Shion B. Fleming, 8, blocks Kailey M. Crochet's, 10,
Shion B. Fleming, 8, blocks Kailey M. Crochet's, 10, jump shot in a scrimmage game during the Marine Corps Community Services Commands Sports Camp here at the IronWorks Gym sports courts here June 28. Soccer, ... More
Warren Graham, MHQ second baseman, prepares to strike
Warren Graham, MHQ second baseman, prepares to strike the ball in MHQ's win against the Thunder Chickens an intramural softball tournament game at the main softball field here June 29. The Thunder Chickens were... More
Corporals course: 520-11
Corporals course Class 520-11 graduates recite the Marine Corps Hymn as Cpl. Julia A. Henley, corporals course gung ho Marine, leads the new graduating class of corporals during their ceremony at the Marine Mem... More
Nelson P. Chavez, a Blood Thirsty bowler, sends his
Nelson P. Chavez, a Blood Thirsty bowler, sends his bowling ball gliding down his team’s lane during 2011 Bowling Tournament at The Strike Zone here July 2. The tournament was set in best-of-three games format.
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Darrin W. Sellers with Combat
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Darrin W. Sellers with Combat Logistics Company 36 drives a U.S. Marine Humvee through Japan, en route to the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, for the training exercise Dra... More
Hundreds of streams of bright fireworks light up the
Hundreds of streams of bright fireworks light up the sky for station residents and Japanese locals to enjoy at Penny Lake July 5. Every year, Marine Corps Community Services hosts a fireworks display to celebra... More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company 36 refuel
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company 36 refuel a Humvee after traveling through Japan, en route to the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, for the training exercise Dragon Fire, July 6, 2011. ... More
Brian C. Mallon, an IronWorks Gym karate instructor,
Brian C. Mallon, an IronWorks Gym karate instructor, holds a foam pad for Jesse Baker, an 8-year-old white belt karate student, to practice Baker’s kicks and punches during a children’s karate class at the mart... More
Christopher Jones, ATC pitcher, hits a pitch during
Christopher Jones, ATC pitcher, hits a pitch during ATC’s 16-6 win against the IYAOYAS at the main softball field July 9. The IYAOYAS attempted a comeback in the bottom of the third inning, scoring five runs, b... More
Lance Cpl. Nathan Durazo and Lance Cpl. Seth Rickard,
Lance Cpl. Nathan Durazo and Lance Cpl. Seth Rickard, ordnance technicians with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, unload ordnance from an F/A-18D Hornet jet July 11. Maintenance crew worked hard t... More
Jessica E. Ossiander, a station library technician,
Jessica E. Ossiander, a station library technician, reads a book to children during Monday story time for the summer reading program at the station library here July 11. The summer reading program is focused on... More
Chickens lose their thunder 20-8 against Team Torii
Adam J. Sanders, Team Torii right fielder, swings at a pitch during Torii’s 20-8 win against the Thunder Chickens during the 2011 double-elimination intramural softball tournament championship game at the main ... More
Brig. Gen. William D. Beydler, 1st Marine Aircraft
Brig. Gen. William D. Beydler, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, waits in the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet while Marines of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 inspect the aircraft to ensur... More
U.S. Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters
U.S. Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron are served home-cooked meals during a unit function, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2011. H&HS Marines, spouses and the Fa... More
Navy Airman Jace Moyer, Strike Fighter Squadron 94
Navy Airman Jace Moyer, Strike Fighter Squadron 94 maintenance crewmember, checks components underneath a F/A-18C Hornet jet after VMFA-94's arrival to the air station July 14. VFA-94, also known as the Mighty ... More
Tene Castaneda, Gunners' forward, attempts to get past
Tene Castaneda, Gunners' forward, attempts to get past Wade J. Armstrong, MACS-4 defender, during a 2011 intramural soccer season game at Penny Lake fields here July 20. Castaneda scored the winning goal for th... More
Lance Cpl. Andrew P. Suarez, a Marine Air Control Squadron
