US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) William L. Nyland (center, holdin...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Anthony J. Adamson, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Davis, a Marine All Weather Fighter
Lance Cpl. Matthew A. Davis, a Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 ordnance technician, guides the forks of the munitions laoder into muinitions handling unit for a guided bomb unit 32 joint direct a... More
Cpl. Joseph S. Lorenzen, a Marine All-Weather Fighter
Cpl. Joseph S. Lorenzen, a Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 F/A-18D Hornet airframes mechanic, and Sgt. Frank Gottardo, VMFA(AW)-225 F/A-18D Hornet airframes collateral duty quality assurance repr... More
Sheila Zeda, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society volunteer,
Sheila Zeda, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society volunteer, presents a seminar on budgeting for a baby at the Baby Expo, which took place inside Capodanno Hall here, Jan. 26, 2013. This event took a year to put to... More
Kali Martinez, station resident, paints model figurines
Kali Martinez, station resident, paints model figurines that make up her Horde army at the Iwakuni Community Gaming Club held at Yuri Tower here, March 2, 2013. The gaming club meets every other Saturday at the... More
Lt. Col. Bruce D. Gordon, left, prepares to receive
Lt. Col. Bruce D. Gordon, left, prepares to receive the unit colors to pass to Lt. Col. Shawn M. Basco during the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 change of command aboard Marine Corps Air Station... More
Retired Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Elder Hal
Retired Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Elder Hal Pierce, a service missionary with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dressed as Santa, greets a resident of Nadamien Nursing Home in Iwakuni C... More
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members
U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members executed exercise Active Shield at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 9, 2016. Active Shield is an annual exercise designed to test the abilit... More
A Japanese guest photographs a static display aircraft
A Japanese guest photographs a static display aircraft during the 42nd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2018. Since 1973, MCAS I... More
Capt. Clayton D. Gard III, Marine All-Weather Fighter
Capt. Clayton D. Gard III, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 pilot, walks around a F/A-18D Hornet jet on the flightline here June 6 during final checks. Pilots spent the day flying to familiarize t... More
Jordan E. Payne, a mass casualty participant, sits
Jordan E. Payne, a mass casualty participant, sits with a severe head injury prosthetic on his head as Petty Office 1st Class Katie A. Zirkle, a Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic emergency medical techn... More
Lance Cpl. Tyler D. Teigen, a Marine Wing Support Squadron
Lance Cpl. Tyler D. Teigen, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 combat engineer, releases straps for supplies during flight line and harbor loading and unloading exercises here Monday. This is the first time MWS... More
Lt. Col. William L. Dupue Jr., Marine Medium Helicopter
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Guests dance the night away at the conclusion of the
Guests dance the night away at the conclusion of the 237th Navy Ball at the Club Iwakuni Ballroom here Oct. 12, 2012. The guest speaker for the evening was Navy Capt. Moise Willis, Robert M. Casey Medical and D... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Moise Willis stands proudly
Petty Officer 1st Class Moise Willis stands proudly by the American Flag posted outside of USS Enterprise at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1986. This was Willis' second assignment in his enlisted career. He was attache... More
An AV-8B Harrier II aircraft from Marine Attack Squadron
An AV-8B Harrier II aircraft from Marine Attack Squadron 513 prepares to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, May 24, 2013. VMA-513 conducted their last fli... More
An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron
An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, lands at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 18, 2017. VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni, from MCAS... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS)
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 prepare a convoy during exercise Kamoshika Wrath 17-1 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 22, 2017. The Marines worked through inclement we... More
U.S. Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office and
U.S. Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office and Japanese sentries conduct random car searches during anti-terrorism training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 27, 2017. The Marines and Japane... More
Japanese locals tour the Zero Hangar during the 41st
Japanese locals tour the Zero Hangar during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a ... More
A collection of model aircraft on display in the commissary
A collection of model aircraft on display in the commissary at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 25, 2017. The models were donated by Daijiro Tabata, a merchandiser at Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Th... More
Marshall China, a sophomore at Matthew C. Perry High
Marshall China, a sophomore at Matthew C. Perry High School, studies class notes at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 21, 2018. China believes focusing on school work is just as important as practic... More
A Japanese local helps Genevieve Copeland, a Marine
A Japanese local helps Genevieve Copeland, a Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni resident, get dressed in a summertime Kimono, called a Yukata, during the Bon Odori festival at the Kinjuen nursing home in Iwakuni ... More
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA(AW)-242) perform a drill movement during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 6, 2019. U.S. Marine Corps Lt. ... More
Chad A. Welsh, ATC left fielder, prepares to strike
Chad A. Welsh, ATC left fielder, prepares to strike the ball against the Devil Donkeys during an intramural softball game at the main softball field here June 2. ATC overwhelmed the Devil Donkeys 13-2. ATC capi... More
Lance Cpl. Joseph Alvarez, an Aircraft Rescue Fire
Lance Cpl. Joseph Alvarez, an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, explains his daily tasks and job requirements while touring the ARFF fire house aboard Marine Corps Air St... More
