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American Forces Network at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

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Address:
AFN Iwakuni PSC 561 Box 1875 FPO AP 96310

E-mail:
dma.iwakuni.afn.list.afn-iwakuni-all@mail.mil

AFN BROADCAST NEWS

VMFA- 242 Change of Command
Base personnel and service members with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 hosted a change of command ceremony for the out-going commanding officer Lt. Col. Alexander M. Mellman and the oncoming commanding officer Lt. Col. Patrick D. Bergman on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 13, 2024. Change of command ceremonies are held to signify the transfer of authority from outgoing commanding officers to oncoming commanding officers. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alejandra Vega)
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VMFA- 242 Change of Command
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VMFA- 242 Change of Command
Base personnel and service members with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 hosted a change of command ceremony for the out-going commanding officer Lt. Col. Alexander M. Mellman and the oncoming commanding officer Lt. Col. Patrick D. Bergman on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 13, 2024. Change of command ceremonies are held to signify the transfer of authority from outgoing commanding officers to oncoming commanding officers. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Alejandra Vega)
Friendship Day 2024: Feature Video
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Friendship Day 2024: Feature Video
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni hosts its 45th Friendship Day, at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2024. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a Friendship Day open house to foster positive relationships between the air station and its Japanese hosts, offering a culturally enriching experience that displays the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan. More than 113,000 guests were in attendance during this year’s air show. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri)
2024 Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon
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2024 Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon
Base personal and Iwakuni locals participated in the 35th annual Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 14, 2024. The triathlon consisted of a 350-meter swim, 16-kilometer bike ride, and a 5-kilometer run. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jase Graziano)
2024 Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon
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2024 Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon
Base personal and Iwakuni locals participated in the 35th annual Iwakuni Sprint Triathlon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 14, 2024. The triathlon consisted of a 350-meter swim, 16-kilometer bike ride, and a 5-kilometer run. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Jase Graziano)
VMFA(AW)-224 conducts Hot Refueling at MCAS Iwakuni
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VMFA(AW)-224 conducts Hot Refueling at MCAS Iwakuni
U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct hot refueling at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, April 13, 2024. Marines with VMFA(AW)-224, based out of MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, are currently attached to MAG-12 as part of a rotational unit deployment program to gain experience operating in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ryan Ulibarri)

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