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The Battle of Raspberry Creek – Fifty Marines against a brigade
As dawn approached the quiet town, a harsh voice cut through the silence. “Stand to!” it called, “Enemy sighted at 200 meters!”
After two weeks of preparing defenses inside the fortified town of Raspberry Creek, elements of Company G., Battalion
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The Battle of Raspberry Creek – Fifty Marines against a brigade
As dawn approached the quiet town, a harsh voice cut through the silence. “Stand to!” it called, “Enemy sighted at 200 meters!”
After two weeks of preparing defenses inside the fortified town of Raspberry Creek, elements of Company G., Battalion
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1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade to exercise command and control at Javelin Thrust 2012
Javelin Thrust 2012/Large Scale Exercise-1 is underway at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif.
More than 5,000 Marines from the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, part of I Marine Expeditionary Force and
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Marines brace against Aussie advance during Exercise Hamel 2012
The Marines hugged the walls inside the buildings as they trained their eyes skyward from the edges of the windows. The low hum that drove them to cover became louder, and high above the town hung the silhouette of an Australian unmanned aerial vehi
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1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) celebrates 65th Anniversary in Afghanistan
Marines and sailors with 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) celebrated the 65th Anniversary of the Logistics Group during a morning colors ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 2.
The ceremony, which was conducted by the noncommission
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Black Sea Rotational Force Celebrates Independence Day By Giving Back To the Local Community
Children laughing and playing; United States Marines drenched from their turn in the dunk tank, sailors jumping with kids in a bounce house, these were the sights and sounds aboard Mihail Kogalniceanu military base as Marines and sailors of Black Se
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Combat Engineers aid mobility in Afghanistan
Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), performed route clearance, June 19-29, in support of Operation Jaws in Nahr-e Saraj, Afghanistan.
During the operation, the Marine combat engineers, paired with Army engin
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9th Comm. Bn. establishes communication for Javelin Thrust
Marines with 9th Communication Battalion set up supporting communications and data transmission services for 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade during Javelin Thrust 2012/ Large Scale Exercise-1 at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentyni
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31st MEU Maritime Raid Force hits the target in Fuji
The sound of lead impacting steel rang through the valleys beneath Mount Fuji, as a team of Marine snipers methodically picked off targets to demonstrate their capabilities.
A team of snipers from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Ra
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Raven makes maiden voyage in PACOM during Exercise Hamel 2012
Friendly forces describe it as a $30,000 flying lawnmower with a camera. Enemy forces are likely to have a less light-hearted description of it.
During American Independence Day, three Marines of Company G., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion,
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1st Tanks changes command
Two tanks blocked the road with barrels crossed, a statement to Combat Center personnel that 1st Tank Battalion had an announcement to make.
Lt. Col. Gregory T. Poland received command of 1st Tanks from Lt. Col. Timothy E. Barrick June 30 d
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Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital Change of Command
The Combat Center's Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital received a new commanding officer June 28, as Navy Capt. Jay Sourbeer relieved Navy Capt. Ann Bobeck of command at the hospital.
“A few minutes ago you witnessed a time honored Navy traditi
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Headquarters Battalion Change of Command
Lt. Col. Michael A. Bowers took command of Headquarters Battalion from Lt. Col. Phillip M. Zeman during the unit’s change of command ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field Monday.
“It is truly a bittersweet moment,” said Zeman. “It has
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RECEP saves energy
The Marine Corps is implementing a Resident Energy Conservation Program at all its military family housing areas. The goal of this program is to reduce energy costs. Savings from this program will be used to improve Marine Corps housing areas
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A day in his boots
Family members of 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment got a chance to experience a day in the life of their loved ones during the battalaion’s Jayne Wayne Day event June 29, 2012.
The guests were shipped out to Range 101 on 7-tons for a day i
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The Commanding General's intramural soccer league
The heat is rising with the start of summer, and the Commanding General’s Intramural Soccer League season fired up June 12, 2012.
The league consists of eight teams and the team members are made up of active duty military, dependents and other De
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Veteran of the Year
One local retiree stood out among the other 680,000 residents of the 65th Assembly District of the California Legislative Assembly when he was recognized as the area’s Veteran of the Year 2012 June 29, during a ceremony at the Officers’ Club.
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Tankers Teach
Officer Chris Brunt, Costa Mesa Police Department, hasn’t been near a tank since his days as a Marine tanker more than 10 years ago.
With a little help from 1st Tank Battalion, Brunt got to temporarily relive his past, and bring a few of his fell
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Marines, Romanian soldiers exchange contingency operation tactics
Marines with 3rd Platoon, Ground Combat Element, Black Sea Rotational Force 12, participated in a tactics exchange with Romanian soldiers in Timisoara, Romania.
“This training is a great opportunity to exchange information about our tactics and
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Military housing payment change
The Resident Energy Conservation Program is being put into effect at military housing residential areas across the Department of Defense. This program is designed to reduce electrical consumption and keep residents responsible for their energy usage
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