Lance Cpl. Andrew P. Suarez, a Marine Air Control Squadron 4 Detachment Bravo air traffic controller, secures a light to a sandbag as part of training for the Marine Air traffic Control Mobile Team at the stati... More
Students advance skills through Summer Enrichment Program
C.J. Czepiel, Summer Enrichment Program participant, takes a bite of a corndog during the end of Summer Enrichment Program potluck at the Matthew C. Perry Elementary School gym here July 21. The program was a m... More
Students advance skills through Summer Enrichment Program
C.J. Czepiel, Summer Enrichment Program participant, takes a bite of a corndog during the end of Summer Enrichment Program potluck at the Matthew C. Perry Elementary School gym here July 21. The program was a m... More
Master Sgt. John B. Bass III retirement
U.S. Marine Master Sgt. John B. Bass III with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron stands at attention before the playing of the national anthem during his retirement ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakun... More
MWSS-171 trains to provide combat service support
Sgt. Adam Smith, Pfc. Tyler Teigen, and Lance Cpl. David Waldbillig, MWSS-171 combat technicians set up concertina wire around the perimeter of the simulated combat operations center at Penny Lake July 28. Comb... More
Roy L. Clayton Jr., Torii catcher, attempts to tag
Roy L. Clayton Jr., Torii catcher, attempts to tag Peter A. Lawson, Iwakuni extra hitter, as he slides home during the semi finals of the 2011 One-Pitch Softball Tournament here July 29. Iwakuni beat Torii duri... More
John R. Baltazar III, Marine Corps Community Services
John R. Baltazar III, Marine Corps Community Services youth sports coordinator, instructs Riana E. Coffman, 8, on proper form and technique during the bowling camp as part of the MCCS Command sports camp at the... More
Sgt. Matthew J. McMahon, the indoor small arms range
Sgt. Matthew J. McMahon, the indoor small arms range operatioins chief, and Lance Cpl. Ben F. Peterson, station ordnanceman, observe Lance Cpl. Josh P. Weekley, station ordnanceman, perform a weapons function c... More
Navy Airman Kari Stuessy, Strike Fighter Squadron 94
Navy Airman Kari Stuessy, Strike Fighter Squadron 94 fixed-wing aircraft safety equipment mechanic, performs a final check on a F/A-18C Hornet on the flightline here Aug. 11. The squadron ensures everything is ... More
Guitar musical notes play into lifelong journey
Photo courtesy of: Chief Warrant Officer 5 Vince C. Endresen
Seaman Albert Hernandez, a Robert M. Casey Medical
Seaman Albert Hernandez, a Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Health Clinic hospital corpsman, applies pressure to the stomach of Robert J. Adams, a mass casualty participant, during a mass casualty training ex... More
Masayoshi Tatsumi, Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau director
Masayoshi Tatsumi, Chugoku-Shikoku Defense Bureau director general (left), Col. Robert Ricci, 515 Air Mobility Operations Group commander and Col. James C. Stewart, station commanding officer, cut a ribbon at t... More
Station residents find new opportunities during information job fair
Guillaume Lamothe, Hiroshima tour guide, shows Alma Dickinson, Marine Corps Community Services health promotions director, a brochure of Hiroshima tourist attractions during an MCCS information fair at the Iwak... More
Gunnery Sgt. Julio C. Bernal, Marine Wing Support Squadron
Gunnery Sgt. Julio C. Bernal, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 administration chief, prepares to swim in response to a fitness question during the Aqua Fitness Challenge at the WaterWorks pool here Aug. 19. The... More
Gunnery Sgt. Shane S. Smoger, Aircraft Rescue and
Gunnery Sgt. Shane S. Smoger, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting section leader and event coordinator, watches as Sgt. Matthew L. Tinsley and Lance Cpl. Andrew R. Pepe, ARFF specialists, assist Paden White, 8, wi... More
Mighty Shrikes end exercise Habu Fire II
A Strike Fighter Squadron 94 F-18 Hornet prepares to take off to perform a red-air, blue-air exercise on the flightline during exercise Habu Fire II here Aug. 31. The red-air, blue-air exercises help pilots pre... More
Silver Eagles land in Iwakuni
Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 walk away from the aircraft after arriving at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Air Terminal here Sept. 1 as part of the Unit Deployment Program. The UDP is a ... More
MWSS-171 bids farewell to outgoing sergeant major
Sgt. Maj. Blake L. Smith, outgoing Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 sergeant major, renders a salute to Lt. Col. Michael C. Taylor, MWSS-171 commanding officer, as Sgt. Maj. Albert Diaz, oncoming MWSS-171 serge... More
