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This is a remix version of Andy Taylor's Catching Elephant Theme by Cesar
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Right before he left to go to Parris Island.
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This was such a gorgeous wedding.
7 Marines killed after helicopters collide near Arizona-California border
Seven Marines died when their helicopters collided in midair Wednesday night around the Arizona-California border, defense officials told NBC News. There were no survivors.
The Marines, from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing based in Miramar in Southern California, were conducting a routine training exercise at about 8 p.m. local time when their Cobra and Huey helicopters collided.
The cause of the crash, which occurred in a remote part of the Yuma Training Range Complex, is under investigation, the Marines said in a statement.
Two Marines were on one of the helicopters, while five were on the other, Marine Capt. Staci Reidinger told KYMA-TV.
The identities of the Marines killed have not been released pending formal notification of next of kin.
MSNBC
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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.
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Commandant Delivers 2012 Report To HASC On The Posture Of The U. S. Marine Corps (Feb. 16, 2012) | Marine Corps Gazette
mca-marines.orgFeb. 19, 2012:
In previous posts, I’ve explored some organizational and incentive factors as to why the military acts the way it does. Actions at the individual level, though, are often the most perplexing. For instance, why…
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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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.
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Corps to decide on new .45-caliber pistol
Staff writer, marinecorpstimes.com
The Marine Corps is closer to knowing who will manufacture its new .45-caliber M45 Close Quarters Battle Pistol, and could make a decision about the program’s future by spring, Marine officials said.
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[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](http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/469905_10150590396017444_157348267443_9146518_911671092_o.jpg)
[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
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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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No sight, no legs, no problem
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Marines make Robin Hood look like an amateur
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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)
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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.
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Toward a Typology of Military Dysfunction
blogspot.comIn previous posts, I’ve explored some organizational and incentive factors as to why the military acts the way it does. Actions at the individual level, though, are often the most perplexing. For instance, why would people who have…
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Amos: Marines will feel drawdown’s squeeze
Staff writer, marinecorpstimes.com
The commandant of the Marine Corps told a congressional panel Thursday that as the service begins to draw down by 20,000 Marines, he intends to honor existing enlistments while providing ample opportunity for others to leave…
“Prompted by questions from Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., a retired Marine officer and member of the House Armed Services Committee, Gen. Jim Amos spelled out his plan to shed about 5,000 active-duty Marines a year between 2013 and 2017. For starters, Amos said, the number of new Marines coming in each year will decrease, and those wishing to re-enlist may find it harder to do so.”
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