iwakuni Concert Hall in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 19, 2017. The contest was hosted by the Japanese American Society to help contestants understand and appreciate each other’s language and culture, strengthening the Japanese and American friendship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Muriah King)
VMFA-121 trains to fuel airpower in contaminated environments - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Tristan Aber, a motor transport operator with Logistics Department Fuels Division, helps fuel an F-35B Lightning II during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 15, 2017. A hot refuel is a fast-paced fueling method that allows aircraft to take in fuel while powered up, which gets them back to the fight quicker. Executing missions on time and being faster than the enemy is a vital aspect to the Marine Corps, and exercises like these assure that Marines can keep working quickly no matter what environment they’re forced to work in. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)
VMGR-152's PME, a flight you wouldn't want to miss - U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, collect sand at Iwo To (Iwo Jima), Japan, Nov. 7, 2017. Multiple squadrons participated in the professional military education on the island to gain information on its historical significance and foster esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mason Roy)
MCAS Iwakuni Harbor Ops conducts facilities-response training - U.S. Navy Sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), enter the water at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 7, 2017. Harbor Operations conducted facilities-response training to learn how to control potential oil or fuel spills in the waters surrounding the station. They used buoys to trap oily substances, which allowed a skimmer boat to filter chemicals from the water and clean it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)
MAG-12 runs their battle colors in support of 1st MAW's 242-mile run - U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12 take part in the 1st Marine Air Wing’s Marine Corps birthday 242-mile run at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 7, 2017. The Marines participated in the event by running in two mile increments to reach their goal of 48.4 miles as part of the total 242 miles collectively run by multiple units with the 1st MAW in honor of the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)
DPRI, MCCS hold grand opening of new gas station - Workers prepare for a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the new gas station grand opening at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 6, 2017. The gas station provides a secondary place for Status of Forces Agreement personnel to fuel vehicles and facilitates other amenities such as coin-operated vacuums, a tire pressure check station and an automatic car wash. The project was paid for by the government of Japan to accommodate the growing population of the base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Jones)
Hitting home runs in comradery - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Matthew England, an air terminal operations center passenger service agent with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), slides to home base during a goodwill softball game at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 5, 2017. The game is a shop event held to bring Marines and Japanese nationals that work at the air terminal on base together and build office comradery. They also played with the Iwakuni City Sun Land baseball team, helping strengthen the bond between America and Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)