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Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

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Station, community volunteers gang up on trash

On July 10 a group of more than 80 volunteers from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan stormed the beach at Tsuzumigaura Park to attack an enemy whose presence could no longer be tolerated-trash. The Tsuzumigaura Beach cleanup is an annual event that is designed to get the public beach geared up for Japan?s sea bathing season that starts

Speed demons of land, air meet

American and Australian speed junkies got their fix recently when V-8 Supercar fever hit Darwin. As the racecar drivers sped into town for the 6th Annual Northern Territory V-8 Supercar Championship in their 5.0 liter fuel-injected V-8s, pilots from Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 flew in their F/A-18D Hornets and prepared for a

Food bridges cultures together

Attendees of the Marine Corps Community Services Japanese Cooking Class made their way over to Building 656 for a potluck luncheon July 11. The luncheon was held in appreciation for the 25 Japanese volunteers from the Iwakuni Health Center who helped out with the classes. "The volunteers from the center are so important to our class," said Chiaki

Honey Bears hit the sweet spot

During a tour of Japan the Chicago Honey Bears dance team made a five-day visit to the Station in order to perform for residents here. While on Station the Honey Bears hosted a dance camp for children and performed three shows filled with singing and dancing in many different genres of music. "The Honey Bears originated from the Chicago Bear

Air Terminal blows CSSD-36 Dragons away

Behind the dominant performance of point guard Julius Johnson, Air Terminal walked away with a 58-34 victory over the Combat Service Support Detachment 36 Dragons during an intramural basketball game at the IronWorks Gym July 2. Johnson finished the game with 17 points and 9 assists and brought his team?s season record to 7-1. Air Terminal made a

Marine carries heavy load in Australia

As a 21-year-old fresh out of his Military Occupational Specialty school, Lance Cpl. Joshua D. Wood is carrying a heavy load on his shoulders. The load he carries comes from being the sole Marine responsible for the embarkation duties of Marine Aircraft Group 12 during Southern Frontier 2003. With more than 250 Marines from Marine Corps Air Station

Engines put to utlimate test

Marines not only need to ensure they are mission capable, but they also must make sure the equipment they use is serviceable and ready for action. This is especially important when dealing with aircraft. The engines of an aircraft must be in prime working condition in order for it to complete its mission, and the service members who are a part of

Moondogs train in Kadena

During a recent deployment to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 conducted a successful live High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile exercise. The Moondogs, from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., are in the Western Pacific Theater on a six-month deployment. This was their first opportunity to train

Marines give gift of life in Australia

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE DARWIN, Australia- A group of brave souls volunteered their time July 1 to share the gift of life. With the prick of a needle, more than 18 bags of much needed blood was transferred from the Marines currently participating in Southern Frontier 2003 to the welcoming hands of the local chapter of the Australian Red

Iwakuni squahes Bees, 4-0

Forward Terence Smith scored two goals for the Iwakuni Soccer Team in their 4-0 shut out victory over the Otsu Bees at the North Side Field June 26. The Iwakuni team invited the Bees to a friendly exhibition game while they were on a three-day tour of the Station. "We were really happy that we got the opportunity to play against the Americans,"