Marine Corps News Room

by Cpl Monica Erickson
Date Posted:12.11.2009 12:45

The formation of 1,626 Marines seemed to go on forever as they poured out of the Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School during the Toys for Tots Run at the Combat Center, Dec. 4.

Continue reading "Toys for Tots receives truckload of toys from MCCES" »

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BY JEFF GOLDBERG/ABC7 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH 2015

QUANTICO, Va. (ABC7) -- On this Veteran's Day, US Marine Corps Major Matthew Kutilek got up at 3 to ride a bike 200 miles all in honor of his friend and fallen Marine, Lt. Dan Malcolm, who was killed by enemy sniper fire on November 10, 2004 when the two were serving together in Fallujah.

Continue reading "Marine honors fallen friend with 'Malcolm 200' bike ride" »

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By Matt McNab
The (Hilton Head Island, S.C.) Island Packet (TNS)
Published: October 30, 2015

(Tribune News Service) — Inside the store, there was no screeching of tires, no crunching of metal to signal what was about to come.

Continue reading "Family praises Navy corpsman's aid to rider in fatal motorcycle crash" »

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By John Hanc TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015, 4:35 PM

Hank can relate to the people he’s running for.

Continue reading "Retired Marine On Marathon Streak To Raise PTSD Awareness" »

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July 21st, 2015
by Eve Baker - staff writer for the Quantico Sentry in Local Regional News

DUMFRIES, Va. — On the afternoon of June 21, 2nd Lt. Matthew George, a student with Charlie Company at The Basic School, which trains Marine officers, was driving on US Route 1 in Dumfries when he witnessed a confrontation along the side of the road. As he drove past a group of people, he heard multiple gunshots ring out, and in his rearview mirror, he saw someone fall to the ground.

Continue reading "Marine Corps trainee sees man shot, pulls over and stops bleeding" »

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Jul 16, 2015 | by Richard Sisk

The fist bump was their thing in Afghanistan, where both Marines lost legs in the same attack, and the fist bump is still their thing in the hunt for child predators under a special law enforcement program to train and hire medically retired veterans.

Continue reading "These Marines Lost Legs in Afghanistan and Now Hunt Child Predators" »

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U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Ricardo Hurtado
Date Taken:04.20.2015 | Date Posted:04.24.2015 9:30PM

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 3rd and 4th Marine Regiments, visited Santa Juliana Elementary School in Crow Valley, Tarlac, Philippines, April 20, during exercise Balikatan 2015. The Marines played games and read with children at the school. Balikatan is an annual Philippines-U.S. military training exercise and humanitarian civic assistance engagement, which highlights the longstanding partnership between both nations. This year's iteration takes place from April 20-30.

Continue reading "Video: U.S. Marines Connect with Local School Children" »

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Posted: 7:00 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015
By David Ham
KIRO-TV - Seattle

Three U.S. Marine Corps recruiters said they heard repeated honking from inside their office on Tuesday around 5:00 p.m. -- when they ran out to see what was going on.

Continue reading "Marines jump in to help woman confronted by robbers" »

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Story by Cpl Michael Thorn
Date Taken:10.18.2014 | Date Posted:10.20.2014 18:25

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Marines from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 aid local volunteers by cleaning up a fire-damaged area, in Carlsbad, Calif., Oct. 18.

Continue reading "HMLA-169 Marines help Carlsbad community with post-fire cleanup" »

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By Steve Straub August 29, 2014

I love it when citizens step up to the plate to help their communities. This retired Marine definitely has the right spirit!

Continue reading "Retired Marine Assigns Himself To A Post; Town Show It’s Respect" »

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By Lance Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | August 22, 2014

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. --
More than 30 Marines and Sailors volunteered several weekends this summer with Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point's Single Marine Program and the American Heroes Home Build of Pamlico County to build a home for the family of a fellow service member.

Continue reading "Cherry Point Marines, Sailors build home for Marine family" »

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Nikki Burdine 6:13 p.m. EDT June 17, 2014

WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- Two D.C. area Marines quit their jobs and decided to walk thousands of miles to raise awareness of PTSD last year, but little did they know, their journey would turn into so much more.

Continue reading "Marine veterans walk cross-country for PTSD awareness" »

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By Cpl. Kirstin Rodgers | U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve | May 20, 2014

NAVAL AIR STATION JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas --

A Marine was awarded the nation’s second highest award Sunday for a life-threatening act of heroism, in a ceremony here.

Continue reading "Marine Corps awards medal for heroism to local Reserve Marine" »

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Story by Sgt Jacob Harrer
Date Posted:05.07.2014 20:00

CLOVIS, Calif. – Combat action in Iraq and Afghanistan prepared a Clovis resident and U.S. Marine to save a critically-injured crash victim after he witnessed a collision on Highway 41 May 6.

Continue reading "Clovis resident, U.S. Marine combat veteran saves life of crash victim on Highway 41" »

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By Ashley Rowland
Stars and Stripes
Published: April 16, 2014

SEOUL — A U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship headed to the site where a South Korean ferry sank Wednesday to help if needed, the U.S. Navy said.

Continue reading "USS Bonhomme Richard heading to capsized South Korea ferry" »

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March 31, 2014 11:48 PM

HUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA.com) — Two suspects are facing assault charges Monday while two of three U.S. Marines, who were injured in a street fight over the weekend, remain hospitalized.

Continue reading "2 US Marines Hospitalized After Intervening In Baseball Fans’ Fight" »

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By Tyler Estep
[email protected]
Friday, March 14, 2014

BUFORD — Sgt. Matthew Sullivan was enjoying his drive down Interstate 85 last Sunday afternoon, basking in the beautiful weather and the relief of a task complete. Multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan under his belt, the day’s trip to Atlanta to drop off a group of “poolees” — enlisted Marines waiting for their trip to boot camp — was a comparative breeze.

Continue reading "Local Marine helps save man from burning car on I-85" »

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by Sgt Alisa Helin
Date Taken:02.28.2014 | Date Posted:03.5.2014 1:02PM

U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors with the USS Bataan (LHD 5) participate in a community relations event in Lisbon, Portugual, Feb. 28, 2014. The Marines and Sailors picked oranges for a local food bank and volunteered at a local convent. The MEU is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious mission across the full range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Alisa J. Helin and U.S. Navy video by MC3 Chase Hawley/Released)

Continue reading "22nd MEU, USS Bataan Volunteer While at Port" »

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Story by Lance Cpl. Stephen Himes | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 02.18.2014
Date Posted: 03.03.2014 20:24

OKINAWA, Japan – On the night of Feb. 18, three Marines reacted quickly and selflessly to provide aid to an injured man.

Continue reading "Marines rapidly respond to injured Okinawa resident" »

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By Cpl. Devin Nichols | 2nd Marine Logistics Group | January 14, 2014

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- With the arrival of the weekend, Marines and their friends gathered together to head to North Topsail Beach, N.C.

Continue reading "Marine receives award for rescuing young girl" »

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By Kristen V. Brown
Published 8:15 pm, Thursday, December 19, 2013

COLONIE — A marine on recruit duty at Colonie Center helped apprehend a shoplifter Thursday.

Continue reading "Marine recruiter at mall helps collar shoplifter" »

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By Ashley Rowland
Stars and Stripes
Published: November 29, 2013

MANILA, Philippines — The last U.S. troops pulled out of storm-ravaged Tacloban on Wednesday, marking the end of the American military presence in areas demolished by Typhoon Haiyan.

