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Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

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Cope North kicks off in Guam

Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 128 joined forces with Japan Air Self-Defense Force in participation of this year's Cope North exercise in Guam Tuesday. The two-week excursion will pit both units as well as other elements of Marine Aircraft Group 12, Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 12, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Air Control Group

Sake festival; more than just wine

Thousands of sake enthusiasts lined the streets to partake in the 14th annual Saijo Sake Festival held in the Saijo district of Higashi-Hiroshima City Oct. 11-13. The festival drew over 900 vendors of sake this year and provided those in attendance with a variety of Japanese rice wine to sample. "The festival started as a local festival which was

America's Sweethearts ;spread holiday cheer

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders marked their 50th United Services Organization tour with a stop aboard the Station Dec. 31-Jan. 2. According to Gil Azam, Sasebo USO director, these tours are part of a support system that lets service members know their efforts are not forgotten back home. "I think seeing a friendly face you can recognize as a

Self Defense Force celebrates friendship

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force held its 30th anniversary festival here, Saturday, offering flight demonstrations and static displays along with food and fun for the local community to enjoy. Citizens of the Air Station's neighboring communities and residents aboard the Station wandered through the displays of Japanese and U.S.

Iwakuni Marine wins avionics award

The Marine Corps Aviation Association is scheduled to recognize one Iwakuni Marine as the Avionics Marine of the Year during an awards presentation in New Bern, N.C., Oct. 23-26. Gunnery Sgt. Duwayne Darby, , Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, avionics work center supervisor, will receive the 2003 Paul G. Vess Award for his superior performance

Support Marines truck Alaskan wilderness;

A small contingent of Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 deployed here Aug. 26 from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, in support of Operation Alaskan Road. The joint military- and community-based project began in 1998 with the goal of constructing a 14.5 mile, two-lane gravel road providing a link between the Metlakatlan and

Computer techs battle Australian viruses;

On any military installation computer security is mandatory at all times to safeguard computer systems and sensitive electronic material. However, while on deployment the importance of computer security steps up a notch when dealing with an unsecured network ? especially when viruses enter the system. That is why Lance Cpls. J.T. Brogdon and

Sunset market offers ;more than a good view

Every Thursday and Sunday evenings, Marines currently deployed here in support of Southern Frontier 2003 can be found down by Mindel Beach enjoying the outdoor market. The market, which runs from roughly 6-10 p.m. both nights, features many stands for visitors to buy food and souvenirs from around the world. However, one of the first noticeable

Engineers take it to field;

The combat engineers attached to Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 recently practiced setting up a hasty protective minefield near the paintball range here. The engineers were divided into groups in an effort to familiarize them with mines. "The point of this exercise is to make our Marines proficient at placing mines," said Staff Sgt. Corey M.

Old fashioned skills make new friends

A traditional American folk art is making new friends here in Japan. Twice a month, a small group of women meet to share their enthusiasm for quilting. This traditional American handicraft is bringing Americans and Japanese people together to enjoy this unique cultural experience. The group, called the Air Strike Quilters, started last year when