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‘Ride for Heroes’ rolls through Combat Center
The Ride for Heroes team’s journey began in St. Augustine, Fla. They have traveled across the southern paths of the United States to their final destination – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
On July 31, 2012 the Ride for Heroes team arr
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Vancouver native prepares to move to Southern California
A native of Vancouver, Wash., is preparing to change duty stations from Marine Barracks Washington to Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, Calif. Lance Cpl. Collin Shears received orders to the West Coast and will depart the oldest post of the Corps Sept. 7
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Scottsdale-native commands Marine honor guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
A native of Scottsdale, Ariz., commanded a Marine Corps honor guard detail during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Aug. 13.
Capt. Greg Frankenfield, Company A second platoon commande
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Marines take to the water for a once-in-a-decade training
The Marine Corps is no stranger to making history, and the Marines and sailors of Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion have made their mark in their unit’s lineage, with a once-in-a-decade training exercise.
Bridge Company worked with c
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Joint training puts the sting in Scorpion Fire
Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion from Camp Pendleton, Calif., conducted combined arms attacks with air and ground assets to enhance proficiency controlling fixed wing and rotor wing ai
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One team, one fight: Afghans forces work together against insurgency
As Afghan National Security Forces take over for Marines operating in Helmand province, they coordinate their efforts through an Operational Control Center-District.
The OCCD, advised by Marines with Police Advisor Team 4, Regimental Combat Team
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Combat Logistics Regiment 27 recognizes spouses for constant support
More than 20 couples flooded the banquet room at the Ball Center here for a Spouse Appreciation Night, Aug. 10.
As they entered the room, a soft beat of music filled the air while some guests dished up a plate of wings, fresh vegetables and other
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MWSS-374: Paving a better future
Breaking new ground isn’t easy. Building a foundation, in the most literal sense, is hard work.
Just ask the engineer company of Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, based out of Twentynine Palms, Calif., who are refurbishing the landing zone assaul
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Joint training puts the sting in Scorpion Fire
Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion from Camp Pendleton, Calif., conducted combined arms attacks with air and ground assets to enhance proficiency controlling fixed wing and rotor wing ai
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African allies train at MCCES
Fourteen military members from seven different African partner nations completed their final exercise in a week-long course at the Marine Corps Communications-Electronic School July 26, 2012 as part of a U. S. African Command Exchange training pro
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Marines Announce Date and Location of 2nd Annual Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl
The Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) is pleased to announce the date and location of the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. This nationally televised bowl, featuring the nation’s best and brightest high school football players, will take p
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Ethics: no better friend... no worse enemy
When America views, on video, service members urinating on dead corpses, throwing puppies off cliffs, and getting news of service members killing more than 400 innocent civilians in the village of My Lai, (Mee Lahy) Vietnam, professional military ed
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Scout Sniper posthumously awarded Navy Cross
Sergeant Matthew Abbate was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, the highest decoration that can be bestowed by the Department of the Navy and second highest decoration for valor, during an award ceremony at the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Parade Deck
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3/5 Marine posthumously awarded Navy Cross
Sergeant Matthew Abbate was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, the highest decoration that can be bestowed by the Department of the Navy and second highest decoration for valor, during an award ceremony at the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Parade Deck
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Commanding general talks to enlisted leaders
The commanding general for Regional Command Southwest spoke to the noncommissioned officers aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 5 and the staff NCOs Aug.4.
Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus updated the Marines about the current state of opera
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High school students brave Marine officer training in inaugural leadership camp
Fifty-six high school students from around the country gathered here for the Marine Corps’ first Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy, Aug. 6-10. The SLCDA is designed to teach the students valuable leadership skills through instructi
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Marines Announce Date and Location of 2nd Annual Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl
The Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) is pleased to announce the date and location of the 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl. This nationally televised bowl, featuring the nation’s best and brightest high school football players, will take p
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Minnesota Marines recognized at PGA Tour golf tournament
Representatives from Recruiting Substation St. Cloud rubbed shoulders with world-renowned golfers at the 3M Championship on Aug. 4.
The three Marines made it near the green at Tournament Players Club Twin Cities through PGA Tour's Birdies for th
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Helicopter Company raids urban combat facility
"Enemy in sight." These words were passed down to the platoon commander, crouching in the tree line alongside dozens of Marines. Only one word came in response: "Engage."
This was the prelude to Company G's assault on a notional town held by enem
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Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group celebrates hump day
The Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group celebrated the halfway point of their deployment aboard the USS New York, July 28, 2012.
They commemorated the day alongside the opening festivities
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