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Marine born in Afghanistan gives back to home nation
“I remember the day I heard that America was going into Afghanistan,” said Lance Cpl. Behzad Razzada, a member of the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward). “My parents were happy because it was
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Hejlik closes out extensive military career; remains true to Marine core values
After nearly 42 years of active service (44 total service years), Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe officially retired at a ceremony held at Marine Barracks Washington, often c
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Two engineer support battalions work as one
Marines from 6th and 8th Engineer Support Battalions tested their forward deployed capabilities during a week-long exercise here from July 23 to 27.
While deployed to places like Afghanistan, engineer support Marines provide servicemembers with p
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Military Homefront offer assistance for moving
Permanent changes in station during a service member’s career can be stressful to Marines and their families. Planning, financing, and the logistics of a PCS can add enough stress to make anyone dread it. The Department of Defense and Marine Corps
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One vote can make a difference
Did you know as Americans we would be speaking German if it wasn’t for one vote?
According to www.usfca.edu, one vote has changed history on numerous occasions such as: Oliver Cromwell given control of England. It also saved President Andrew Jack
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Marine born in Afghanistan gives back to home nation
“I remember the day I heard that America was going into Afghanistan,” said Lance Cpl. Behzad Razzada, a member of the Embedded Partnering Team, Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward). “My parents were happy because it was
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MarForCom commander retires at 8th and I
Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general of Marine Forces Europe and Marine Corps Forces Command in Norfolk, Va., bade farewell to the Corps at his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington July 23.
Hejlik served as both an enlisted M
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Helicopter support training races against time, weather
The sound of the helicopter’s rotor blades echoed over the tree canopy announcing the aircraft’s arrival. The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion churned hard against the evening’s humid air and raised a gust of wind and debris over Training Landing Zone
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MV-22 Osprey arrives in Iwakuni
Twelve MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft were off-loaded from a civilian cargo ship at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 23. This marks the first deployment of the MV-22 to Japan.
The aircraft will be stationed aboard Marine Corps Air S
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Operation boots to business
The U. S. Small Business Administration has numerous programs designed to support military veterans, like loans and classes to help them make the transition back into civilian life.
The SBA announced the activation of Operation Boots to Busines
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Inside look at MCCES
MCCES has been part of the Combat Center community since 1967.
Their mission is to provide professional and technical training in the planning, designing, engineering, employment and operation of tactical communications systems in order to ens
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ARFF Marines welcome local orphanage aboard station, provide smiles, fun
Tsuta Children’s Home children were welcomed aboard station Saturday by Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter Marines and their families for a day of fun and enjoyment.
“We are a proud sponsor of the Tsuta Children’s Home and we try to do at least two, m
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Servicemembers make combat operations center billet look easy
Cords hang from the walls, modems work to their full capabilities, maps cover the room and countless monitors work in unison.
To some this may sound like a setting for a movie taking place in the intergalactic future, but for the Marines staffing
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Station welcomes Japanese children with open arms
Children from Iwakuni- Kawashimo Yochien (kindergarten), a local school, and chaperones came aboard station July 11, 2012, as part of a more than 25-year tradition for an hour of fun using the IronWorks Gym indoor pool. The kids arrived at the pool
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IED training puts Combat Logistics Battalion 8 engineers in the hot seat
An exhausting blanket of heat encompassed members of Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group as they cautiously worked their way down an ominous gravel road riddled with simulated improvised explosive devices.
The exercise chall
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Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visit Marines and Sailors of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa
General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Micheal P. Barrett, met with the Marines and sailors of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa, July 18, 2012.
Special-Purpose MAGTF Afri
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Mater Dei Monarch run youth camp for Pendleton children
The Mater Dei Monarch football and dance team volunteered to help run the Monarch for Marines youth camp for children of service members at Camp Pendleton’s 11 Area football field, July 21.
The Monarchs for Marines service organization of the M
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Storming the shore with fun, games
Laughter from loved ones breached the humid air as they awaited their nearest and dearest’s arrival after an eight-mile hike that would bring them to the site of the 8th Engineer Support Battalion fun day at Onslow Beach here, July 19.
The battal
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A time to Honor
Seven Marines with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, were recognized for their actions in Afghanistan during the battalion’s recent deployment during Operation Enduring Freedom in a ceremony at Del Valle Field July 13.
At the ceremony, the Mar
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