A U.S. sailor guides a naval boat on to Target Island,
A U.S. sailor guides a naval boat on to Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 7, 2011. U.S. Marines trained hand-in-hand with EOD technicians on various explosive devices and hazardous ... More
Cpl. Jose Casal, consolidated automatic support system
Cpl. Jose Casal, consolidated automatic support system technician, and Lance Cpl. Brittany Daniels, administrative specialist, both with Marine Aircraft Logistics Squadron 12, hold the banner and lead approxima... More
U.S. Marines Col. James C. Stewart, Marine Corps Air
U.S. Marines Col. James C. Stewart, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni commanding officer, right, and MCAS Fire Chief Devin Johnston-Lee, left, talk as they walk leading the Freedom Walk, Marine Corps Air Station... More
Lance Cpls Annaliza Rodriguez and Sam B. Kellogg, Marine
Lance Cpls Annaliza Rodriguez and Sam B. Kellogg, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 individual Material Readiness List managers, look over Kellogg’s shot placement as Rodriguez covers the bullet holes durin... More
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 and Combat Logistics
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 and Combat Logistics Company 36 struggle against one another during an earth ball game at Penny Lake field here Sept 16, as they compete against other units for the 2011 Co... More
Japanese off-base residents have cameras at the ready
Japanese off-base residents have cameras at the ready as Shinmeiwa US-1As, also called Flying Boats, perform a flight demonstration during the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Iwakuni Air Base Festival here... More
Sean Bradford, 2, nibbles on a cookie he made with
Sean Bradford, 2, nibbles on a cookie he made with during the Boys and Girls Club Day for Kids 2011 at the Child Development Center here Sept. 21. The children at the CDC decorated and ate cookies with their parents.
Sgt. Andrea M. Olguin, a station combat camera photographer,
Sgt. Andrea M. Olguin, a station combat camera photographer, and Tony J. Lewis, a runner, take part in the 5K Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk/Run at the seawall Sept. 23. As of August 2011, there have bee... More
Rebekah Harwell, senior’s quarterback, gets tackled
Rebekah Harwell, senior’s quarterback, gets tackled by junior’s defense during the 2011 Matthew C. Perry Powder Puff junior/senior game at the M.C. Perry Soccer Fields here Oct. 6. The Powder Puff flag football... More
Kakuta Shotaro, 16, an experienced Special Olympian,
Kakuta Shotaro, 16, an experienced Special Olympian, kicks a soccer ball during a game at Penny Lake here Sunday. Shotaro didn’t score during the game, but he defended against many offensive plays. He participa... More
A performer smiles during the parade at the 55th annual
A performer smiles during the parade at the 55th annual Iwakuni Festival Sunday held in downtown Iwakuni. The parade occupied the road with approximately 700 performers under 14 groups from Iwakuni city hall, J... More
Former drill instructor Gunnery Sgt. Fabio Salas, stands
Former drill instructor Gunnery Sgt. Fabio Salas, stands in front of a formation of Jane Wayne Day participants, giving them a recruit indoctrination speech outside of the Sakura Theater during Jane Wayne Day O... More
Lance Cpl. Michael R. Penaranda, Marine Wing Support
Lance Cpl. Michael R. Penaranda, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 expeditionary airfield systems technician, jumps rope during the final event in the Commanders Cup’s Gladiator Challenge at Penny Lake here Oct. 21.
Sgt. Kyle C. Hill, Provost Marshal’s Office Special
Sgt. Kyle C. Hill, Provost Marshal’s Office Special Reaction Team leader, teaches a group of military policemen about basic close quarter tactics and how to put them into action during a training exercise here ... More
Lance Cpl. Dragos Carstea, a Marine All Weather Fighter
Lance Cpl. Dragos Carstea, a Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 flight equipment technician, dabs his face with M90 powder during a monitor and survey decontamination course at the chemical biologic... More
Nitrogen and oxygen give pilots safe training
Cpl. Jose L. Beas (left) and Lance Cpl. Joseph S. Charles, Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 12 cryogenic technicians, connect the hose of a pressurized nitrogen cart to the cart body at the flightline here Oct. 26.