Continue reading "Last US troops pull out of typhoon disaster zone in Philippines" »

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Story by 1LT Luke Kuper
Date Posted:11.24.2013 23:38

MANILA, Republic of the Philippines – Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 assisted in rescue efforts of two pilots involved in a civilian helicopter crash Nov. 24 over Manila Bay.

Continue reading "Marines rescue downed aviators amid Operation Damayan" »

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Story by Cpl Brandon Suhr
Date Posted:11.23.2013 20:43

LUZON, Philippines - One full-grown adult elephant weighs approximately four tons, 8,000 pounds, and is the size of two cars stacked on top of each other.

Continue reading "Logistics Marines keep relief aid moving" »

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Published November 21, 2013
Associated Press

CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines – The U.S. Marines' newest and in some quarters most controversial transport airplane is showing the world what it's got — for the sake of the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, and perhaps its own future.

Continue reading "With a lot to prove, US Marine Osprey crews fly overtime for typhoon victims in Philippines" »

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By Seth Robson
Stars and Stripes
Published: November 21, 2013

CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines — Flying over a village that had been slammed by Typhoon Haiyan, Osprey crew chief Sgt. William Kaker saw a big Philippines flag staked out on the ground with a sign that read “God Help Us.”

Continue reading "Marine Ospreys proving their worth in Philippines" »

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By Ashley Rowland
Stars and Stripes
Published: November 20, 2013

VILLAMOR AIR BASE, Philippines — The U.S. Marines are scaling back their relief efforts as roads in the areas hardest hit by Typhoon Haiyan are being cleared, allowing the Philippine military and aid groups to deliver supplies on their own.

Continue reading "US Marines scale back typhoon relief operations" »

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Story by Capt. Caleb Eames | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 11.18.2013
Date Posted:11.19.2013 02:45

LEYTE, Philippines - A bilateral assessment team traveled to remote areas in and near Leyte using an MV-22B tiltrotor Osprey aircraft to assess the needs of people isolated by Typhoon Haiyan Nov. 18, as part of Operation Damayan.

Continue reading "31st MEU assesses remote sites with Osprey, delivers help" »

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Time lapse by Cpl Adam Miller
Date Taken:11.17.2013 | Date Posted:11.19.2013 11:38AM

Tacloban Air Base is the hub for aid going into Tacloban, Republic of the Philippines and for evacuating victims of typhoon Haiyan.

Continue reading "Video: Time Lapse B-Roll of Operation Damayan" »

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By Mike Morones
Staff photographer
Nov. 18, 2013 - 06:00AM

The KC-130, piloted by a crew from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, pulled to a stop on the runway at Guiuan well after sunset.

Continue reading "Photo Gallery: Embedded with U.S. Marines in the Philippines" »

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Joint task force activated for disaster response in Philippines

By Gretel C. Kovach
6:42 p.m.Nov. 18, 2013

The U.S. military bumped up its typhoon relief effort in the Philippines Monday by activating a task force led by a three-star general.

Continue reading "Three-star general oversees typhoon relief" »

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Nov 18, 2013
Stars and Stripes| by Ashley Rowland

SEOUL -- The USS George Washington will likely leave the Philippines in about three days, after the arrival of two amphibious ships that are better equipped to deal with a disaster such as Typhoon Haiyan, Navy officials said Monday.

Continue reading "Amphibs to Replace Carrier in Typhoon Relief" »

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By Lance Cpl. Cuong Le | Marine Corps Base Quantico | October 21, 2013

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO Va. -- Tommy is the symbol of what it means to be a firefighter.

Continue reading "Firefighters find hero in 3-year-old boy" »

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Story by Cpl Scott Reel
Date Posted:10.11.2013 14:17

OCEANSIDE, Calif. - Every Tuesday around noon, Marines with Marine Air Group 39 visit Del Rio Elementary School in Oceanside, Calif.

Continue reading "MAG-39 Marines make PT elementary" »

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Charity for Charity makes dream come true
By Cpl. Brianna Turner | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton | September 06, 2013

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. --
Being afflicted with Leukemia usually means repeated hospital visits and Chemotherapy treatments, but to Charity for Charity it was an opportunity to give 7-year-old Baden a chance to out of the hospital bed and fulfill a lifelong dream.

Continue reading "Charity for Charity makes dream come true" »

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By Sgt. Jonathan G. Wright | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | August 19, 2013

SYDNEY, New South Wales, Australia --
Her eyes lit up with excitement as the visitors stood by her bed dressed in their uniforms. The young girl’s shyness couldn’t mask her giddiness at the situation and the beeping of the heart monitor sang the tune of her exhilaration.

Continue reading "Australian children visited by “those Yanks from the boat”" »

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Story by Sgt Anthony Kirby
Date Taken: 08.03.2013
Date Posted:08.16.2013

OKINAWA, Japan - There are many ways to give back to the community. Whether by providing a meal or doing beautification work, going out and being a positive influence in the community is a great way to connect with people beyond the confines of a military base.

Continue reading "3rd Supply Battalion earns hearts with tour" »

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Story by Cpl. Melissa Wenger | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar / 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | Date: 08.13.2013

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – It was a star-studded event as two commanding generals hosted a luncheon Aug. 12 to honor 70 Marines and spouses for their support of the Veterans Village of San Diego Stand Down last week, but if you ask the generals, the volunteers were the stars.

Continue reading "Generals honor MWSS-373 Marines for supporting homeless vets" »

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By Sarah B. Weir, Shine Senior Writer | Healthy Living
August 1, 2013

Lance Cpl. Myles Kerr may have lost the Jeff Drenth Memorial 5K footrace in Charlevoix, Michigan, last weekend, but he won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of admirers.

Continue reading "Marine Helps Boy Finish Race, Melts Our Hearts" »

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By Pfc. Mike Granahan | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | July 25, 2013

130723 -- Sgt. Michael A. Pickett was enjoying a relaxing Saturday swimming at Atlantic Beach July 6, but all that changed when he saw someone on shore begin to shout and point toward the water.

Continue reading "Marine rescues young swimmer at Atlantic Beach" »

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Yahoo!7 July 11, 10:22 am

Dozens of US sailors volunteered a rare day off to visit sick children.

Continue reading "Sailors visit sick Brisbane kids" »

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By Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr. | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | July 10, 2013

BRISBANE, Queensland, Australia -- As the bus rolled to a stop, the Marines and Sailors filed off and surveyed the massive complex that lay before them. Their mission was clear and none would leave until they saw it through. Today, the small force would serve as a needed distraction.

Continue reading "Fighting for smiles in Brisbane" »

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By Sgt. Jonathan Wright | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | July 06, 2013

DARWIN, Northern Territory, Australia --
Dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, departed Darwin, Australia July 8, for scheduled operations in the Asia Pacific region.

Continue reading "Germantown Departs Darwin Following Bio-security, Community Outreach" »

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Story by Cpl. William Jackson | Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms | Date: 06.20.2013

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - They were all strangers. The three of them had never met before that evening. Their weekend had just begun like any other. Little did they know they would be thrown into a situation that would save Rebecca’s life after her motorcycle collided with a car on Highway 62.

