The 45th JMSDF/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day is fast approaching. MCAS Iwakuni Communication Strategy and Operations will be hosting media opportunities for legitimate media representatives who wish to visit and cover a series of Friendship Day events.

Interested media should sign up by sending an email to MCAS Iwakuni Communication Strategy and Operations (iwakuni.commstrat@usmc.mil) by noon, Apr. 18. Please include signed Media Ground Rules sheet for each person and filled registration form with each person’s full name, media agency, cell phone number, current address, date of birth, current age, nationality, and I.D. number of either Japanese driver’s license or passport. Interested media must submit source documentation providing proof of legitimate media employment and credentials. A follow-up phone call to 0827-79-5551 is required to confirm our receipt of your e-mail submission.

******************************scheduled media opportunities******************************
1. May 3 (Fri) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Day
2. May 4 (Sat) Family/Inclusive Day, Rehearsal
3. May 5 (Sun) Friendship Day pre air show access
4. May 5 (Sun) Friendship Day media tent privileges
The timeline of the media events for STEM Day and Family/Inclusive Day will be notified later for pre-registered and approved media representatives.

In regard to Friendship Day morning tour, Communication Strategy and Operations will meet pre-registered and approved media representatives at 4:45 a.m. at the Main Gate. All media representatives should be prepared to present a valid photo I.D. and media credentials.

If you only wish to join Friendship Day later in the day, please check in at the media tent, as referenced in the attachment. Doing so will open opportunities to you not otherwise available if you do not check in. Pre-registered and approved media personnel will be issued a media badge, provided the most updated event information and coverage opportunities, and provided access to the show-front media area. For accountability purposes, please de-register at the media tent and turn in your badge prior to departing the air station. MCAS Iwakuni Communication Strategy and Operations reserves the right to deny media-specific access/offerings to non-media personnel.
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to working with you at this year’s JMSDF/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day!