31st MEU begins tour of Asia-Pacific
The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit recently left the shores of Okinawa, Japan and began its tour of the Asia-Pacific Region.
The MEU and Amphibious Squadron 11 once again joined together to take part in the deployment, which includes bilateral e
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Thursday, September 09, 2010 2:32:22 AM
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Snipers on point: CMC recognizes 401 safety
Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 was recently recognized by the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Conway for flying more than 50,000 mishap-free flight hours.
The Snipers broke the 50,000 hour mark in early July 2010, and have not had
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Thursday, September 09, 2010 10:52:35 AM
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Every clime and place: Desert Marines become mountain warriors
Yuma Marines returned to the station Sept. 4, 2010, after spending nearly a month supporting predeployment training operations at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif.
The 32 Marines supported infantrymen from 1s
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Thursday, September 09, 2010 11:17:22 AM
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2010 Cherry Point Combined Federal Campaign to commence Sept. 16
The 2010 Combined Federal Campaign is set to commence Sept. 16 in the parking lot of the Marine Corps Exchange. Activities will include a blood drive, free hot dogs and gift bags.
At the kickoff some charities with the CFC will be present to tal
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Thursday, September 09, 2010 12:32:59 PM
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Command Logistics Regiment 27 Marines, sailors, family members meet unit leaders
Marines, sailors and their spouses joined the command staff of Command Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marines Logistics Group, during a meet and greet at Camp Lejeune, September 1.
The meeting gave spouses and unit personnel a chance to familiarize t
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010 12:07:23 PM
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Logistics Marines stay faithful to the Corps
Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participated in a mass re-enlistment ceremony, Sept. 3, aboard Camp Lejeune.
During the traditional ceremony, 17 Marines raised their hands to take an oath swearing to serve
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010 12:07:23 PM
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Vigilantes return to Miramar, share memories
Navy pilots from the Vietnam era paved the way for modern aviation, and when some of them returned to the flight line more than 40 years later, they brought back the magic of the past to today’s generation.
A group of 40 former Navy F-4 “Phantom
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010 12:32:58 PM
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Indomitable spirit: The legacy of 9/11
During the course of one’s life, there come moments that are forever remembered in the most minute detail. Where you were, what you were wearing, who you were with, colors, smells, sounds. They all can be recalled as if time had slowed and you had l
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Thursday, September 09, 2010 12:57:21 PM
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Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 hosts Warrior Day to thank service members
Taking a hard left turn in a MV-22 “Osprey” plants you firmly in your seat and feels much more intense than any roller coaster ride. It is a sensation that only few can describe.
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, the “Greyhawks,” invited Mar
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Thursday, September 09, 2010 6:17:21 AM
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Battle colors fly during rededication ceremony
Hundreds of Marines and spectators gathered at the Marine Air Control Group 38 Headquarters building to gaze at the unit’s Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony here Sept. 1.
The ceremony marked MACG-38’s 43rd year of coordinating support between
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010 3:02:21 PM
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Fuel for thought: Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 makes aviation possible
As four F/A-18D Hornets roar and fly across the sky, one can not help but marvel at their grace and power; what is truly marvelous, however, are the Marines behind the scenes who make it possible for those birds to fly.
From engineering and buil
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Thursday, September 09, 2010 6:42:58 AM
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Expeditionary unit's Amphibious Assault Vehicle platoon trains alongside sister service
Marines with the Amphibious Assault Vehicle platoon, Battalion Landing Team 1/7, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted operations between two ships of Amphibious Squadron 11 at sea, Sept. 7.
The AAVs traveled between the USS Denver and the US
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010 9:37:24 AM
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Regimental Combat Team 7 commander sees progress in Marjah
The last time Col. Randall P. Newman was in Marjah, the Loy Chareh Bazaar was dark at night and local residents were less interactive with patrolling Marines.
Solar-powered streetlights now light the bazaar. The local shop owners engage patrolli
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010 12:07:23 PM
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A year of protecting the boss: Regimental Combat Team 7 Personal Security Detachment escorts commander throughout Helmand
Marines of the Regimental Combat Team 7 Personal Security Detachment are finishing the final lap as they wrap up a year of conducting operations throughout Helmand province, Afghanistan.
The Marines accomplished more than 45 escort missions as th
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Wednesday, September 08, 2010 12:07:23 PM
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Marines, Afghan forces acquire school supplies for first day of school
With the Landay Shar School in Helmand province, Afghanistan, all set to open its doors to the new school year, Sept. 5, preparations were made to ensure the school children would have the supplies to help set them up for success.
But even the be
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Monday, September 06, 2010 8:22:22 AM
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