Continue reading "Combat Center Marines use training to save life" »

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An Army of Biologists Are on Nature Patrol at Military Bases; 'Walking Ravioli'

By BEN KESLING
Updated May 13, 2013, 10:33 p.m. ET

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.—U.S. Marines are taught to overcome obstacles with a minimum of help. But when some Marines prepared to charge a hill in a training exercise here a few months ago, they were forced to halt and radio the one man who could help them advance: Brian Henen, turtle expert.

Continue reading "The Few, the Proud, the Tortoises: Marines Protect Endangered Species" »

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Charity event Friday also sends socks to last troops in Afghanistan

By Gretel C. Kovach
6:39 p.m.April 17, 2013

Jim and Carla Hogan thought their target shootouts benefiting troops in Afghanistan were losing steam.

Continue reading "Marines shoot for the fallen" »

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Story by Lance Cpl. Antwaun Jefferson | Marine Corps Base Quantico | Date: 03.23.2013

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - Hundreds of children accompanied by their parents participated in the Marine Corps Community Services’ Easter Eggstravaganza at Butler Stadium on March 23, 2013.

Continue reading "Hundreds of children go hunting" »

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By 1st Lt. Jeanscott Dodd | Marine Corps Installations Pacific | March 14, 2013

POHANG, Republic of Korea -- Four Marines rescued a Korean from a burning building after a fire broke out March 8 in Pohang, Republic of Korea.

Continue reading "Marines save life in Pohang" »

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Story by 1st Lt. Jean-Scott Dodd | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 03.11.2013

POHANG, South Korea - Four Marines rescued a Korean from a burning building after a fire broke out March 8 in Pohang, Republic of Korea.

Continue reading "Marines save life in Pohang" »

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Story by Lance Cpl. Sarah Cherry | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort | Date: 02.15.2013

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT, S.C. - Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort helped a Bluffton High School senior experience his dream – before it becomes impossible. Eighteen-year-old Charlie Bowers got a tour of MCAS Beaufort, Feb. 15, and had no idea about the surprise tour until he got to the Air Station.

Continue reading "MCAS Beaufort helps student live his dream" »

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Story by Lance Cpl. Devin Nichols | 2nd Marine Logistics Group | Date: 02.14.2013

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. - Soft, harmonious music filled the air as service members escorted residents into the ballroom, which was decorated with heart-shaped balloons, pink tablecloths and red center pieces.

Continue reading "Service members spread the Valentine spirit" »

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By Gina Harkins - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Jan 28, 2013 15:49:26 EST

Marines are stepping up to assist a 93-year-old World War II veteran after learning he returned from a doctor’s appointment to find his home destroyed by vandals.

Continue reading "Marines help WWII vet with cleanup, raise funds" »

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By Staci Sturrock

Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Posted: 12:00 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012

Meet Staff Sgt. Bryan Kauffman, unlikely Santa Claus.

Beardless and buff, the Marine with the shaved head and serious demeanor keeps what he calls “all the moving parts” of Palm Beach County’s busiest gift-giving machine in motion.

Continue reading "The few, the proud, the very busy Marines behind Toys for Tots" »

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By Gina Harkins - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Nov 7, 2012 10:31:39 EST

Marines continue their efforts to clean up areas of New York hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy, even as officials order some in those same communities to evacuate as they brace for a winter storm to slam the already devastated region.

Continue reading "Marines push NYC cleanup as new storm looms" »

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By Andrew deGrandpré - Staff writer
Posted : Saturday Nov 3, 2012 12:29:57 EDT

A contingent of Marine Corps engineers arrived Saturday in Hoboken, N.J., a storm-ravaged community across the Hudson River from New York City, to assist local authorities overwhelmed with the destruction created by Hurricane Sandy.

Continue reading "Marines arrive in N.J. to help with recovery" »

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By Cpl. Tyler J. Bolken | Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | November 01, 2012

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Nov. 1, 2012) -- A Marine and his wife were chatting as they prepared for bed around 10 p.m., Oct. 23, when they heard the sound of squealing tires not far from their home in rural Newport, N.C., just east of the air station.

Continue reading "Marine rushes to teen’s aid after car accident" »

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By Capt. Lucas Burke | Headquarters Marine Corps | November 01, 2012

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Marines and sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1) on November 1 in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts in New York and New Jersey.

Continue reading "26th MEU deploys in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief" »

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Story by Cpl. Michael Ito | Marine Forces Reserve | Date: 10.31.2012

NEW YORK - Winds, close to 80 mph, whipped the 14-foot floodwaters through the streets of New York Monday night as Hurricane Sandy bore down on the city. During the height of the storm, a detective from the New York Police Department approached the duty noncommissioned officer of 6th Communications Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group in Brooklyn, N.Y., and requested assistance for a rescue operation.

Continue reading "Marines help save 14 New Yorkers trapped by Hurricane Sandy" »

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By Gina Harkins - Staff writer
Posted : Thursday Oct 11, 2012 10:19:52 EDT

On the morning 11-year-old Ben Baltz was preparing to race in a triathlon, his dad gave him a piece of dark chocolate. When he opened it, the inside of the foil wrapper contained a message for the young athlete — “You’re exactly where you need to be.”

Continue reading "Marine steps in to help boy finish triathlon" »

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Written by
Nathan Max
1:46 p.m., Oct. 5, 2012

Sgt. Ronny Pool and Staff Sgt. Javier Acosta have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan a combined six times.

Continue reading "Marines save motorist's life in Riverside County " »

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By Dan Lamothe - Staff writer
Posted : Thursday Aug 23, 2012 13:32:38 EDT

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — A gunnery sergeant who led a team of special operators through more than 100 enemy attacks in Afghanistan will receive the Silver Star for his heroism on Friday, Marine officials said.

Continue reading "MARSOC gunnery sgt. to get Silver Star" »

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Story by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson | 2nd Marine Logistics Group | Date: 08.06.2012

ROCKLAND, Maine — More than 25 Marines and sailors from Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and the USS San Antonio crew put on their dress uniforms Aug. 2 and disembarked for an afternoon with residents of the Knox Center, a nursing facility for long-term care in Rockland, Maine.

Continue reading "Lobster Festival detachment visits Maine nursing center" »

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By Gina Harkins - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Aug 6, 2012 9:14:51 EDT

Cody Green only lived to be 12, but he had already spent years battling a deadly disease with the fighting style of the Marines he idolized. And one former sergeant made sure a Marine was with him during his final hours.

Continue reading "Watch-standing sgt. honors child with cancer" »

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By AJ Willingham
updated 1:18 PM EDT, Tue July 17, 2012

You want to know what it means to be a Marine? You could ask Master Gunnery Sgt. Warren Coughlin.

Continue reading " Marine transforms injured Afghan boy's life" »

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Story by Lance Cpl. Stephen Stewart | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 07.17.2012

ATLANTIC BEACH, N.C. – When a group of Marines took a trip to Fort Macon Park in Atlantic Beach, N.C., to enjoy the sun and relax over the Memorial Day holiday, they had no clue they would soon find themselves fighting to save the lives of two strangers.

Continue reading "Five Cherry Point Marines selflessly save couple on Memorial Day" »

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7/13/2012 By Lance Cpl. Trevon S. Peracca , Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

MARINE COPRS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Camp Pendleton Marines worked with members of Devil Pups Incorporated to have a group of Devil Pups perform a 25-foot tower jump at the 62 Area pool, July 12.

