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Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

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COLA decrease set for November

Service members stationed in several Japanese localities will soon see a reduction in their monthly Cost of Living Allowance. As a direct result of the COLA surveys submitted to the Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee earlier this year, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents will see a four-point total COLA reduction, with

Phone service price increases

Starting Oct. 1, monthly service fees here have been increased. The price increase primarily affected those who have phones in their quarters for personal use, but also affected businesses and organizations with paid phone services. The average service charge, which was increased by 31 cents, was determined by the DoD to accommodate the rising

Midrise pet policy change

The Station recently changed the policy on pets not being allowed in the mid-rise apartments. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Order P11101.3M states that occupants may have two cats or other small four-legged, fur bearing animals in their home. "The Station has made a great move to accommodate the needs of their service members here," said Sally

CSSD-36 prepares for the worst;

Monday, Sept. 30 started just like any other day for the Marines and sailors with the Station's Combat Service Support Detachment 36. The unit held their weekly formation, just like they do every Monday, but on this particular day something was not right; there was a stack of 463L Air Pallets next to the formation. The pallets were the beginning of

Modern gladiators fight age-old battle

Marines from all across Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni were on hand to participate in the Ultimate Unit PT Challenge Gladiators Competition Sept. 27 at the Penny Lake fields and the Main Gym's indoor pool. The friendly competition gave the units an opportunity to show their stuff and enjoy a day filled with fun and unique challenges. The games

Station's top teacher recognized

There are more than 1,400 teachers in the Department of Defense Dependant Schools in Japan and one of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni's teachers has stood out amongst them all to be selected as the Japan District Teacher of the Year. Naomi Mayer, Matthew C. Perry Elementary School kindergarten teacher, was nominated earlier this year for the

Quick service

Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group conducted a field exercise Sept. 17 at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni flight line. The Amphibious Ready Group Exercise involved a tactical ground refueling of two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters by a KC-130 Hercules while the ARG team provided security in the

Gearing up for winter

Summer is over and the snow will soon be falling, which means it is time trade in the camping gear for a snowboard. The Marine Corps Community Services outdoor recreation, located at the Main Gym, is the biggest supplier of winter gear to servicemembers on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. The best part about the gear offered at outdoor recreation

Grass Roots Summit tours Station

One mission that is a high priority for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is to further relations between the Station and Japanese communities. In order to meet this requirement, Capt. Jeffrey Sammons, Public Affairs officer, said officials established a monthly program where Japanese citizens can tour the Station. The goal of the program is to

Application fee raised for nonimmigrant visa

The fee for nonimmigrants applying to obtain a United States visa has officially increased from $65 to $100 as of Nov. 1. The fee covers processing for all non-immigrant visa and border crossing card applications and will bring the State Department into line with the actual cost of administering the services through its program. This is the second