President Barack Obama addresses service members and
President Barack Obama addresses service members and their families at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 27, 2016. Obama is scheduled to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and will be the highes... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Karl T. Schmidt, outgoing
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Karl T. Schmidt, outgoing Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron commanding officer, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Ja... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet from Misawa Air Base,
A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet from Misawa Air Base, Japan, taxis to the hot refueling pits at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni on July 12, 2016. Multiple F-16’s arrived at MCAS Iwakuni to refuel while in tr... More
Chief Warrant Officer Derek McCarthy, fire and emergency
Chief Warrant Officer Derek McCarthy, fire and emergency services officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, gives a speech during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Matth... More
Japanese locals view various U.S. and Japanese static
Japanese locals view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Di... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Randy Chan, a combat engineer
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Randy Chan, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, conducts an urban breach with an M1014 shotgun during a shotgun breaching range at Marine Corps Air Stati... More
Andrew Urrette, a running back with the Kinnick High
Andrew Urrette, a running back with the Kinnick High School “Red Devils” football team, runs the ball against the Matthew C. Perry “Samurai” during a football game at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Se... More
Spectators watch an event during the 42nd Japan Maritime
Spectators watch an event during the 42nd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2018.Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day a... More
Combat Logistics Squadron 36 (CLC-36) GySgt. Antony
Combat Logistics Squadron 36 (CLC-36) GySgt. Antony Simmons directs traffic away from where Marines are working on a humvee that broke down on its way to Camp Fuji from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, ... More
Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Headquarters
Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Headquarters department field meet participants pull during a bout of tug-of-war at Penny Lake fields here Aug. 1, 2012. H&HS HQ, Provost Marshal's Office, Station Operat... More
Lance Cpl. James Self, an aircraft recovery crew member
Lance Cpl. James Self, an aircraft recovery crew member with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, climbs a rope at the obstacle course during the Ironman Competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, ... More
The Green Cove transport ship docks at Marine Corps
The Green Cove transport ship docks at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 16, 2016. The Green Cove delivered six aircraft including UH-1Y Venoms, MV-22B Ospreys and a CH-53E Super Stallion to MCAS I... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Allison Jenkins, firefighter
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Allison Jenkins, firefighter specialist with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, watches U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Johnson, firefighter specialist with ARFF, while he ensures... More
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft with Carrier Airborne
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft with Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 return to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. VAW-125 deployed aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) for ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark Palmer, commanding officer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Mark Palmer, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, gives a speech during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 22, 2017. The ceremony celebrated the... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher J. Garza, former
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher J. Garza, former sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, prepares to be awarded by Brig. Gen. Paul Rock Jr., commanding general of Marine Corps Install... More
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12 conduct a Marine Corps birthday run at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 5, 2018. MAG-12 held the run to develop cameraderie, esprit de c... More
Dresses on display during Operation That's My Dress
Dresses on display during Operation That's My Dress at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 30, 2019. The event was held by the United Service Organization Iwakuni so that teens could pick out an Amer... More
Japanese guests view various U.S. and Japanese static
Japanese guests view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Si... More
U.S. Sailors participate in a pinning ceremony for
U.S. Sailors participate in a pinning ceremony for the latest Chief Petty Officer selectees at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan Sept. 12, 2019. A Chief Petty Officer acts as the bridge between the comman... More
The newly-constructed Marine Aircraft Group 12/Marine
The newly-constructed Marine Aircraft Group 12/Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 compound, which was built upon reclaimed land, became operational after a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 27, 2014. Brig. Gen. ... More
U.S. military service members and civilian personnel
U.S. military service members and civilian personnel attend the United Service Organization (USO) grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 31, 2017. The USO pro... More
Japanese guests view various U.S. and Japanese static
Japanese guests view various U.S. and Japanese static display aircraft during the 42nd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2018. Si... More
Japan Ground Self Defense Force Col. Makoto Nakagawa,
Japan Ground Self Defense Force Col. Makoto Nakagawa, camp commander of Camp Nihonbara, conducts a bilateral exchange with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Ju... More
U.S. service members, master labor contractors, individual
U.S. service members, master labor contractors, individual hire agreement employees and department of defense civilians attended a town hall meeting hosted by Col. Richard F. Fuerst, the commanding officer of M... More