Continue reading "Pendleton Marines volunteer to train Devil Pups" »

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Posted: 07/09/2012 10:56 am Updated: 07/10/2012 12:54 pm

When doubters questioned if Sgt. Enrique Trevino could do 1 million pushups in a year, he responded in true Marine form: He simply added on another twist to the challenge.

Continue reading "Sgt. Enrique Trevino Supports Wounded Warrior Project By Attempting 1 Million Pushups " »

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Injured bomb-sniffer passes through O’Hare on way to retirement in Finland

By Marni Pyke
Article updated: 7/6/2012 10:40 AM

It’s humid and crowded at O’Hare International Airport’s Gate K9 Thursday, and you can tell passengers just want to board their flight.

Continue reading "Military dog gets hero’s welcome at O’Hare" »

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Posted: Saturday, June 30, 2012 5:30 am

TWENTYNINE PALMS — A relay team of U.S. Marines crossed the Hi-Desert Friday, bearing an American flag to present to a veteran whose legs were destroyed in Afghanistan.

Continue reading "Runners bring flag to war veteran" »

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By Sara Bruestle | Jun 20, 2012

A U.S. Marine from Mukilteo is running an American flag more than 50 miles in the desert to raise funds for a wounded fellow Marine.

Continue reading "Marines honor their brother with 160-mile run in the desert" »

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Wednesday - 6/13/2012, 1:01pm ET

Meera Pal, wtop.com

WASHINGTON - Before he died, 12-year-old Cody Green achieved his dream of becoming a United States Marine.

Continue reading "Boy made honorary Marine before he dies" »

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Story by Lance Cpl. David Flynn | Marine Corps Recruiting Command | Date: 05.15.2012

LAKEWOOD, Ohio – With Marine Week Cleveland 2012, slated for June 11-17, only weeks away, the Corps is making efforts to build and maintain relationships with local communities before the first boots hit the ground. Aiding in that effort was the Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based All Marine Wrestling Team, in town to share their knowledge of Greco-Roman wrestling with over 60 students and coaches from the Cleveland area during a two day clinic at St. Edwards High School, May 8-9.

Continue reading "Cleveland youth learn wrestling from the Corps' best" »

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Story by Cpl. Jennifer Pirante | I Marine Expeditionary Force | Date: 04.13.2012
Date Posted: 04.16.2012

SAN DIEGO — Marines and guests gathered to raise money and awareness for the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund at the Broken Yolk Café in Oceanside, Calif., April 13.

Continue reading "Marines raise money, awareness for Semper Fi Fund" »

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By Kathleen Toner, CNN
updated 7:05 PM EDT, Thu March 29, 2012

Los Angeles (CNN) -- When Haiti suffered a massive earthquake two years ago, many people responded by donating money.

Continue reading "In the worst calamities, these veterans rush to the rescue" »

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2/21/2012 By Lance Cpl. Stephen T. Stewart , Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Feb. 14, 2012) — Running late on his way to pick up a new fishing boat after work Feb. 14, Lance Cpl. David S. Shouse drove through the small town of Boiling Spring Lakes, N.C., when he saw a truck engulfed in flames.

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1/13/2012 By Lance Cpl. Alyssa N. Hoffacker , Marine Corps Bases Japan

CHATAN, OKINAWA, Japan — Cpl. Eric J. Hansen put his training to work recently, saving an elderly woman’s life in Mihama.

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By James K. Sanborn - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Jan 2, 2012 10:26:48 EST

A routine Afghan-Marine foot patrol was thrown into chaos Dec. 2 when a car traveling more than 40 mph struck the point man, plunging both car and soldier violently into a nearby canal.

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Story by Lance Cpl. Marcin Platek | Marine Forces Reserve | Date: 12.15.2011

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. — As the red Arizona soil cloud cleared from the sky, the observing Havasupai tribe people turned around from protecting themselves from the dust stirred up by the loud swooshing sounds. They were finally able to see a Marine CH-46E helicopter landing in middle of their village. The children cheered not only for the Marines but the special guest they have been awaiting for.

Continue reading "Marines deliver Santa Claus to isolated Grand Canyon village using his new sleigh" »

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Story by Cpl. Reece Lodder | Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division | Date: 12.14.2011

KUCHINEY DARVISHAN, Helmand province, Afghanistan — Dimly illuminated by a sliver of moonlight, eight shadowy figures quietly patrolled a gravel road set against a swiftly flowing canal.

Continue reading "Marines plunge into frigid canal to save nine Afghans" »

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The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Dec 9, 2011 15:47:16 EST

AIKEN, S.C. — Two 18-year-old recruits getting ready to be Marines chased a couple of shoplifters at the Aiken Mall.

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Story by Cpl. Reece Lodder | Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division | Date: 12.02.2011
Date Posted:12.05.2011 11:51

SAR BANADAR, Helmand province, Afghanistan — Nine months ago, a quiet 15-year-old Afghan boy had the last normal morning of his life.

Continue reading "US Marines save, heal Afghan IED victim" »

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12/5/2011 By Lance Cpl. Kevin Crist , Marine Corps Air Station New River

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. — Thoughts of a United States Marine in support of a mission are typically associated with hardened individuals that will take the fight to the enemy’s front door or storm off naval ships and aircraft platforms in support of humanitarian efforts. However, Marines worldwide are making a difference in other aspects that do not require a weapon.

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Published: 12/01 2:08 pm

From Dunkin Donuts:

The Marine Corps Reserves’ Dunkin’ Donuts Toys for Tots Train, presented by Canadian Pacific Railway, will make its annual run across New York to deliver gifts to thousands of children in need. The train’s run is the result of a $25,000 contribution from Dunkin’ Donuts to the Toys for Tots Foundation.

Continue reading "Marine Corps Reserves’ Dunkin’ Donuts Toys for Tots Train Hits the Rails for 2011 Run" »

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11/23/2011 By Cpl. Andrew D. Johnston , 2nd Marine Division

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The Town Hall was packed and the crowd was full of old time war vets who proudly served their country. One by one, honorees approached the city council where they were recognized for their outstanding work in the community—one of them stood out.

Continue reading "Camp Lejeune Marine receives the Outstanding Veteran Award for exemplary service to the community. " »

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Published: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 4:47 PM

Navy medic from Staten Island honored for his heroics

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11/18/2011 By Cpl. Walter D. Marino II , 2nd Marine Division

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Recently a mother momentarily lost her two-year-old daughter aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Thanks to Marines with Military Working Dog Platoon, Military Police Support Company, 2nd Marine Headquarters Group, the child was quickly found.

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Lindsey Kelleher
Thursday, October 20, 2011 Last updated: Thursday October 20, 2011, 2:03 AM

While stopped at a red light last Christmas, Deborah Nader saw a man holding a sign that read, "I am a homeless father. Please help me give my children a Christmas."

Continue reading "Musicians and Marines collecting toys for youngsters in benefit concert" »

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"Shaq-A-Claus is Coming to Town" to Support the Company's Eighth Annual Toys for Tots Fundraising Campaign and Brighten the Holidays for Kids Who Might Otherwise Go Without a Gift to Open on Christmas

Oct. 18, 2011, 5:00 a.m. EDT

WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- As a company committed to helping children in need, Toys"R"Us® today announced that it has once again teamed up with four-time NBA Champion, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal to launch its eighth annual nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

Continue reading "Toys"R"Us® Partners With the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to Bring Toys - and Smiles - to the Millions of Children in Need Across the Country This Holiday Season" »

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October 14, 2011|PHILIP PETRUNAK | Daily American Staff Writer

U.S. Marines are known for being as tough as nails and for pushing themselves beyond the limits of their mental and physical capabilities. Often, that mentality culminates with a Marine making the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Continue reading "M'dale Marine running 236 miles to honor the fallen" »

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10/12/2011 By Cpl. Lucas Vega , Marine Forces Central

MANAMA, Bahrain — Thirteen years ago, Maj. Jesse Sjoberg made a promise to spend the rest of his life with a woman named Jacquelyn “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health,” as the famous wedding vow reads.

