2014 Press Releases

19
Dec
2014

2015 February EOD schedule

The following schedule is provided for 2015 February EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be

10
Dec
2014

MCAS Iwakuni 2014 Holiday Events – Christmas Extravaganza and Jingle Bell Jog

Christmas is just around the corner, and with the holiday season in full swing, it's time once again

24
Nov
2014

Media Advisory (New Hush House)

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni will host a media opportunity on Monday, Dec. 1, to demonstrate the

24
Nov
2014

VMA-231 arrives at MCAS Iwakuni

Marine Attack Squadron 231, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., arrived

19
Nov
2014

2015 January EOD schedule

he following schedule is provided for 2015 January EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be

14
Nov
2014

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to participate in Exercise Keen Sword

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni will conduct a force protection exercise aboard the installation

7
Nov
2014

Sumos squadron receives Chief of Naval Operations Safety Award

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) received the Chief of Naval Operations

6
Nov
2014

VMFA(AW)-533 arrives at MCAS Iwakuni

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron VMFA(AW)-533 arrived here Oct. 30, from Marine Corps Air

31
Oct
2014

Second MCAS Iwakuni-Japanese Bilateral Aviation Safety Workshop to be held

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, in association with Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Japan

20
Oct
2014

2014 December EOD schedule

The following schedule is provided for 2014 December EOD operations.The scheduled dates may not be

18
Sep
2014

2014 November EOD schedule

The following schedule is provided for 2014 November EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be

4
Sep
2014

Media Advisory (Fireworks on Sep. 6, 2014)

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni will host a 30-minute fireworks display at approximately 9:30 p.m.

26
Aug
2014

VMGR-152 completes transfer to MCAS Iwakuni

Effective today, the transfer of VMGR-152 from Okinawa to Iwakuni is complete. The transfer of

18
Aug
2014

2014 October EOD schedule

The following schedule is provided for 2014 October EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be

7
Aug
2014

Temporary Runway Closure at MCAS Iwakuni

At approximately 6:15 p.m., Aug. 7, an F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115

1
Aug
2014

VMGR-152 completes transfer of aircraft to MCAS Iwakuni

The transfer of KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-152

21
Jul
2014

2014 September EOD schedule

The following schedule is provided for 2014 September EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be

18
Jul
2014

VMFA-115 arrives at MCAS Iwakuni

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.,

26
Jun
2014

2014 August EOD schedule

The following schedule is provided for 2014 August EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be

25
Jun
2014

VMGR-152 begins transfer to MCAS Iwakuni July 8

The first two KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron-152

2
Jun
2014

MCAS Iwakuni Notification of Deceased Marine

A Marine from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 was found deceased aboard Marine Corps Air Station

28
May
2014

2014 July EOD schedule

The following schedule is provided for 2014 July EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be used

23
May
2014

VMA-542 arrives at MCAS Iwakuni

Marine Attack Squadron 542, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., arrived

1
May
2014

FRIENDSHIP DAY UPDATES (Static Display)

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni has received queries regarding the 2014 U.S.-Japan, limited-scope,

1
May
2014

FRIENDSHIP DAY UPDATES

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni has received queries regarding the 2014 U.S.-Japan, limited-scope,

28
Apr
2014

2014 June EOD schedule

The following schedule is provided for 2014 June EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be used

22
Apr
2014

Media Advisory (2014 Friendship Day)

MCAS Iwakuni will hold its annual Friendship Day here May 5. As in the past, the MCAS Iwakuni Public

14
Apr
2014

Media Advisory

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is hosting a press conference aboard the installation at 11 a.m. on

14
Apr
2014

FRIENDSHIP DAY UPDATES

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni public affairs office provides the following update in regard to

25
Mar
2014

2014 May EOD schedule

The following schedule is provided for 2014 May EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be used

24
Mar
2014

Press opportunity for MAG-12 and MALS-12 new facilities ribbon cutting ceremony

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is scheduled to host an official grand opening and ribbon cutting

14
Mar
2014

VMFA(AW)-122 arrives at MCAS Iwakuni

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA/AW) 122 arrived here March 10 from Marine Corps Air

7
Mar
2014

Media Advisory (2014 Friendship Day)

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni takes pleasure in announcing the 2014 U.S.-Japan, limited-scope,

6
Mar
2014

Media Advisory

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni will conduct a low, one-time, single-pass, "Missing Man" formation

28
Feb
2014

2014 April EOD schedule

The following schedule is provided for 2014 April EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be

12
Feb
2014

Press opportunity for MAG-12 and MALS-12 move aboard MCAS Iwakuni

Movements are underway aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni as the new facilities are turned over

12
Feb
2014

VMFA(AW)-224 arrives at MCAS Iwakuni

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 arrived here Feb. 11 from Marine Corps Air Station

10
Feb
2014

Media Advisory (ComRel, February 2014)

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni recently conducted its monthly Community Relations (ComRel) meeting

27
Jan
2014

2014 March EOD schedule

The following schedule is provided for 2014 March EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be