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Former Vietnam POW visits MCAS Iwakuni, speaks to servicemembers

Retired Navy Capt. Gerald Coffee, a Vietnam veteran held captive as a prisoner of war for seven years, visited Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to talk to servicemembers about his experiences and give a motivational speech at the Sakura Theater Aug. 20, 2013.The professional military education opportunity lasted for an hour and included a meet and

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The Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Vietnam memorial sits at the four-way intersection out by the Commissary here. Constructed in May 26, 1972, the memorial was built in dedication of the 493 1st MAW service members who gave their lives during the Vietnam War.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer/released) - The Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Vietnam memorial sits at the four-way intersection out by the Commissary here. Constructed in May 26, 1972, the memorial was built in dedication of the 493 1st MAW service members who gave their lives during the Vietnam War.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer/released)

For those who gave their lives fighting for freedom, we salute you

Once someone has been on this station for awhile, they may tend to acquire “tunnel vision” when making their usual commutes. Going from the barracks to the Commissary and back, or maybe driving to and from work, a person could completely zone out the station around them. Hundreds of times, someone could walk through the small park area nestled by

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