Continue reading "65 miles for 65 roses: Marcent Marine runs 65 consecutive miles to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis " »

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A 12-year-old from Afghanistan gets a second chance at life after a Marine reservist connects him with help in the U.S.

By Misti Crane
The Columbus Dispatch Sunday October 9, 2011 5:39 AM

Sher Jan walks on feet that turn inward — toes facing toes — and twist back, forcing him to balance on the outside edges. He has never known another way. 

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Story by Sgt. Earnest J. Barnes | 2nd Marine Division | Date: 09.29.2011

MARJAH DISTRICT, Helmand province, Afghanistan — A Petal, Miss., native used his medical training to revive a drowned Afghan toddler while conducting counterinsurgency operations Sept. 11.

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9/16/2011 By Lance Cpl. Tyler C. Vernaza , Marine Corps Bases Japan

KIN TOWN, OKINAWA, Japan — For almost two decades, Marines and sailors with 7th Communication Battalion have volunteered their time and energy at Hikarigaoka Nursing Home in Kin-Cho. From sweeping the parking lots, to mowing the grass or just spending the holidays with the residents of the nursing home, the service members have made a lasting impression on their local community.

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Story by Lance Cpl. Clayton Vonderahe
Date Taken: 08.04.2011
Date Posted: 08.08.2011 05:25

FORWARD OPERATING BASE MUSA QAL'EH, Helmand province, Afghanistan - Afghanistan harbors a harsh environment where street smarts are more common than a formal education, especially for women. Many skills that are learned from experience can be the difference between life and death, but with limited formal education, the society can only advance so far.

Continue reading "Female Marines launch first Musa Qal’eh woman’s school " »

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Story by Sgt. Tyler Hlavac | Marine Forces Reserve | Date: 08.03.2011

NEW ORLEANS – When a humanitarian crisis occurs overseas, many Americans contribute to disaster relief by writing a check. Cpl. Adam Marlatt contributes by strapping a pack on his back, gathering his team and plunging headfirst into the disaster zone.

Continue reading "In the ‘DIRT’: Reserve Marine’s ‘extreme humanitarianism’ takes him around the world" »

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Dakota Meyer, a former corporal, will be honored for his heroics in Ganjgal, Afghanistan, in September 2009

By Dan Lamothe - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday Jul 19, 2011 18:36:54 EDT

A Marine who repeatedly braved enemy fire in eastern Afghanistan attempting to find and save fellow members of his embedded training team will receive the Medal of Honor, Marine Corps Times has confirmed.

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Navy and Marine Corps Medal awarded to GSU grad who is now an ensign

By Jill Laster - Staff writer
Posted : Saturday Jun 25, 2011 8:58:41 EDT

Marine Sgt. Sean Barner and a friend were returning to a birthday party at a College Park, Ga., apartment after going outside to get some fresh air when they saw the attendees sitting silently in the living room.

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Story by Cpl. Michele Watson | 1st Marine Logistics Group | Date: 06.09.2011

OCEANSIDE, Calif. - The Marine Corps participates in humanitarian efforts across the globe, from the earthquake in Haiti to the typhoon in Japan. Here at home, some Marines take the time to volunteer in the local community and help make a difference in someone else’s life.

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7:35 AM, Jun. 2, 2011
Written by
Alyson Cunningham

BETHANY BEACH — On his bicycle journey across the country, Marine Maj. Bill Conner’s friends were never far from his thoughts.

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Cashion resident Pfc. Dustin Buckner and two Marines left Camp Pendleton, Calif., on Friday for Cashion to help with tornado cleanup.

BY BRYAN DEAN [email protected] Oklahoman Comment on this article 0
Published: June 2, 2011

U.S. Marine Pfc. Dustin Buckner watched in disbelief as national news broadcasts showed the devastation from a tornado that hit his hometown of Cashion last week.

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4/8/2011 By Lance Cpl. Heather N. Choate , Marine Corps Bases Japan

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, Okinawa, Japan — Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Forward), III MEF, traveled from Sendai, Japan, to Okinawa April 5 after assisting in relief efforts for Operation Tomodachi.

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4/8/2011 By Lance Cpl. Mark W. Stroud , Marine Corps Bases Japan

SENDAI, Miyagi, Japan — Cpl. Tori K. Tadehara was a passenger in the back of a 7-ton cargo truck headed back to temporary billeting where he would be able to catch a few hours of sleep before hitting the road again.

Continue reading "Marine ‘proud’ to help during Operation Tomodachi" »

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Camp Pendleton-based troops push through piles of rubble to retrieve disaster victims’ family heirlooms

By Jeanette Steele
Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 9:09 p.m.

The Marines taught Cpl. Adam Shatarsky to use his field shovel to dig fighting holes.

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4/7/2011 By Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch , 31st MEU

URANOHAMA PORT, OSHIMA ISLAND, Japan — More than 300 Marines and sailors with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, worked through rain, snow, and freezing temperatures cleaning Oshima Island during Operation “Field Day”, April 1-6.

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Story by Lance Cpl. David Flynn | Marine Corps Recruiting Command | Date: 04.05.2011

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.- Some of the finest young football players in the Jacksonville, Fla., area teamed up with a few of America’s finest warriors as the Marines took over the Junior Rank Diamond Flight football camp, March 25-27.

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4/3/2011 By Cpl. Megan Angel , III MEF

OSHIMA ISLAND, Japan — OSHIMA ISLAND, Japan – Three weeks after a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tokyo and set off a devastating tsunami March 11, affected Japanese citizens are still rummaging through the remains of their homes, neighborhoods and towns.

Continue reading "Japan's Road to Recovery: III MEF CG visits island of Oshima" »

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4/3/2011 By Capt. Caleb Eames , 31st MEU

OSHIMA, Japan — Approximately 170 Marines and Sailors from Company G, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit left the USS Essex (LHD 2) beginning Operation Field Day in support of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force, April 1.

Continue reading "31st MEU helps aid isolated island of Oshima" »

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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Paul Meincke

March 31, 2011 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- A group of Marines, including several from the Chicago area, are reaching out to help a 10-year-old girl who has been wounded and scarred by the war in Afghanistan.

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Video by Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr. | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.31.2011

U.S. service members and their Japanese counterparts have been working around the clock to restore the Sendai airport after the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the area in early March.

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Story by Gunnery Sgt. J. L. Wright Jr. | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.30.2011

SENDAI AIRPORT, Japan – A few weeks ago, the third floor terminal of the Sendai International Airport was bustling with business. Now, nearly three weeks after the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the area, it has become home for hundreds of service members working to clear debris and restore the airport as part of Operation Tomodachi.

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Story by Lance Cpl. Matthew Denny | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.29.2011

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan -- Marines with 3rd Marine Logistics Group combined forces with III Marine Expeditionary Brigade Aviation Command Element as an Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group to support Operation Tomodachi, March 29.