Members from Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS)
Members from Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Semper Fit prepare to host a High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 30, 2020. During the co... More
U.S. Navy Sailors attached to Aircraft Intermediate
U.S. Navy Sailors attached to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Detachment (AIMD) preform a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 23, 2016. Cmdr. Clayton Massey passed on ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mitchell T. Maury, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mitchell T. Maury, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station I... More
Marine Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, commanding general
Marine Maj. Gen. Peter J. Talleri, commanding general of Marine Corps Base Butler, speaks with a postal Marine at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni (MCAS Iwakuni), Japan, August 24, 2012. Talleri visited MCAS Iw... More
Instructors from the Japanese Joint Staff College visit
Instructors from the Japanese Joint Staff College visit Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 9, 2016. The JSC instructors visited Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron VMFA(AW)-242 and learned abou... More
U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack
U.S. Marines with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 participate in Exercise Keen Sword 2021 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 2, 2020. Keen Sword is a joint, bilateral training exerc... More
Marine Corps aircrews begin conducting MV-22 aircraft
Marine Corps aircrews begin conducting MV-22 aircraft functional check flights and pilot proficiency flights aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 21, 2012. These flights, which will occur over ... More
A member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute
A member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team egresses from the sky during the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2016 Air Show, May 5, 2016. This is the first time the Golden Knights ha... More
Japanese locals watch as Yoshihide Muroya performs
Japanese locals watch as Yoshihide Muroya performs ariel stunts during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 197... More
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer’s with the 37th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer’s with the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, 28th Bomb Wing, and a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 sit on the flight line at Marine Corps ... More
U.S. Navy Sailors with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures
U.S. Navy Sailors with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 12, HM-14 and HM-15 assist U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 22nd Airlift Squadron in loading a retired Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force MH-53E... More
Mrs. Kimberly Shipley, wife of former Marine Aircraft
Mrs. Kimberly Shipley, wife of former Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12 commanding officer, reacts to receiving flowers during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 23, 2017... More
Children from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and
Children from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and local Japanese towns participate in a cultural class at the School Age Care Center on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Aug 20, 2019. This event brought students from Shuna... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Donald Shrewsbury, a KC-130J
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Donald Shrewsbury, a KC-130J pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, speaks to local Japanese media during a media event at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Jap... More
A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye with Carrier Airborne
A U.S. Navy E-2D Advanced Hawkeye with Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, lands at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 2, 2017. VAW-125 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni, from Naval Station Norf... More
U.S. service members, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
U.S. service members, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force members and Japanese residents, cut a ribbon at the Robert M. Casey Naval Family Branch Clinic Iwakuni as part of the building’s grand opening at Marine C... More
A Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni resident holds a
A Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni resident holds a lotus root during a cultural lotus root trip hosted by the Cultural Adaptation Program (CAP) in Iwakuni City, Japan, Feb. 5, 2019. Station residents took a tr... More
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, meets and speaks with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines during a Pacific Command site visit at Marine Corps Air Station ... More
V-22 Ospreys bound for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
V-22 Ospreys bound for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) units arrive in Japan at Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, May 8, 2020. The V-22 off-load marked the first time JGSDF V-22s arrived on Japanese so... More
Japan Martime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) personnel
Japan Martime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) personnel conduct water survival training with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13, 2017. JMSDF practic... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Douglas S. DeWolfe, Marine Aircraft
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Douglas S. DeWolfe, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12 commanding officer, addresses the audience during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 20, 2019... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Davis, left, and
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Davis, left, and Lance Cpl. Zachary Ballesteros, both with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, hold planks during a squadron physical training event at Marine Corps Air S... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron Brown, left, a chemical,
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron Brown, left, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense specialist with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, and Staff Sgt. Javier Flores, an explosive ordnance disp... More
