Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni
Hometown: MCAS Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, JP
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Featured Video
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is sexual assault awareness month. It is a month dedicated to raising awareness of sexual assault in hopes to prevent future incidents. Service members aboard Marine Corps Airstation Iwakuni held a training in the Sakura theatre addressing the issue. Cpl. Haley Forret brings us the story. Includes sound bites from Kristen Pickering and Derante Parke, Presenters; Luke Lindsay, Participant.
Courtesy Video | MCAS-I | 04.18.2013
Recent Photos
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Sgt. Maj. Pritchard leaves VMFA(AW)-242 legacy in new handsSgt. Maj. Jason Simmons, Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 sergeant major, stands tall during the relief and appointment ceremony at the VMFA(AW)-242...
Photo by Lance Cpl. James Smith | MCAS-I | 05.13.2013
Rum and Vodka, a taste of what can happenBrendan Griffin performs a play for Marines and sailors at the Rum and Vodka interactive presentation at Sakura Theater at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, May 13,...
Photo by Pfc. David Walters | MCAS-I | 05.13.2013
Iwakuni sailors receive hands-on FROT trainingSailors from Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic learn how to process a patient for the final exercise of First Receiver Operations Training hosted by the...
Photo by Lance Cpl. James Smith | MCAS-I | 05.09.2013
Marines help improve Samurai GPACpl. Ronald Watts Jr., a station Provost Marshal’s Office special reaction team member and “Adopt-a-School” program volunteer, helps a Matthew C. Perry student...
Photo by Cpl. Kenneth Trotter | MCAS-I | 05.13.2013
Hikers, campers explore Seven FallsStation residents and locals set up tents during a camping trip to Mt. Jakuchi, also known as Seven Falls, April 27-28, 2013. Approximately 30 people participated in...
Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer | MCAS-I | 04.27.2013
Stars twinkle during Perry IdolMusashi Doreus, M.C. Perry Idol participant and second-place winner, performs on a set of Taiko drums during the 2013 M.C. Perry Idol at the Matthew C. Perry...
Photo by Cpl. Kenneth Trotter | MCAS-I | 04.27.2013
Recent Video
(30 votes; 3.44)
Sexual Assault Awareness MonthApril is sexual assault awareness month. It is a month dedicated to raising awareness of sexual assault in hopes to prevent future incidents. Service members aboard...
Courtesy Video | MCAS-I | 04.18.2013
MCAS Iwakuni Commanding Officer Makes Statement on...Colonel James C. Stewart, Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, offers remarks in regards to the cancelation of Friendship Day 2013. Japanese...
Video by Staff Sgt. Charles Poag and Maj. Neil Ruggiero | MCAS-I | 04.17.2013
U.S. Marine Gives Shout Out to Oklahoma ThunderA U.S. Marine, deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, gives shout out to Oklahoma Thunder. Service member is a member of VMAQ-4, from Cherry Point,...
Video by Staff Sgt. Charles Poag | MCAS-I | 03.16.2013
Marines, Sailors Begin Surge Exercise on TinianThe surge exercise began Dec. 11 on West Field here with Marines receiving and refueling six FA-18D Hornets and six U.S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk helicopters. The...
Video by Lance Cpl. Joseph Karwick | MCAS-I | 12.11.2012
Ospreys Make Historic Landing on TinianTwo MV-22B Ospreys landed on West Field here Dec. 10 during exercise Forager Fury 2012. These were the first Ospreys to land on Tinian which marks another milestone...
Video by Lance Cpl. Joseph Karwick | MCAS-I | 12.10.2012
Marines install arresting gear during Forager FuryExpeditionary Airfield Marines install an M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Arresting Gear System on Tinian’s West Field during Exercise Forager Fury 2012. The...
Video by Lance Cpl. Joseph Karwick | MCAS-I | 12.02.2012
Recent News Stories
(377 votes; 3.08)
Rum and Vodka, a taste of what can happenMarines and sailors grade E-5 and below assembled at the station Sakura Theater aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni for the Rum and Vodka interactive...