Lance Cpl. Michael Young, Operations department and
Lance Cpl. Michael Young, Operations department and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting specialist, and Lance Cpl. Pham Nguyen, station Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 handler, compete in arm wrestling during the Hea... More
Cpl. Matthew L.E. Doyle, Marine Aviation Logistics
Cpl. Matthew L.E. Doyle, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 community relations coordinator, escorts Machiko Hamamoto, Honorary Marine recipient, during an award ceremony at the Strike Fighter Squadron 94 ha... More
Seaman Dylan L. Kennedy, a Branch Health Clinic Sasebo
Seaman Dylan L. Kennedy, a Branch Health Clinic Sasebo general corpsman, applies a stint to the the leg of of Lee. W. Lovorn, a Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic general corpsman, during the practical a... More
Devin J. Ward, Tail Hookers player, narrowly avoids
Devin J. Ward, Tail Hookers player, narrowly avoids a dodgeball during an intramural dodgeball double-elimination tournament game at the IronWorks sports courts Dec. 9. The Tail Hookers beat out IYAOYAS-A and I... More
A single hangar rests above recently reclaimed land
A single hangar rests above recently reclaimed land Dec. 12, 2011, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. In order to relocate the station’s runway a kilometer farther from Iwakuni City, the Iwakuni Ru... More
Lance Cpl. Michael A. Futia, a Marine Wing Support
Lance Cpl. Michael A. Futia, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 heavy equipment operator, guides a tractor rubber tired articulated steering multipurpose vehicle to lift supplies during flight line and harbor l... More
Comedian and entertainer Daniel Dugar entertains the
Comedian and entertainer Daniel Dugar entertains the crowd at the Iwakuni Ballroom here Jan. 12, 2012, during the “2012 Laugh Campaign.” Dugar opened for fellow comedian, D.L. Hughley. Both comedians brought th... More
Lance Cpl. Evan Broussard, a Marine All-Weather Fighter
Lance Cpl. Evan Broussard, a Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 airframe mechanic, works on an F/A-18 Hornet for the surge day at the air field here Jan. 12. Marines on the air field could be seen ... More
Photo of the Week - A man in a military uniform and a woman in a black...
D.L. Hughley, standup comedian and entertainer, shares in a laugh with Lance Cpl. Dragos O. Carstea, a Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 flight equipment technician, as Carstea describes some of th... More
Dr. Andre L. Boyer, University of Phoenix full time
Dr. Andre L. Boyer, University of Phoenix full time faculty, prays with other station residents who attended the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration tribute, which took place in the Club Iwakuni dining roo... More
Visitors walk across the Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni,
Visitors walk across the Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni, Jan. 14. The Kintai Bridge, Iwakuni’s most iconic symbol, gives all those willing to pay a small fee the chance to walk across its ancient design. The original... More
Byron D. Johnson, iHoops forward, attempts to get through
Byron D. Johnson, iHoops forward, attempts to get through 3 At Last’s defense during the championship game of a preseason intramural basketball tournament at the IronWorks Gym Sports Courts here January 16. The... More
Southside station gears up to get mess hall back
R.G. Robinson Mess Hall, seen here, is scheduled to reopen its doors, starting Feb. 1. The mess hall shut down for renovations Dec. 26, 2010, requiring patrons to attend the northside mess hall for evening meal... More
Teachers school students during annual basketball game
Layasha R. Anderson, seventh grade girls' center, fights for control of the ball with Breanna Lewis, eighth grade girls' forward, during the Matthew C. Perry High School seventh and eighth grade girls' game at ... More
Hiroko Yanai, 114-pound competitor and overall female
Hiroko Yanai, 114-pound competitor and overall female winner, prepares to bench press 94 pounds during the 2012 open bench press competition at the IronWorks Gym sports courts here Jan. 21. The bench press comp... More
A judge during the 2012 open bench press competition
A judge during the 2012 open bench press competition goes over the rules of the competition to ensure safety at the IronWorks Gym sports courts here Jan. 21. Many of the competitors also competed in the previou... More
A Marine All- Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F/A-18