A young boy waits patiently for the Headquarters and
A young boy waits patiently for the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) change of command ceremony to conclude at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 12, 2012. The ceremony marked transfer ... More
Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) departs Marine
Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) departs Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 27, 2016. Obama visited MCAS Iwakuni and spoke with service members and their families after the Ise-Shima Group of Se... More
A Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts
A Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts flight demonstrations during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day Air Show at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May ... More
U.S. Sailors participate in a pinning ceremony for
U.S. Sailors participate in a pinning ceremony for the latest Chief Petty Officer selectees at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan Sept. 12, 2019. A Chief Petty Officer acts as the bridge between the comman... More
Yoshihide Muroya takes off as he races a Ferrari down
Yoshihide Muroya takes off as he races a Ferrari down the taxi way during the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2016 Air Show, May 5, 2016. As the first Asian pilot in the Red Bull Air Race World ... More
Marine Corps aircrews conducting MV-22 aircraft functional
Marine Corps aircrews conducting MV-22 aircraft functional check flights and pilot proficiency flights aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Japan, Sept. 24, 2012. These flights, which will occur over the nex... More
Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan,
Ambassador William Hagerty, U.S. ambassador to Japan, speaks to members of the press at Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Ambassador Hagerty toured Kizuna Stadium during his first official Marine Corps Air St... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, shovels mud and debris during a volunteer event at Shimo-nakazone, Shuto in Iwkauni City, Japan, July 14, 2018. ... More
Yoshihide Muroya performs aerial maneuvers during the
Yoshihide Muroya performs aerial maneuvers during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has h... More
The U.S. Army Golden Knights execute a flag jump during
The U.S. Army Golden Knights execute a flag jump during the 42nd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2018. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni... More
Yoshihide Muroya, an aerobatic pilot, takes off during
Yoshihide Muroya, an aerobatic pilot, takes off during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni ... More
Japanese guests view various U.S. and Japanese aircraft
Japanese guests view various U.S. and Japanese aircraft during the 42nd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2018. Since 1973, MCAS ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Larry Byrd, a bulk fuel
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Larry Byrd, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171 carries a hose after refueling a U.S. Air Force F-16D Fighting Falcon aircraft with the 13th Fighter ... More
Evolve Aerosports descends after executing a Squirrel-Suit
Evolve Aerosports descends after executing a Squirrel-Suit jump during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2017. Since 197... More
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, breaks away prior to conducting a vertical landing at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 3, 2017. VMFA-121 is pe... More
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hosted the
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hosted the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day, May 5, 2017. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster ... More
A Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot smiles
A Pacific Air Forces F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot smiles for a photo during the 43rd Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2019. Since ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Russell A. Sanborn, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), addresses the audience during the welcoming ceremony of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 at Marine ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Gary Thomason, executive
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Gary Thomason, executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, addresses guests during a Length of Service Ceremony at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 25, 2016. The ceremony is held ... More
US Marine Corps (USMC) General (GEN) William L. Nyland (left), Assista...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Air Station,Iwakuni Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Anthony J. Adamson, USMC Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More
Semper Fit teaches service members more efficient physical training
Sgt. Seth A. Hershberger, a Semper Fit Combat Fitness course participant, tosses a medicine ball back and forth to Cpl. Aaron L. Trussler as part of a coordination drill during the Semper Fit Combat Fitness cou... More
Seaman Aaron Chrostowski (left) and Petty Officer Third
Seaman Aaron Chrostowski (left) and Petty Officer Third Class Andrew Barr, Robert M. Casey Branch Health Clinic corpsmen, stand solemnly behind an empty chair during the Corpsman Ball in the Club Iwakuni Ballro... More
Sailors and Marines interact with local children at
Sailors and Marines interact with local children at Kuroiso Hoikuen, a local kindergarten, during a community relations activity, June 28, 2012 .The community relations activities are designed to foster a posit... More
Single Marine Program cleanup event participants take
Single Marine Program cleanup event participants take photos and pick up trash while walking through one of the trails at Futashika Umezu Falls and park, May 17, 2013. Volunteers split into several groups in or... More
Marines listen as Warrant Officer Gregory Hill, Headquarters
Marines listen as Warrant Officer Gregory Hill, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marine Corps Exchange officer, explains a class on large medal mounting in the Marine Lounge aboard Marine Corps Air Statio... More
Dr. Suzanne Landrum, the Matthew C. Perry Elementary
Dr. Suzanne Landrum, the Matthew C. Perry Elementary School principal, welcomes students to the first day of school and addresses them on this year’s expectations, August 25, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Stati... More