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MWSS-171 supports Exercise Forest Light 16-1

Marines and sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, arrived at Camp Aibano, Japan, Sept. 6, in support of Exercise Forest Light 16-1.Exercise Forest Light Exercise is a semi-annual exercise designed to enhance to cohesion between U.S. and Japanese forces through bilateral combat

Tomcats arrive aboard MCAS Iwakuni

Marine Attack Squadron 311, the “Tomcats,” arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 27, 2015.After spending three months aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship, USS Bonhomme Richard, VMA-311 came to Japan in support of the unit deployment program.“Our squadron allows the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine

Jane Wayne Day makes spouses into recruits

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron along with Marine Aircraft Group 12 and subordinate squadrons hosted the 2015 Jane Wayne Day, May 16, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.Jane Wayne Day provides spouses and family of service members the opportunity to get a taste of Marine Corps training and experience a day in the life of a

Marines train to combat CBRN hazards

Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hosted an initial Reconnaissance Surveillance and Decontamination course inside the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 facilities, March 27, 2015.CBRN defense specialists’ primary responsibility is to ensure their units are trained

Service members from MCAS Iwakuni give back to local community

Roughly 20 minutes by car from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, down an obscure road off of Route 188, lays Tsuzu Beach. Also known as Glass Beach, it offers visitors beautiful scenery, calm waters and the opportunity to collect seaglass from the shore, but service members from MCAS Iwakuni had a different reason for hitting the beach.The

Marine’s donations bring American tradition to Japanese locals

Giving back is a common act of kindness for many people during the holidays and for the Marines of Marine Aircraft Group 12 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, this Christmas was another opportunity to practice this tradition.As part of giving back to the Japanese locals, MAG-12 Marines collected 777 cans of food from their unit holiday

Outstanding Marine wins Bulk Fuel Specialist of the Year

Of all the bulk fuel specialists in the Marine Corps, one went above and beyond the others and was rewarded for his hard work.Cpl Tyler P. Saffore, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, received the Bulk Fuel Specialist of the Year award, Dec. 3, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.After winning such a

MAG-12 runs 239 miles for Marine Corps birthday

Service members with Marine Aircraft Group 12 celebrated the 239th Marine Corps birthday by running 239 miles, Nov. 1-7, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.The commanding officer and sergeant major of MAG-12 said they set up this event to remember the history of the Marine Corps.“I think celebrating the Marine Corps birthday every

VMFA(AW)-533 completes KMEP 14-13

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 completed the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13, Oct. 25 2014, aboard Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.The program increased combat readiness of Marine Aircraft Group 12, improved its operating skills as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force and enhanced joint and combined integration with the U.S. Air

VMFA(AW)-533 arrives in Osan for KMEP 14-13

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, also known as the “Hawks,” arrived on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to participate in the Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-13, Oct. 9, 2014. The program’s goals is to increase the combat readiness of Marine Aircraft Group 12, improve its operating skills as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force and