A Marine All- Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F/A-18 Hornet aircraft is poised ready to carry out missions here Jan. 31 while the squadron is deployed to the Western Pacific region. The different exercises ... More
ASF helps keep station safe
Cpl. Erik D. Giron, a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron food service warehouse chief, explains to Lance Cpl. Paula Brantley, an H&HS food service specialist, how to properly manipulate an opponent’s wrist ... More
Tamotsu Tanimoto, a Custom Made bowler, sends his bowling
Tamotsu Tanimoto, a Custom Made bowler, sends his bowling ball down the lane at the Strike Zone during a Friday Night Friendship Bowling League here Jan. 27. The Friday Night Friendship Bowling League is a fami... More
MCCS Japanese youth cultural coordinator lives childhood dream
Nami Yamamoto, Marine Corps Community Services youth cultural coordinator, coordinates with Shinjo Kiniko, Iwakuni Junior College principal, during the Iwatan Oyako Festa Jan. 28. The Festa was one of many cult... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Bellan M. Rombawa, boatswain’s
Petty Officer 2nd Class Bellan M. Rombawa, boatswain’s mate, peers out of a high-powered telescope to overview the harbor near the airfield Feb. 1. The harbor must remain under constant supervision to ensure no... More
Marine Corps Community Services set up a small shopping
Marine Corps Community Services set up a small shopping center where Marines and sailors can buy necessities they require during Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. MCCS set up a full gym, internet cafe, PX and recreation centers.
Master Sgt. Shelly D. Bothwell Jr., Marine Aviation
Master Sgt. Shelly D. Bothwell Jr., Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 aviation supply department supply management division staff non-comissioned officer in charge, readies himself to deadlift 405 pounds at... More
Two station Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines
Two station Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines spray down an empty capsule with water after being covered with aqueous film-forming foam, during a fire training exercise conducted at the designated burn a... More
A Marine Attack Squadron 311 AV-8B Harrier sits in
A Marine Attack Squadron 311 AV-8B Harrier sits in the squadron hangar for routine maintenance here Feb. 7. Six AV-8B Harriers and approximately 150 VMA-311 Marines, flew into the Western Pacific as part of the... More
Corpsmen and nurses train to prepare for Exercise Active Shield
A dummy head shows the inner workings of the human spine and throat at the Advanced Cardiac Life Support course here Feb. 9, 2012. The doll is one of the many devices used by corpsmen and nurses as they train t... More
Ain’t no run far enough to keep me from getting to you
Station members begin the first Couples and Lonely Hearts Race hosted by the Iwakuni Roadrunners by beginning the first leg of the race at the start of the seawall behind the IronWorks Gym here Feb. 12. Club me... More
Yuko, a dog left behind by its owner, enjoys time outside
Yuko, a dog left behind by its owner, enjoys time outside of her cage at the veterinary clinic here Feb. 13. Inside the clinic there are so few cages that the pets left behind are only kept for 72 hours before ... More
A shack attack on your taste buds
Marines Participating in the Single Marine Program “Chicken Shack” trip look through the Sanzoku’s menu Feb. 14. SMP schedules restaurant trips such as this every month, as well as planning many other opportuni... More
Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Watson, a Headquarters and Headquarters
Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Watson, a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron military working dog handler, provokes Ronny, a military working dog, during a training exercise at the MWD obstacle course here Feb. 15. Ron... More
Seabees, MWSS-171 clear way to expand base
A CAT420EIT Loader backhoe loads debris into the bed of a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement vehicle on the north side of the station here Feb. 15 in preparation to reduce the space of a fence in preparation f... More
Participants in the Gokukan five kilometer fun run
Participants in the Gokukan five kilometer fun run begin their race on the seawall behind the IronWorks Gym here Feb. 17. Marines, Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force members and other station residents compet... More
A Japanese student plays a koto during the U.S.-Japan
A Japanese student plays a koto during the U.S.-Japan Friendship Concert Feb. 18 at Iwakuni Civic Hall. The Japanese students played songs such as ‘Somebody Somewhere,’ ‘National Emblem March’ and several others.
