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Local orphanage creates 'miracles'

ANGELES CITY, Republic of Philippines - In a remote part of a poverty-stricken city, in a third-world country, a sanctuary exists for lost children from the streets. Streets that are paved with dirt and hunger. The Angeles Bahay Bata Center is more than an orphanage. Comprised of a home and a school, it is the future for many Philippine islanders.

Education beckons Iwakuni residents

"A smart Marine is a good Marine, and the Marine Corps is dedicated to helping Marines continue to cultivate their minds," - so says the official Marine Corps recruiting Web site. With 100 percent tuition assistance and college programs at most installations, the Corps means what it says. But how do service members aboard Marine Corps Air Station

Credit card scam targets users

Recent information released by the Station Finance Office and the General Service Administration warns holders of government travel credit cards to beware of anyone requesting information about their credit cards via phone or e-mail. Often, individuals receive fraudulent e-mail claiming to be from Visa officials and asking cardholders to reactivate

Child Development Center in danger

Due to a lack of child care providers working at the Child Development Center here, CDC officials may soon have to make changes in order to fulfill the regulatory requirements of the depleted work force. The CDC, in accordance with set standards for child care, requires a minimum of 22 care-providers while 29 is the ideal number. The CDC is

Head chaplain visits Station

The 15th Chaplain of the Marine Corps and Deputy Chief of Chaplains for the Navy, Rear Adm. Robert F. Burt, visited the Station March 12. A prayer luncheon, open to Marines, Sailors and civilians, was held to recognize the event. Burt, who Cmdr. Donald Troast, Station command chaplain, called, "A passionate leader who makes hard decisions," shared

Lancers host kids, build future friendships

Children from the Kawashimo Yochien (kindergarten school) had an interesting show and tell session March 12. Instead of the normal collection of special rocks and rare comic books, the children all shared in the treasures Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 had to offer. The kids, ages 3 to 6-years-old, spent the day touring the Lancer's hanger and

Fighting Vikings invade Iwakuni

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 returned to Iwakuni after a two-year hiatus March 10. The Vikings are taking part in the unit deployment program for six months while they conduct training exercises in the Pacific Region, as well as other areas of the world. The Vikings were first commissioned Jan. 1, 1943, and were designated as

Assistant Commandant visits Iwakuni

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and his wife, Gen. and Mrs. William L. Nyland, visited the Station Monday and Tuesday to show the pride felt by Headquarters Marine Corps at the job Iwakuni Marines have been doing. During his stay, Nyland toured Station facilities and construction sites, and visited different units to speak personally

Marines, Sailors bring offering

CLARK AIR BASE, Republic of Philippines - A small group of Marines and Sailors visited the Christian Praise and Worship Church here, Sunday. What made this pilgrimage special for the service members was that the church was in the garage of a resident in an impoverished neighborhood. What the Marines and Sailors discovered in the garage (church) was

Health Fair builds young minds, bodies

Marine Corps Community Services held their annual Health Fair March 6 at the Ironworks Gym. The Health Fair is held every year to disseminate information about different ways to keep your mind and body healthy. "This year the theme was to let the community know of all activities that promote a healthy life-style sponsored by MCCS," said Billie