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By Seth Robson
Stars and Stripes
Published: March 29, 2011

TOKYO, Japan — The U.S. military constantly is monitoring radiation levels in Sendai to ensure its troops are not receiving dangerous doses of radiation from the crippled Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, the commander of the American military effort said Monday night.

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3/28/2011 By Lance Cpl. Lisa M. Tourtelot , Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

SAN DIEGO — Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, helped Feeding America San Diego open its new warehouse March 25.

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Story by 2nd Lt. Lindsay Pirek | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.28.2011

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan – Marines from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 (VMGR-234), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, the “Rangers,” assisted the Marines of III Marine Expeditionary Brigade Aviation Command Element in support of Operation Tomodachi here March 11-27.

Continue reading "Reserve Marines assist 1st MAW in support of Japan aid" »

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3/27/2011 By Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch , 31st MEU

OSHIMA, Japan — Two U.S. Navy landing craft carrying Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron 11, as well as disaster relief supplies and Japanese electrical utility trucks, arrived in Oshima Island, March 27.

Continue reading "Isolated Island receives food, water, power with 31st MEU, PHIBRON 11 visit" »

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Story by Cpl. Brandon Saunders | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.27.2011

ATSUGI, Japan – Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 continue to support flight missions during Operation Tomodachi transporting supplies to location inaccessible by road.

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Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.27.2011

EAST MATSUSHIMA, Japan -Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force transported supplies to Oshima Island near the city of Sendai March 27 for use in Operation Field Day, a clean-up project led by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

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Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.26.2011

EAST MATSUSHIMA, Japan - Marines and sailors attached to 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Forward) moved equipment and personnel to the Ooshiro Community Center here today to install shower facilities for residents here who have been without heat and water in the aftermath of the devastating 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that struck mainland Japan on March 11.

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By Travis J. Tritten
Stars and Stripes
Published: March 26, 2011

SENDAI, Japan — A group of excited young Japanese girls jumped and shouted to 1st Lt. Sean McMahon, “Sign it! Sign it!”

Continue reading "Marines in Sendai pushing for larger role in relief effort" »

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3/26/2011 By Cpl. Michael A. Bianco , 31st MEU

USS ESSEX, Off the coast of Japan — The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit continues relief efforts off the northeast coast of Honshu in support of Operation Tomodachi, March 25.

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By PATRICK DONOHUE
[email protected]
Published Friday, March 25, 2011

A corpsman at Naval Hospital Beaufort now has a prestigious combat decoration to commemorate his first patrol in Afghanistan.

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Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.25.2011

Humanitarian Assistance Survey Teams, III Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), are in Japan to assist in planning humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations following the March 11 9.0 magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami.

Continue reading "HASTs mission determines need" »

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3/25/2011 By Gunnery Sgt. Cindy Fisher , Marine Corps Bases Japan

OKINAWA, Japan — III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Bases Japan are continuing to actively provide support to Operation Tomodachi on mainland Japan.

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Residents Facing Freezing Temperatures

By Joshua Philipp
Epoch Times Staff
Created: Mar 24, 2011

Marine helicopters sweep along the coast of northern Japan in search of secluded towns and villages in need of aid. With residents lacking clean water and facing freezing temperatures at night, the Marine’s arrival in each area brings welcomed supplies to those left in the cold.

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By Travis J. Tritten
Stars and Stripes
Published: March 24, 2011

SENDAI, Japan — Tsuyoshi Sato stood at the Sendai Airport fuel farm Thursday evening as a crew of Marines used heavy chains and a military tow truck to pull a car from a one-story pile of debris.

Continue reading "Marines help clear out Sendai Airport after tsunami" »

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Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.24.2011

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan - Marines assigned to Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force provided much-needed support to Marines and sailors, as well as Japanese counterparts in Sendai March 23.

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By Gretel C. Kovach
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 5:27 p.m.

SANGIN, Afghanistan — The Afghan girl and her family met with the Marines in an empty concrete building strewn with trash, where the Americans could set their guns against the wall and remove their helmets.

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Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.23.2011

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ASTUGI, Okinawa, Japan - KC-130 cargo aircraft from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, delivered 16,500 pounds of humanitarian aid/disaster relief supplies in nine sorties to airfields throughout Japan, March 22 during freezing temperatures.

Continue reading "1st MAW aircraft carry cargo through elements" »

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3/22/2011 By Staff , Headquarters Marine Corps

ARLINGTON, Va. — Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit rescued a U.S. Air Force pilot downed in Libya March 22.

Continue reading "Marines rescue downed pilot after fighter jet crashes in Libya" »

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3/22/2011 By Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch , 31st MEU

USS ESSEX AT SEA — As the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit helps conduct humanitarian assistance missions off the northeast coast of Japan as part of Operation Tomodachi, officials are careful to check equipment and personnel coming back to the ship for possible low-level radioactive contamination.

Continue reading "31st MEU stays safe during relief mission" »

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Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.22.2011

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S.D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan – Humanitarian Assistance Survey Teams made up of Marines and sailors from III Marine Expeditionary Force conducted surveys in the city of Higashimatsushima in Miyagi Prefecture, March 22, to determine the extent of damages from a tsunami that struck after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake March 11.

Continue reading "III Marine Expeditionary Force supports Japan’s efforts to rebuild" »

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3/22/2011 By Lance Cpl. Garry J. Welch , 31st MEU

MIYAKO, Japan — As a group of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters made their way along the northeast Japanese coast March 21, the destruction caused by the recent 9.0 earthquake and following tsunami became apparent.

Continue reading "Marines deliver relief supplies to Japanese affected by earthquake and tsunami" »

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3/21/2011 By Capt. Caleb Eames , 31st MEU

USS ESSEX, off the coast of Japan — The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron 11, with a combined total of more than 4,000 Marines and Sailors, transited to the east coast of mainland Japan March 20.

Continue reading "31ST MEU moves to the east coast of Japan, delivers aid via helo" »

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Story by Gunnery Sgt. Cindy Fisher | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.21.2011

OKINAWA, Japan - III Marine Expeditionary Force is continuing to actively provide support to Operation Tomodachi on mainland Japan.

Continue reading "Operation Tomodachi continues: III MEF Marines, sailors continue supporting relief efforts in Japan" »

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Courtesy Story | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs | Date: 03.21.2011

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S.D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan – Yesterday, Marines and sailors from III Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) Humanitaraian Assistance Survey Teams conducted patrols in Matsushima and the Ofunato Port to determine the extent of damages from a tsunami that struck after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake March 11.

Continue reading "III Marine Expeditionary Force continues bilateral survey mission" »

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Story by 2nd Lt. Lindsay Pirek | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.20.2011

NAVAL AIR STATION ATSUGI, Japan – Marines of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (forward), III Marine Expeditionary Force transported 76 barrels of kerosene, provided by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, in six CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Tagajo Fuel Depot near Sendai, Japan, March 19 to distribution points throughout areas affected by the earthquake and tsunam

Continue reading "1st Marine Aicraft Wing transports fuel to affected areas" »

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Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.19.2011

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S.D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan – III Marine Expeditionary Force aircraft and personnel continue to support relief efforts in Japan, moving personnel, supplies and equipment from Okinawa to mainland Japan, March 19.

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3/18/2011 By Capt. Caleb D. Eames , 31st MEU

USS ESSEX, off the coast of Japan — The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron 11, with a combined total of more than 4,000 Marines and Sailors, arrived off of the west coast of mainland Japan March 18, after a major earthquake and following tsunami caused extensive destruction to northeast Japan one week ago.