Cpl. Jose J. Briones, Marine Wing Support Squadron
Cpl. Jose J. Briones, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 combat engineer, peeks around a corner to check for enemy threats during a patrolling exercise here Feb. 18. MWSS-171 Marines and sailors practice patrolli... More
Mystery Challenge: Four teams enter, one team wins
Pfc. Dylan Hale, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron postal clerk, does pull-ups while competing in the Commander’s Cup Mystery Endruance Challenge in the IronWorks Gym sports court here Feb. 24. The mystery... More
Sgt. Maj. Gerard J. Calvin, Marine Aviation Logistics
Sgt. Maj. Gerard J. Calvin, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 sergeant major, bows his head during the benediction prayer at the Black History Month Culmination Luncheon in the Club Iwakuni dining room here... More
Silver Eagles surge over Iwakuni
Cpl. Clayton Kavanaugh, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 aircraft mechanic, signals the VMFA-115 F/A-18A flagship to fly another sortie during a surge day here Feb. 29. The surge proved VMFA-115 Silver Eagl... More
Guests of the Seabee bash plays the chipping game at
Guests of the Seabee bash plays the chipping game at the Club Iwakuni ballroom here March 2. The Seabees celebrated their 70th anniversary along with the Civil Engineer Corps, who celebrated their 140th anniversary.
American and Japanese runners sprint away from the
American and Japanese runners sprint away from the starting line during the 6th annual Kintai Road Race near the Kintai Bridge Sunday. More than 2,200 running enthusiasts, including more than 30 Marines, sailor... More
Picking up pieces; a year's work done, more to go
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteers mop and squeegee the Minato Shogakko (Elementary School) gym floor here March 5. The gym acted as a shelter for locals in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami ... More
Jennifer Zwierzynski, a Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
Jennifer Zwierzynski, a Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteer, uses a wheelbarrow to dump parts of the old walls of what used to be a local souvenir shop and restaurant into a pile at a dock in Ishinomaki,... More
Miguel Rivera, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteer,
Miguel Rivera, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni volunteer, rigs an old machine up so it can be lifted by a crane at the Funakoshi Harbor March 7, 2012. Volunteers spent their day salvaging equipment and metal f... More
Japanese Ground Self Defence Force Rangers discuss
Japanese Ground Self Defence Force Rangers discuss tactics before attempting a hostage rescue exercise during operation Active Shield here March 7. The Rangers repelled in from a chopper to the site of the host... More
Red wine pours into a patron’s glass during the Marine
Red wine pours into a patron’s glass during the Marine Corps Community Services 11th annual Wine Festival at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Club Iwakuni ballroom March 10. The festival featured more than ... More
Yuuki Nishimura, Otake Junior High School forward,
Yuuki Nishimura, Otake Junior High School forward, shoots a free throw during a U.S. – Japan youth basketball tournament at IronWorks Gym sports courts here Saturday. The children were able to experience differ... More
Staff Sgt. Xavier W. Wethington, Headquarters and
Staff Sgt. Xavier W. Wethington, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron local controller trainee, watches over controls and plans which aircraft will have priority to the runways from the air traffic control to... More
Red Devils bring heat to Iwakuni
Lance Cpl. Tanner W. Graves, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 fixed-wing aircraft mechanic, checks the inside of an F-18 cockpit here, April 2. Routine checks must be performed to make sure safeties are engag... More
SRT pushes candidates to physical, mental limits during indoc brief
Sgt. Kyle Hill, a Provost Marshal’s Office Special Reaction Team leader, displays the proper technique for peeking around a corner on a knee to Lance Cpl. Jordan Barcon and Pfc. Edward Dix at the Matthew C. Per... More
Janice Baughn, women’s self defense class student,
Janice Baughn, women’s self defense class student, performs an elbow strike on a pad as CWO2 Sergio Esquivel, women’s self defense instructor, watches to ensure proper technique and placement during a women’s s... More
Racers take off from the starting line after setting
Racers take off from the starting line after setting their watches to help pace themselves for the Kintai Marathon around Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni April 15, 2012. Racers began clumped together, but the ... More