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7 Marines killed after helicopters collide near Arizona-California border

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:16:44 -0600

7 Marines killed after helicopters collide near Arizona-California border: Seven Marines died when...

fbcdn.net Iwo Jima veterans stand proudly during a 21-gun...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:49:12 -0600

Iwo Jima veterans stand proudly during a 21-gun salute at sunset after they laid the commemorative wreath during the 67th Iwo Jima Sunset Ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s South Mesa Club, Feb. 18. The sunset ceremony paid tribute to nearly 7,000 Marines that sacrificed their lives during one of the Corps’ toughest battles ever. Hundreds gathered to honor and remember the Marines who lost their lives during World War II on the shores of Iwo Jima 67 years ago. More Marines died during that battle than any other battle in Marine Corps history, according to Headquarters Marine Corps’ Historical Branch. Following the sunset ceremony, more than 75 honored veterans and their guests enjoyed a dinner celebration, followed by a reenactment of the iconic moment that is popularly remembered for the photograph taken above Mount Suribachi in 1945 when five Marines and one Navy corpsman raised the American flag after capturing the island.

Commandant Delivers 2012 Report To HASC On The Posture Of The U....

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:46:53 -0600

RT @mcgazette: Commandant Delivers 2012 Report To HASC On The Posture Of The U. S. Marine Corps (Feb. 16, 2012) | M http://t.co/8BEagftO

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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:05:27 -0600

Maj. Erich Bergiel climbs a ladder to inspect the solar panels located on the roof of the new Marjeh Fruit and Vegetable Packing Facility. The facility is completely powered by renewable energy and constructed to maintain farmer’s produce in a cool environment.

Corps to decide on new .45-caliber pistol

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:04:15 -0600

Corps to decide on new .45-caliber pistol: Staff writer, marinecorpstimes.com The Marine Corps is...

fbcdn.net [Why do I want to be a Marine?] - We ask recruits...

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:01:59 -0600

[Why do I want to be a Marine?] - We ask recruits currently in training why they decided to endure 13 weeks of boot camp to earn the title. Here’s what one said: Pfc. Jessica Campbell initially had plans to become a Marine, but ended up enlisting in the National Guard. After spending two years as a supply specialist and armorer, and earning the rank of specialist, Campbell decided to try her luck at Marine Corps recruit training. “It is one of those things that if I looked back later in life [I’d think] ‘I should have done that.’ You realize that now is the time to do it if you still can,” Campbell said. Campbell said that she enlisted partially out of the desire to set a good example for her three-year-old son. - Pfc. Jessica Campbell 21 years old Whitefish, Mont. Platoon 4005, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion Graduates Feb. 24, 2012

fbcdn.net Marine Band San Diego Jazz Ensemble under the...

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:59:45 -0600

Marine Band San Diego Jazz Ensemble under the directions of Small Ensemble Leader Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Bley. — with Merrick Brandon Konkoly and Kristi Simonis.

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Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:55:54 -0600

No sight, no legs, no problem

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:16:03 -0600

No sight, no legs, no problem: Check out this video on YouTube:

Marines make Robin Hood look like an amateur

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:51:46 -0600

Marines make Robin Hood look like an amateur: Check out this video on YouTube:

fbcdn.net The Marine Corps Trials is a Wounded Warrior...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:23:30 -0600

The Marine Corps Trials is a Wounded Warrior Regiment hosted event in which approximately 300 wounded, ill and injured Marines compete for a spot on the 50-athlete, All-Marine team roster. The selected athletes will go on to compete in the Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, April 30 – May 6. The Games are a competition between all branches of service for wounded, ill and injured service members. (Photo by Patrick Onofre)

fbcdn.net An IED detection dog handler with Weapons Company,...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:21:27 -0600

An IED detection dog handler with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment holds security with his dog Coot during a partnered patrol with the Afghan Border Police, which has established governance in the southern Garmsir district of Afghanistan through the mentorship of 3rd Bn/3rd MarReg Marines.

Toward a Typology of Military Dysfunctionblogspot.com In...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:17:24 -0600

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Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:49:45 -0600

Amos: Marines will feel drawdown’s squeeze

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:31:10 -0600

Amos: Marines will feel drawdown’s squeeze: Staff writer, marinecorpstimes.com The commandant of...

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Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:27:58 -0600

Mirror Image French Staff Sgts. Jocelyn Truchet and Erwan Camel, Wounded Warriors with the Allies Team, rest on the pool wall and listen to the instruction of Coach Shiela Taormina, a 1996 Olympic gold medalist, during practice for the 2012 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15, 2012. Wounded Warrior Marines, veterans and allies are competing in the second annual trials, which include swimming, wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, track and field, archery and shooting. The top 50 performing Marines will earn the opportunity to compete in the Wounded Warrior Games in Colorado Springs in May. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga)

fbcdn.net CLB-31 Marines and Sailors play w/kids at the Pattaya...

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:05:01 -0600

CLB-31 Marines and Sailors play w/kids at the Pattaya Orphanage

Wounded Body Warrior Spirit (Cpl. Anthony McDaniel) 7 Comments,...

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:17:14 -0600

fbcdn.net The recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training...

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:07:26 -0600

The recruits of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion learn techniques of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. By the end of training recruits will have earned their tan belt in MCMAP.

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Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:52:53 -0600