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'U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225 participated in exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 1 - 11, 2016. Cope West 17 is a fighter-focused exercise lead by Pacific Air Forces and executed by the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)'
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In case you missed it, here are some photos from the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony!

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U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225 participated in exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 1 - 11, 2016. Cope West 17 is a fighter-focused exercise lead by Pacific Air Forces and executed by the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)

'U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225 participated in exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 1 - 11, 2016. Cope West 17 is a fighter-focused exercise lead by Pacific Air Forces and executed by the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)'
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Building bonds between pilots.

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Don't forget to make it out to the tree lighting tonight!

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Iwakuni Base Chapel
November 15 at 10:45pm

Station Chapel Holiday Services Schedule!

Remembering the samurai. Oyakata-sama!

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Marines commemorate historic Japanese samurai
“Oyakata-sama!” Warrior voices thundered over the crowd to encourage their lord on to combat, to never give in and to battle for true faith. “Ei, ei, oooooooh!” Samurai responded to the order of
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Don't be alarmed if you see or smell smoke!

ARFF has rescheduled their live training fires today to take place from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

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Attention all E-5's and below!

PMO is conducting liberty card checks and all E-5 and below who do not have their liberty card will be held at the gate and handed over to their chain of command.

For more information, contact PMO Operation at DSN: 253-5041 and see the graphic below:

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Breaking barriers, one word at a time.

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Overcoming differences, growing relationships
“Good morning” and “ohayo gozaimasu” are two different ways to communicate the same thing.
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Iwakuni Residents, do not be alarmed if you see or smell smoke!

ARFF will be conducting live fire training tomorrow from 8 to 11 a.m.

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Problems with your runway? We got it covered!

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Sentinels practice restoring runway
U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 conducted base recovery after attack response training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 15-18, 2016.
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Vigilant Ace 2017 kicks off!

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Ready Group takes part in Vigilant Ace 17-1
Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 and other elements of Marine Aircraft Group 12 from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, arrived at Osan Air Force
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F-35B's are changing the way we fight.
This week, the USS America (LHA 6) hosted the largest number of F-35 Lightning II's ever, showcasing the capabilities of a heavy strike force from the sea.

And that's all folks!

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Pacific Air Forces, US Marine Corps conclude exercise Cope West 17
U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 conclude exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, on Nov. 11, 2016.
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Marines, sailors foster relations with Indonesian students!

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Marines, Sailors build bonds with Indonesian students
U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 visited Sekolah Menengah Eben Haezar Manado High School in Manado, Indonesia, Nov. 9, 2016.
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