MCAS Iwakuni, Japan

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For Marines and family members whose PDS is MCAS Iwakuni, Japan on the OpSEC compliant MarineParents.com, Inc. Marine Family Network Community.

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Son will arrive late Friday night to Iwakuni

Started by Mani. Last reply by 1~VPMofM (Valerie) May 15. 1 Reply 0 Likes

What Should I Expect Once my Son is in Iwakuni?

Started by knitter. Last reply by 1~ksMarinemom (Kerin) Dec 2, 2012. 21 Replies 1 Like

Camp Fuji training

Started by stephers3008(Steph). Last reply by 112 21st, Wyandotte, MI Sep 8, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Change in orders, Son now going to Iwakuni

Started by stephers3008(Steph). Last reply by 1~sdstatemom (Denise) Apr 22, 2012. 36 Replies 0 Likes

Holidays

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Comment by Betz on June 5, 2013 at 11:33am: Someone sent me an e-mail to let me know that they have a son at Iwakuni who is a MP. Could that person e-mail me again? I would love to chat with you

Comment by chief11 on May 26, 2013 at 9:59am: Does a Marine need a passport when granted personal leave or will his military ID work? If a passport is needed, where does he apply and how long does it take?

Comment by Betz on May 23, 2013 at 10:00am: I'm just curious of any of the parents on this comment wall have a MP stationed at Iwakuni. My son has only been there for a month now. I'm anxious to hear from anyone who can share what it's been like for their MP.

Comment by 1~VPMofM (Valerie) on April 19, 2013 at 2:02am: Technically, a deployment is any temporary movement away from a PDS. So, if your Marine's PDS is in Okinawa, he/she is not "deployed."

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Comment by Rosa on April 18, 2013 at 5:04pm: I have a question on deployment. If a marine is at a PDS is that considered deployment? What is considered being deployed. Wondering? Thank you

Comment by ankirk on April 18, 2013 at 10:52am: My son has also been in Iwakuni for about 7 months and seems to be good. The facetime app on iphone has been how we mostly communicate.

Comment by Rosa on April 17, 2013 at 2:44pm: Hi Betz, I read your comment, I know exactly how you are feeling. It was hard for me to say goodbye too. My son has been over there since Oct 2013. He likes it , no complaints. Just heard from him today, says he's in Okinawa at the range. His PDS is Iwakuni. It will be ok Betz. Hang in there!

Comment by knitter on April 17, 2013 at 9:19am: Betz my son has been there since 3-12 he is enjoying it - after 1 yr he is able to get a drivers license since he bought himself a motorcycle there. He did alot of snowbding this past winter. I know it's hard but think of the opportunitys this gives him. We r here for you too. The guys will help him too when he arrives, phone stuff.. Take care.

Comment by Betz on April 17, 2013 at 9:06am: Today my son is leaving for Iwakuni. It's been so great to have him home and yet, I know he is ready to get on with things. He's excited about being stationed at iwakuni for the next 24 months. I'm happy for him but saying goodbye at the airport is going to be tough.    I remember being 19, ready for a new life on my own, and wanting to try new things. I just didn't do it sooooooooooo far away.

Yet, my husband and I are planning to go over in a year and tour around with my son.    But right now, I just don't want to let go of that last bit of apron string. This mama bird is not ready for the baby bird to take flight. I know it's a natural progression, I just wish I wasn't taking it so hard.

As all of you, I am so proud to have a child that is a Marine. I feel very fortunate that he is part of such a great group. Thank goodness for the MFN. I think I will be on this site a lot just to hear what's going on and to vent.               Anyone with a son/dtr new to Iwakuni?

Comment by atcmarinemom (Laura) on March 25, 2013 at 11:55pm: Hi Betz,

My son has been in Japan for 21 months...his PDS is Iwakuni, but he was also in Okinawa for about 8 months. He will be heading back stateside in a few months. 'Kuni is a good duty station...your son will surely find much to enjoy. My son has also had lots of fun this winter with snowboarding. Recently he and the guys on his work crew hiked in one of the local recreation areas. There's lots to see and do...they just need to take advantage of it. We keep in touch with Facebook mostly. Sometimes he calls on his iPhone, using Skype's phone service. You'll be amazed how quickly the time goes by. It's always difficult to see them leave, but believe me...your son will be back before you know it! Hang in there!!