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ARFF Marines exterminate Hornet hazards through training July 21, 2017 — Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines refreshed their knowledge about F/A-18C Hornet aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 19, 2017. Subject matter experts with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 taught ARFF Marines about the basic functions of an F/A-18C Hornet to help them become more efficient at their job.“The purpose of MORE

H&HS welcomes new commanding officer July 1, 2016 — U.S. Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron welcomed their new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 30, 2016.After serving as the squadron’s commanding officer for two years, U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Karl T. Schmidt relinquished his command to Lt. Col. MORE

H&HS welcomes new sergeant major February 26, 2016 — Sgt. Maj. Coleman Kinzer relinquished his duties as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major to Sgt. Maj. Darnell Richardson during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 26, 2016.Kinzer is slated to become the sergeant major at Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, MCAS Kaneohe Bay, MORE

Marines heat up during frozen competition February 25, 2016 — Marines from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron participated in the Frozen Chosin Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 25, 2016.The competition is set to resemble the rigorous struggles Marines faced during the battle of the Chosin Reservoir in 1950.By testing physical endurance and strength throughout multiple MORE

MCAS Iwakuni Marines survey USS Bonhomme Richard December 4, 2015 — Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 12 and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, participated in a site survey and training opportunity aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard at U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Dec. 4, 2015.A site survey on a landing zone is conducted to ensure the area is secure and large enough MORE

Marines honor fallen firefighters September 9, 2015 — One by one, Marines and firefighters climbed the training tower during a 9/11 remembrance climb aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 9, 2015, to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11.Participants included Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, the Provost Marshal's Office and the Special Reaction Team Marines with Headquarters and MORE

Jane Wayne Day makes spouses into recruits May 16, 2015 — 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 MORE

Sailor aboard MCAS Iwakuni named MCIPAC Junior Sailor of the Year February 12, 2015 — Petty Officer 2nd Class Raymond J. Suiter, the leading petty officer for the Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, earned the title of the Marine Corps Installations Pacific Junior Sailor of the Year for 2014.MCIPAC Junior Sailor of the Year allows E-4 and E-5 sailors on Marine Corps installations throughout the MORE

Lance corporal seminars take effect aboard station January 6, 2015 — Marine administrative message 521/14 announced multiple changes to the enlisted professional military education promotion requirements expected to take effect throughout the next three years, but the one that stood out most was the creation of a Lance Corporal Leadership and Ethics Seminar.In order for lance corporals to be eligible for promotion MORE

MCCS hosts Jingle Bell Jog aboard MCAS Iwakuni December 19, 2014 — Kris Kringles, reindeers, elves and other participants in festive outfits stretched and tightened jingle bells to their laces. With a burst of confetti, racers took off with holiday cheer as they began the Jingle Bell Jog, Dec. 19, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the Jingle Bell Jog to MORE