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Marines bunker down for Korea

YECHON AIR BASE, Republic of Korea - Debarking from a United States Army high speed vehicle, 131 Marines and Sailors from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 arrived here, March 6. The squadron will remain until April 5, participating in the 2004 Foal Eagle training exercise. The Marines and Sailors will provide aviation ground support to Marine

PMO blasts competitors in annual competition

Singing cadence in a formation run throughout the Station is a common scenario for physical training here. But now, is PT limited to a three-mile run, crunches and traditional pull-ups. That was the case for the six teams who participated in the annual Unit PT Paintball Challenge. Twelve teams stepped out onto the paintball field with one thing in

Celebrating 62 years of faithful service

From World War II to Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Seabees were an integral part of the operations that involved constructing numerous camps, airstrips, supply roads and humanitarian projects. In December 1941, Rear Adm. Ben Moreell (Father of the Seabees), Chief of the Navy's Bureau of Yards and Docks, created the Naval Construction Force. The

Women's Day celebrates achievement

The International Women's Day, recognized globally as a celebration of the economic, social, cultural and political achievements of women, will be observed March 8 at a special ceremony from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Club Iwakuni Ballroom. According to the IWD Web site, the first IWD was held March 19, 1911 in Germany, Austria, Denmark and a few

Girl Scouts of America taste different cultures

Girls from the age of 5 through 17 that claim to have nothing to do now can now spend time with an elite group of peers. The Girl Scouts of the United States of America are for girls from the ages of 5 through 17. The U.S.A. Girl Scouts Overseas Iwakuni held their annual World Thinking Day. The Daisies, Brownies, Junior and Cadette girl scouts

Recycling concerns Station

"Open your wallets and take $10 out, then throw it in the trash," said Cmdr. Dave Sasek, Facilities officer. "That is what the Station appears to be doing when they decide to throw away recyclable items into a normal trash can and not a recycling bin." The Recycling Center, located in Building 725, is here to provide all Station residents with a

Japan raises terror alert status

Japan intensified security at airports, nuclear plants and government facilities Feb. 20 as a precaution against a possible terror attack, a Japanese National Police Agency official said. The official said this was the highest level of preparedness since the United States-led invasion of Iraq in March 2003. "Be vigilant during this time," said

Interview with mayor of Iwakuni

On Feb. 19 members of the Station Public Affairs Office sat down with the mayor of Iwakuni, Katsusuke Ihara, 53, to get his thoughts on the relationship between Iwakuni City and the Station (past and present), the recent curfew instituted and then lifted by the Station and also to introduce the mayor to residents here. Question: Since you have been

Japanese interns witness mock trial

The Station Judge Advocate held a mock trial on March 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. A group of 21 lawyers and interns from the Hiroshima Prosecutor's Office were invited to witness the procedures for a military special court martial and increase already good relations between the legal communities. The Marine involved in the mock trial was

Joint Venture makes berth in Iwakuni

A sleek, gray, high-speed experimental vessel, the IX-532 Joint Venture (HSV-X1), pulled into Iwakuni Port for the first time Feb. 28. The vessel arrived to pick up 190 passengers and a cargo of aircraft support equipment, said Army Chief Warrant Officer Tim Turner, the Joint Venture's executive officer. The Joint Venture is working in support of