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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

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