VIDEOS

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Chief Petty Officer Watabe Daizo, the senior enlisted leader with Air Rescue Squadron (ARS) 71, Fleet Air Wing 31, speaks after ARS-71’s 50th anniversary ceremony, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 17, 2026.  ARS-71 held the ceremony to celebrate their 50th anniversary and to recognize the achievements of the squadron. Distinguished visitors were members from the Iwakuni District JMSDF Supporter’s Association, and Koike Maika, who created the 50th anniversary squadron logo. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Chief Petty Officer Watabe Daizo, the senior enlisted leader with Air Rescue Squadron (ARS) 71, Fleet Air Wing 31, speaks after ARS-71’s 50th anniversary ceremony, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 17, 2026.  ARS-71 held the ceremony to celebrate their 50th anniversary and to recognize the achievements of the squadron. Distinguished visitors were members from the Iwakuni District JMSDF Supporter’s Association, and Koike Maika, who created the 50th anniversary squadron logo. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins)

Archival footage and narration highlight the AV-8B Harrier II aircraft’s service at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 16, 2026. For decades, the Harrier was a cornerstone of American military aviation. This video highlights the Harrier’s time at MCAS Iwakuni. The production serves as a tribute to the aircraft’s storied legacy and shows Marines who operated and maintained it during its tenure at MCAS Iwakuni. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia) Archival footage courtesy of the USMC History Division and the Library of the University of South Carolina.

A video production created as an introduction for Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to highlight the air station’s mission and daily operations. The video production was designed to display unique capabilities and opportunities and feature military occupational fields across all aspects of the installation. This video was narrated by U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert Navarro, an infantry unit leader and officer in charge of the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni indoor small arms range, and a native of Oceanside, California. (U.S. Marine Corps video by 1st Lt. Justin Weinstein and Cpl. Colin Thibault) Archival footage courtesy of the USMC History Division and the Library of the University of South Carolina. This video contains music from a USMC licensed asset from Adobe Stock.

Current and former players for the Atlanta Falcons observe daily operations, participate in military training, and talk with service members, families and students from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni during a meet and greet tour at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 22 to 23, 2026. The Atlanta Falcons visited MCAS Iwakuni as part of the USO Salute to Service tour which is a long-standing partnership with the National Football League to honor, empower, and connect with U.S. service members, veterans, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia) (This video contains music from a USMC enterprise licensed assets from Adobe stock composed by Bygone Society/stock.adobe.com)