2018 Press Releases

In a departure from previous years' practices, and in recognition of the importance of the New Year

The five U.S. Marines declared deceased after being involved in a 6 December F/A-18 and KC-130 mishap off the coast of Kochi, Japan have been identified.

The following schedule is provided for February 2019 EOD operations.The scheduled dates may not be

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni will conduct a single-pass, "Missing Man" formation flight as part

”After an update from the Joint Personnel Recovery Center, and a review of all available information, I have made the determination to end the search and rescue operations for the crew of our KC-130J aircraft which was involved in a mishap off the southern coast of Japan and to declare that these Marine warriors are deceased...

MARINE CORPS IDENTIFIES NAME OF DECEASED MARINE IN F/A-18 and KC-130 MISHAP

The United States Marine Corps confirms that two Marines have been found.

Search and rescue operations continue for U.S. Marine Corps aircraft that were involved in a mishap approximately 200 miles off of the coast of Japan around 2:00 a.m. Dec. 6.

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is honored to invite you to share the goodwill of the holiday

The following schedule is provided for November 2019 EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is honored to invite media representatives to cover a military

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is honored to invite media representatives to cover a holiday event

The following schedule is provided for December 2018 EOD operations.The scheduled dates may not be

Iwakuni Music Festival & Car Show, scheduled at Atago Sports Complex in Iwakuni city this Saturday,

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni is pleased to announce the Iwakuni Music Festival & Car

The following schedule is provided for November 2018 EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be

The following schedule is provided for October 2018 EOD operations.The scheduled dates may not be

The following schedule is provided for September 2018 EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be

The following schedule is provided for August 2018 EOD operations.The scheduled dates may not be

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni will host a brief media opportunity on Friday, June 1 to give media

The following schedule is provided for June 2018 EOD operations.The scheduled dates may not be used

The 42nd Friendship Day is just around the corner. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni provides the

The 42nd annual JMSDF/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day, which is scheduled to be on Saturday, May 5 is

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni will host a media opportunity on Friday, May 4 to give media a

MCAS IWAKUNI, Japan (Apr 12, 2018) - The following schedule is provided for June 2018 EOD

Marking the 42nd anniversary of our open house Friendship Day, the JMSDF/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Communication Strategy and Operations provides the following update

The following schedule is provided for May 2018 EOD operations.The scheduled dates may not be used

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort,

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni will host a press event aboard the air station in the morning on

The following schedule is provided for April 2018 EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni will conduct a bilateral Mass Casualty Mutual-Aid exercise in

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is pleased to announce our joint open-house, the JMSDF/MCAS Iwakuni

The following schedule is provided for March 2018 EOD operations. The scheduled dates may not be