Continue reading "31ST MEU ARRIVES OFF THE WEST COAST OF JAPAN" »

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3/17/2011 By Cpl. Michael A. Bianco, 31st MEU

SEA OF JAPAN — Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit left the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) to establish a forward command center for the unit, March 17.

Continue reading "31st MEU inserts to begin helping with Japan relief operations" »

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Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.17.2011

OKINAWA, Japan - Marines stationed at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, Japan, departed today bound for Yamagata, Japan, in support of Operation Tomodachi.

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By John Rabiroff
Stars and Stripes
Published: March 17, 2011

SEOUL — U.S. military personnel have delivered 40 tons of supplies to the hardest-hit areas of Japan, as humanitarian aid continues in the face of an ever-increasing threat from the failing Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant.

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By Charlie Reed
Stars and Stripes
Published: March 16, 2011

SENDAI, Japan — More than 4,000 tsunami survivors were still stranded along the pulverized coastline east of here Wednesday, and the region’s dwindling supply of gasoline began threatening rescue efforts and fueling a new sense of panic in the city.

Continue reading "Fuel shortage threatens to slow rescuers" »

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Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs | Date: 03.16.2011

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP S.D. BUTLER, OKINAWA, Japan – Humanitarian Assistance Survey Teams from III Marine Expeditionary Force surveyed heavily damaged areas today in Sendai, Japan, delivered much-needed water supplies and assisted the Government of Japan in coordinating relief efforts during Operation Tomodachi.

Continue reading "USMC survey teams deliver aid to Sendai" »

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3/14/2011 By Capt. Caleb D. Eames , 31st MEU

PHILIPPINE SEA — The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked aboard three ships of Amphibious Squadron 11, is heading towards the coast of mainland Japan and is expected to arrive March 16 in support of Operation Tomodachi, after a major earthquake and following tsunami Friday.

Continue reading "31st MEU headed for Japan coast prepared to assist" »

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Staff report
Posted : Sunday Mar 13, 2011 13:32:56 EDT

Marine forces in Japan are delivering food, water and other supplies to assist in disaster-relief efforts following the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated the region Friday.

Continue reading "Marines assist after disaster strikes Japan" »

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Story by Pfc. Justin Boling | Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort | Date: 03.12.2011

Marines are taught in recruit training to overcome whatever fear could stop them from accomplishing the mission or saving a life.

Continue reading "Marine saves three lives in Beaufort" »

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Staff report
Posted : Saturday Mar 12, 2011 11:26:25 EST

Marine forces in Japan are readying aircraft and supplies to assist in disaster-relief efforts following the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated the region Friday, officials said in a news release.

Continue reading "Japan-based Marines move to provide aid" »

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Photos by Lance Cpl. Tammy Hineline | 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs | Date: 03.05.2011
Date Posted: 03.06.2011 15:17

Photos of the 26th MEU who were directed by the Department of Defense to help evacuate Egyptians, who fled to the Tunisian border from Libya, get back to Egypt.

Continue reading "Tunisia Evacuation" »

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Published: March 5, 2011
Updated: March 6, 2011 10:41 a.m.
BY DAVID WHITING
COLUMNIST
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
[email protected]

It was, in the truest sense, a homecoming.

Six Marines. Nearly 500 miles hiked. And infinite love.

Continue reading "American spirit strong at Marine homecoming" »

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March 2011

The Marine Corps deploys Female Engagement Teams to reach out to Afghan women to address their needs.

Continue reading "Beyond Bullets: Female Marines Race To Win Over Afghan Women" »

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2/24/2011 By Lance Cpl. Damien Gutierrez , Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — The residents of Fairwinds–Ivey Ranch Retirement Community shared memories and laughs during dinner with sailors from Camp Pendleton’s Single Marine Program, Feb. 23.

Continue reading "SMP members visit local retirement home" »

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Posted: Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:00 am
Lance Cpl. Clayton Vonderahe, 2nd Marine Division

It can be a very humbling experience to share your abundance with those less fortunate. That is precisely what the Marines of the Police Advisory Team, Regimental Combat Team 8, did. On Feb. 15, the PAT Marines along with the Afghan Uniformed Police patrolled through the city of Delaram, Afghanistan, to deliver toys to the children of the Delaram Boys School.

Continue reading "Operation Beckham kicks good will into action" »

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Story by Lance Cpl. Reece Lodder | Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kaneohe Bay | Date: 02.23.2011

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii - The spinning tracks of amphibious assault vehicles pierced still waters and sent mud flying as they tore up the Nuupia Ponds Wildlife Management Area during the annual Mud Ops exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 22 to 24.

Continue reading "Tracks tear up MCB Hawaii ponds for endangered birds: Environmental, AAVs team up for 29th annual Mud Ops" »

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FEBRUARY 23RD, 2011 POSTED BY DAN LAMOTHE

Sometimes, the tail end of a story gets forgotten. Such is the case with sailors and Marines who recently returned from a deployment with the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, out of San Diego, Calif.

Continue reading "Marines and sailors aided refugees for 38 days" »

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2/7/2011 By Sgt. Melvin Lopez , 8th Marine Corps District

DESOTO, Texas —

A local Marine recruiter became a hero on the evening of Jan. 16, 2011 after he managed to nab an alleged thief who held up a Mexican restaurant where he was having dinner.

Continue reading "Marine recruiter apprehends armed robber at local restaurant" »

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2/4/2011 By Lance Cpl. Sarah Anderson , Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms

MARINE CORPS MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER BRIDGEPORT, Calif. — Established in 1944, the Bronze Star Medal is awarded to United States military members who set themselves apart by heroic acts in combat or meritorious achievements, not involving aerial flight.

Continue reading "Two Bridgeport Marines awarded Bronze Star" »

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The Associated Press
Posted: Friday, Feb. 04, 2011

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. Two North Carolina-based Marines are being honored for their actions in Afghanistan.

Continue reading "2 NC-based Marines to be honored with bronze stars" »

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1/30/2011 By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeffery Tilghman Williams, High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) Public Affairs , Southern Partnership Station - 2011

SAN JUAN, Guatemala (NNS) —
Sailors and Marines supporting Southern Partnership Station (2011) in South America provided emergency medical assistance to a hiker on Pacaya Volcano, near San Juan, Jan. 30.

Continue reading "Marines, sailors provide emergency medical aid to hiker on Guatemalan volcano" »

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1/26/2011 By Lance Cpl. Tyler J. Bolken , Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Jan. 18, 2011) — Heroism is often the result of instinct, instilled in Marines from their creation by the intellectual branding of the heroic stories from the likes of Chesty Puller, Dan Daly and Jason Dunham. All of whom are etched in Marine Corps lore because of their unrivaled acts of courage and initiative.

Continue reading "2nd MAW commanding general hosts heroes dinner" »

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By Tom Pfingsten - For the North County Times North County Times - The Californian | Posted: Friday, January 14, 2011 12:00 am

CAMP PENDLETON ---- On Saturday, Feb. 12, Sgt. Dan Arcand and seven other Camp Pendleton Marines will take the literal first step in an upstart fundraising effort aimed at assisting service members wounded in combat.

Continue reading "Marines aim to raise money by walking for upstart charity" »

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BY VIK JOLLY
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Published: Jan. 6, 2011

CAMP PENDLETON – About a dozen Pendleton Marines will hike from San Francisco to San Clemente over 22 days starting next month to raise money for wounded warriors and their families.

