Story by Sgt. Isaac Orozco | Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni | 06.05.2025
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan – Ombudsman are often described as vital, and essential, serving as the bridge between service members and their families. Working quietly behind the scenes, they provide clarity when communication falters - especially during deployments or times of crisis. For Katie Mintz, a Washington native and ombudsman for Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102,......
Story by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens | 432nd Wing | 04.09.2018
The men and women who execute the Remotely Piloted Aircraft mission at Creech were presented with the April Las Vegas Citizen of the Month award April 4, 2018 at the Las Vegas City Hall. “On behalf of Ward 6 and the city of Las Vegas, I want to thank the men and women of Creech Air Force Base for what they do – thank you,” said Las Vegas city councilwoman Michele Fiore....
Story by Airman 1st Class Nick Emerick | 18th Wing | 02.17.2017
Senior Airman Nick Emerick KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 44th Fighter Squadron on Kadena Air Base, Japan, hosted training as part of a multi-branch exercise with U.S. Navy pilots and maintainers from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. The exercise took place Feb. 13 – 17, and allowed members from both services to learn about the different types of operations conducted by each......
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Drew Verbis | Navy Public Affairs Support Element West | 04.25.2014
The 75th secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), Ray Mabus, conducted the oath of enlistment to five Sailors during a special re-enlistment ceremony at a Major League Baseball game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Philadelphia Phillies at Chase Field April 25. Following the re-enlistment, Mabus threw out the first ceremonial pitch to start the game....
Courtesy Story | 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade | 11.11.2013
Special occasions arise all the time that bring groups together in unity. It does not necessarily need to be a holiday in order to celebrate or remember, but perhaps just a simple visit with those we care about...
Story by Lance Cpl. Samuel A. Nasso | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing | 01.31.2010
A revolution has been occurring, as Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 "Diamondbacks", Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, have tirelessly made significant changes to the airfield here....
