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Exploring the beauty, wonders outside MCAS Iwakuni gates

Looking down at the river and mountains from the observation room atop Iwakuni Castle, I could easily imagine why a feudal-time lord built his castle here.
Photo by Hiroaki Kaneko, Japan Travel
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Head to Iwakuni's Kintai-kyo, the bridge with five magnificent arches

The year was 1600 and the people of Iwakuni had a problem. Namely, the fierce and unpredictable Nishiki River was difficult and dangerous to cross.
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Exploring Hiraodai Countryside Park

When I was planning my visit to the Wisteria Garden in Kitakyushu this year, I decided to do some research to see what else was in the area.
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer with the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, 28th Bomb Wing, taxis the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 16, 2020. The Squadron is part of the Bomber Task Force that supports Pacific Air Force’s strategic deterrence mission and its commitment to the security and stability to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)
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JASDF integration mission, first-ever landing at Iwakuni part of last B-1 BTF

Two B-1B Lancers took off from Andersen AFB, to conduct a Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission in the Indo-Pacific command theater, Dec. 16, 2020, integrating with Japanese fighters and making history landing at Iwakuni.
3D MEB Marines deployed on KC-130 aircraft from Okinawa to mainland Japan to rehearse distributed operations as part of 3D MEB’s mission to be able to rapidly conduct expeditionary advanced base operations on Jan. 31, 2021. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Maj. Caleb Eames)
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Command and Control from a Distance: 3D MEB deploys to conduct distributed operations

U.S. Marines and sailors with 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in order to rehearse distributed operations capabilities beginning Jan. 21, 2021.
Photo by Takahiro Takiguchi
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VIDEO| Exploring the beauty of Iwakuni, Japan

Iwakuni, home to the U.S. Marine Corps base, is a small castle city with a population of 130,000. The city is known for scenic Kintaikyo Bridge and majestic Iwakuni Castle located on the top of a mountain. World Heritage sites, Hiroshima and Miyajima are only within an-hour drive from the base, as well.
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Second F-35B Squadron Officially Established In Indo-Pacific Region With The Redesignation Of VMFA-242

On October 16, 2020 Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12 redesignated Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242 as part of the Marine Corps’ ongoing transition process from legacy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft to the newer 5th generation F-35B Lighting II.
Photos by Linda Cordes
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Fall foliage fun near Iwakuni

It’s almost that time of the year again. That time when sweaters and boots are being pulled out and soup recipes are being researched.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune
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MCAS Iwakuni's Staff Sgt. York recieves a letter of appreciation from the city

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Edward York II, an expeditionary firefighter and rescue specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, is presented with a letter of appreciation from the Iwakuni Regional Firefighting Organization in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 9, 2020.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Akeel Austin
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Iwakuni City Mayor Fukuda tours MCAS Iwakuni

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance Lewis, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni commanding officer, and Iwakuni City Mayor Yoshihiko Fukuda tour MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 14, 2020.