Story by Sgt. Randall Whiteman | Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni | 04.07.2025
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan – On April 3, 2025, U.S. Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni joined local residents in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, to mark the 80th anniversary of a tragic World War II aircraft crash. Together, they honored a moment in history that has since become a powerful symbol of reconciliation and shared humanity....
Story by Dustin Perry | U.S. Army Garrison - Japan | 03.02.2022
Considering the mere 2.9 acres of land it takes up, nestled in a small inlet in Hiroshima Prefecture between a boat-building company and a Japanese submarine base, one might mistakenly think there isn’t much to Kure Pier 6. But a closer look at the Army installation reveals a large and diverse workforce of Soldiers, civilians and local-national employees carrying out a critical,......
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Charlotte Oliver | USS Frank Cable (AS 40) | 11.27.2021
The Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) departed Kure, Japan, Nov. 27.
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Charlotte Oliver | USS Frank Cable (AS 40) | 11.23.2021
The Emory S. Land-class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived in Kure, Japan, Nov. 23.
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Jason J Behnke | USS Emory S. Land (AS-39) | 01.22.2020
The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) arrived in Kure, Japan, Jan. 22 for a port visit.
Courtesy Story | Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni | 05.03.2017
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni personnel provided noncombatant evacuation operations training for dependents, Department of Defense civilians and service members at 10th Regional Support Group Ammunition Depot in Kure City, Japan, May 3, 2017....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Howard Reed | 10th Regional Support Group | 01.23.2013
AKIZUKI PIER 6, Kure, Japan – The 83rd Ordnance Battalion hosted approximately 50 Japanese military, government and municipal community leaders for a New Year’s Reception at the Harbor Club on Jan. 16th....
Story by Lance Cpl. Scott Whiting | Marine Corps Installations East | 06.21.2012
The stage was set. The sun was shining and there were no clouds in sight. Fishing poles hung off both sides of the pier with the hopes of catching a plethora of fish during the free tournament....
