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Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

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Blacksheep flock to Station

The Blacksheep of Marine Attack Squadron 214 arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni July 11 for a six-month tour under the Unit Deployment Program. The unit, from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., has six AV-8B Harrier aircraft and approximately 100 personnel. "While we are here it is the intent of VMA-214 Detachment B to fully support the 31st Marine

MAG-12 humps to new headquarters

The Headquarters Company of Marine Aircraft Group 12 marched their guidon from their old building located on the North Side of the Station, to Building 1, the new South Side location of the headquarters element June 27. Although the platoon could have easily humped the guidon in about a two-mile straight shot, they decided to tough it out and take

Japanese students tour Station

The 21st Basic Enlisted Men and Women English Class made a visit from Otsu, Japan to the Station June 25-27. The class, which is a part of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force, 2nd Training Brigade, went on an extensive tour of the base in order to learn about the United States military. "The tour was a very big learning experience for us," said

MCCS card offers more than credit

Marine Corps Community Services in partnership with Bank One has recently introduced a club card for all Iwakuni service members, DoD employees and federal employees throughout the world. The card is not only a club membership card for all MCCS clubs, it is also a full functioning Master Card for those with approved credit. Although members are

Future Olympians showcase skills

Youngsters from the various gymnastics classes offered at the IronWorks Gym, got the chance to swing, spin and tumble for their parents during a Gymnastics Exhibition held in the aerobics room of the gym Saturday. The exhibition gave parents of students and future prospects an inside look at what goes on inside each of the four classes, since

Paradise awaits traveling Marines

Seventeen adventurers traveled far and wide across the Australian outback to search for a glimpse of paradise June 21. The Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 Marines, spent an afternoon in the Litchfield National Park area taking in the breathtaking views of the region's many waterfalls and swimming holes.

Mobile dentist builds young patient

For children and grown-ups alike, the dentist can be a terrifying experience. The sound of a drill grinding against a tooth sends shivers up the spines of the bravest of souls, but a traveling dentist has found a way to counter the fears he contends with. With a room filled with the music from Disney movies and a mask that looks like the face of

Recycling turns trash into cash, Station, environment benefit

In a strong effort to promote Station support for recycling here, the Recycling Center will hold a special drop-off day July 26. Recycling Center employees will host the event that will be held in the parking lot across from the Armory on Newell Drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. "We are trying to accomplish a Station-wide awareness of recycling," said

Moondogs depart after six-month UDP

The Marines of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 will return home Sunday to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., after completing a six-month Unit Deployment Program here. As the 240 Marines and five EA-6B Prowlers filter out of the Station, the Navy's Electronic Attack Squadron 133 from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., move in

Bats complete training down under

An element of the Bats currently participating in Southern Frontier 2003 will swap out with the Lancers Thursday. Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 will return to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 212 prepares to take over the second phase of the three-month training exercise. The VMFA(AW)-242