Story by Pfc. David Walters | MCAS-I | 05.13.2013
Sgt. Maj. Pritchard leaves VMFA(AW)-242 legacy in new handsMarines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 stood proud and tall as Sgt. Maj. Michael Pritchard relinquished his responsibilities as VMFA (AW)-242...
Story by Lance Cpl. James Smith | MCAS-I | 05.13.2013
Marines help improve Samurai GPAIt is sometimes said, “The children are our future,” and, as such, we should invest in their educational growth. Servicemembers are doing their part to help...
Story by Cpl. Kenneth Trotter | MCAS-I | 05.13.2013
Station recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
People from all walks of life contribute to the societies of the world, the states included. Whether white, black or Hispanic, the plethora of people who shape this...
Story by Cpl. Kenneth Trotter | MCAS-I | 05.13.2013
People from all walks of life contribute to the societies of the world, the states included. Whether white, black or Hispanic, the plethora of people who shape this...
Story by Cpl. Kenneth Trotter | MCAS-I | 05.13.2013
OPSEC teaches how to keep personal info personal
With today’s advanced technology, it’s no longer necessary for enemies of the United States to leave the comfort of their homes if they wish to attack Americans...
Story by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer | MCAS-I | 05.10.2013
With today’s advanced technology, it’s no longer necessary for enemies of the United States to leave the comfort of their homes if they wish to attack Americans...
Story by Lance Cpl. Benjamin Pryer | MCAS-I | 05.10.2013
Iwakuni sailors receive hands-on FROT training
Sailors from Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic took part in First Receiver Operations Training hosted by the Decontamination Education and Consulting on...
Story by Lance Cpl. James Smith | MCAS-I | 05.09.2013
Sailors from Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic took part in First Receiver Operations Training hosted by the Decontamination Education and Consulting on...
Story by Lance Cpl. James Smith | MCAS-I | 05.09.2013
Recent Audio
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Iwakuni Clean Up
Service Members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Single Marine Program occasionally go out unaccompanied into the Iwakuni community just to lend a hand. This...
Courtesy Audio | MCAS-I | 10.19.2012
Service Members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Single Marine Program occasionally go out unaccompanied into the Iwakuni community just to lend a hand. This...
Courtesy Audio | MCAS-I | 10.19.2012
Spook House
Volunteers from Air Station Iwakuni help decorate MC Perry Elementary School's gym and walkways with all manors of Halloween spirit.
Courtesy Audio | MCAS-I | 10.24.2012
Volunteers from Air Station Iwakuni help decorate MC Perry Elementary School's gym and walkways with all manors of Halloween spirit.
Courtesy Audio | MCAS-I | 10.24.2012
Iwakuni Homecoming
The MC Perry Football Team is bringing the community together on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Soundbites from Frank Macias, Carina Castro. Produced by...
Courtesy Audio | MCAS-I | 09.27.2012
The MC Perry Football Team is bringing the community together on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Soundbites from Frank Macias, Carina Castro. Produced by...
Courtesy Audio | MCAS-I | 09.27.2012
Food Inspectors Keep Residents Safe
Recent events in northern Japan have raised concerns about food safety aboard the air station. Cpl. Bradley Hanson talked with the station food inspectors to clear up...
Courtesy Audio | MCAS-I | 04.05.2011
Recent events in northern Japan have raised concerns about food safety aboard the air station. Cpl. Bradley Hanson talked with the station food inspectors to clear up...
Courtesy Audio | MCAS-I | 04.05.2011
Recent Publications
VMFA-122 arrives in Iwakuni, Station stresses importance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Commander's Cup continues with basketball tournement, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosts its semi-annual bazaar
MALS-12 contributes to friendship, MAG-12 continues to train with foreign allies
Exercise Active Shield 2013, Marine Corps Community Services hosts annual wine festival
