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Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

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USS Essex tour informs service members

"Our job is to keep the torch of freedom burning for all," said legendary American Sailor John Paul Jones. "To this solemn purpose we call the young, the brave, the strong and the free. Heed my call. Come to the sea. Come sail with me." Over 2,000 Sailors and Marines have heeded the call and sailed out with the USS Essex, currently in port in

New liberty policy now in effect

Due to conduct detrimental to the relationship between Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and its host country as well as a negative reflection on the United States, a new liberty policy is now in affect. According to Marine Corps Air Station Order 1050.5, all military members living on or off Station will have their liberty secured at 10 p.m. and

New Year’s tips for new you

In the past month and a half an abrupt change in eating habits might have occurred because of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. With the holiday season now gone, our bodies still might be recovering from the damage caused in that period of time. Lose weight and eat less junk food may be the items at the top of many New Year's resolutions this

Service members given say in pay

Service members who reside off Station in privately leased quarters are being asked to participate in the Overseas Housing Allowance Utility and Move in Housing Allowance survey. The survey is available online until Jan. 31, and the results will help determine future OHA and MIHA entitlements for the area. Traditionally, the Per Diem, Travel and

Pigskin warriors duke it out

Inspired by several National Football League teams children have taken the gridiron field bearing replica jerseys of popular teams in hope of one day living the dream of a football player. Children from the age groups of 7-10 and 11-14 have taken the role of different teams and showcased their talents on the field since Dec. 6. Youth flag football

Basketball camp: a score for local youths

Local elementary aged children received a free introduction to the fundamentals of basketball during Marine Corps Community Services, Semper Fit Division's holiday basketball camp, Tuesday, at the IronWorks Gym here. The camp's focus was to give the children something fun to do while school was not in session, according to Jamie Buning, youth

Water purification Marines put to test

The Marines of Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 utilities platoon could one day hold the lives of everyone aboard the Station in their hands. Water management is their area of expertise, the substance most vital to human survival. That expertise was put to the test during a water purification exercise. The exercise involved pulling mass

Sergeant major motivates Iwakuni troops

The sergeant major of the Marine Corps visited the Station Jan. 8 and 9 sharing with Station service members the pride felt by the leadership at Headquarters Marine Corps for the great job they are doing at setting an example for all services. During his short stay here, Sgt. Maj. John L. Estrada traveled around to different units speaking directly

Shogatsu: ringin' in new year

Dec. 31, 2003, 11:59 p.m. - over a thousand Iwakuni residents gather in the chill, winter night at the Shirasaki Hachiman gu shrine. Bells from a nearby Buddhist temple infuse the air with ceremony and anticipation. The crowd won't be watching a ball drop, nor are they gathered for fireworks. They are assembled to offer prayers and make wishes

Stars shining in Iwakuni

The Station rolled out the red carpet for some Hollywood stars wishing to spread a little holiday cheer to service members serving overseas during a United Service Organizations tour Dec. 29. During the two-day visit, television and movie stars Dennis Farina, Sherri Saum, Bill Brochtrup and Kamar De Los Reyes made their way around the Station to