Continue reading "Pendleton Marines to hike from San Francisco to O.C. for the wounded" »

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By Don Norcross
Monday, December 27, 2010 at 7:59 p.m.

With his brother in the passenger seat, James Lamb eased a minivan onto a bumpy dirt road on the outskirts of Ensenada. Lamb, 34, was leading volunteers from a Lincoln, Neb., church to perform missionary work.

Continue reading "Marines aid missionary injured in Baja accident" »

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Story by Lance Cpl. Reece Lodder | Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kaneohe Bay | Date: 12.21.2010

WAIANAE, Hawaii -- Marines are imbued with a willingness to serve — from the time they swear an oath to defend their country to the time they join the fight overseas.

Continue reading "Paying it forward: ‘Kings of Battle’ Marines clean up homeless veterans shelter" »

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(AP) – 12.15.10

SUPAI, Ariz. (AP) — Children on the Havasupai reservation don't associate Santa Claus with a sleigh and flying reindeer.

Continue reading "Marines fly Santa, helpers to Arizona reservation" »

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Story by Lance Cpl. Reece Lodder | Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kaneohe Bay | Date: 12.14.2010

HONOLULU — Under the auburn glow of Honolulu streetlights, eight Marines in boots and camouflage trousers donned packs chock-full of fluids, food and 65 pounds of gear, yet still swiftly moved to the Honolulu Marathon’s starting line.

Continue reading "Pressing on with purpose: Marine firefighters hike Honolulu Marathon for second year, raise money for wounded warriors" »

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December 07, 2010 3:54 PM
By Drew C. Wilson
Havelock News

Any hunter knows how easy it is to get stuck on a muddy road deep in the Croatan National Forest after a hard rainfall.

Continue reading "Marines work on forest roads" »

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By CINDY LANGE-KUBICK / Lincoln Journal Star JournalStar.com | Posted: Wednesday, December 1, 2010 8:00 am

James Lamb and his brother climbed into the minivan.

Continue reading "Angels by another name -- U.S. Marines -- save Lincoln man" »

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11/10/2010 By Lance Cpl. Jakob Schulz, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. — The stations Single Marine Program’s shift last year emphasizing community service and volunteer work exceeded expectations for fiscal year 2010’s total volunteer hours.

Continue reading "Volunteer opportunities surpassed by Yuma Marines" »

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Video
November, 2010

Families struggling with Christmas this year should know the United States Marine Corps remains "Always Faithful" and standing by ready to assist, with very few questions asked.

Continue reading "Toys For Tots Changes Lives: The Cpl Miller Story" »

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Story by Lance Cpl. Victor Barrera | Camp LeJeune Base Public Affairs | Date: 11.04.2010

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune will once again host the annual Polar Plunge at Onslow Beach, January 2011.

Continue reading "Polar Plunge: Freezin’ for a reason" »

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Runners Arrived In Las Vegas On Monday

POSTED: 9:57 pm PDT November 1, 2010

LAS VEGAS -- Nearing the end of their journey, six Marines are passing through Las Vegas on their way to complete the Gumpathon, a two month long coast-to-coast run.

Continue reading "Marine 'Gumps' Running Coast-To-Coast" »

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10/28/2010 By Nathan L. Hanks Jr, Editor , Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany

MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE ALBANY, Ga. — Since 1947, Toys For Tots has helped underprivileged children throughout the United States by collecting new, unwrapped toys and distributing them as Christmas gifts.

Continue reading "Toys For Tots Campaign begins" »

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By Erik Slavin
Stars and Stripes
Published: October 25, 2010

YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — U.S. servicemembers helped deliver more than 170,000 pounds in supplies to victims of Typhoon Megi in the Philippines over the past few days, officials said Monday.

Continue reading "Troops deliver relief supplies to typhoon victims" »

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By KRISTY CHU
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
Oct. 19, 2010

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA – A little rain didn't deter residents from bringing their cars, trucks and motorcycles to Santa Margarita Ford Sunday to be hand washed by a member of the city's adopted Marines battalion.

Continue reading "Marines wash cars, raise money for families" »

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By Sarah Reed, Yuma Sun
Posted : Friday Oct 8, 2010

YUMA, Ariz. — Teacher-to-student ratios have been extremely high due to recent class size growth, which in turn decreases the amount of one-on-one time that instructors can spend with each child in their classroom.

Continue reading "Harrier squadron adopts Yuma elementary school" »

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10/7/2010 By Lance Cpl. Lisa M. Tourtelot , Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. — Thunder lit up the sky and rain poured down all morning, but nothing could dampen the mood of Make-A-Wish Day participants at the flight line here Sept. 30.

Continue reading "Air show makes wishes come true" »

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15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs
Story by Capt. Paul Duncan
Date 10.01.2010
Date Posted: 10.02.2010 01:19

PANO AQILl, Pakistan - The Marine pilots of HMM-165 Reinforced, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and VMM-266, 26th MEU combine their unique capabilities to solve complex disaster relief issues in the southern province of Sindh, Pakistan.

Continue reading "Marine pilots work together to obtain mission accomplishment." »

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15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Public Affairs
Story by Capt. Paul Duncan
Date 09.28.2010

PANO AQIL, Pakistan – Marines and sailors of HMM-165 Reinforced, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and VMM-266, 26th MEU have reached another significant milestone today after delivering 1,545,260 pounds of relief supplies since their arrival in the southern province of Sindh, Pakistan.

Continue reading "Marines Reach Milestone in Pakistan Disaster Relief" »

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USS Peleliu (LHA 5)
Courtesy Story
By Petty Officer 1st Class R. David Valdez
Date09.06.2010

USS PELELIU, At Sea— Helicopters from USS Peleliu and the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit began delivering humanitarian aid supplies to the government of Pakistan, Sept. 6, as part of ongoing American support to provide relief to flood victims.

Continue reading " USS Peleliu Sends Relief Supplies Ashore in Pakistan" »

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By Dan Lamothe - Staff writer
Posted : Saturday Sep 4, 2010 17:11:10 EDT

Marine operations in Pakistan were slated to last just one to two months, but Marines could now stay there for up to four, a top officer overseeing Marine deployments said.

Continue reading "Pakistan relief ops could last for months" »

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Story Number: NNS100903-07
Release Date: 9/3/2010 11:25:00 AM
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class (SW/AW) R. David Valdez, Commander, Amphibious Squadron 3 Public Affairs

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps team, partnering with the Pakistani government, is moving from Ghazi to a southern location at Pano Aqil Air Base, near Sukkur, Pakistan, to support relief operations as flood waters move south.

Continue reading " Navy, Marine Corps Team Moves to Southern Pakistan" »

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By Navy Lt. j.g. Beth Gauck
Amphibious Squadron 3

INDIAN OCEAN, Aug. 12, 2010 – Two Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit launched from the flight deck of the Navy amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu today as part of the continued U.S. humanitarian assistance to Pakistan in support of flood relief from a recent monsoon.

Continue reading "Peleliu Helicopters Launch for Pakistan Relief" »

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II Marine Expeditionary Force Public Affairs
Story by Lance Cpl. Tyler VernazaSmall RSS IconAlerts Icon
08.12.2010

What began as a conversation topic after physical training one morning between the Marines of 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, has become a 235-mile run around the perimeter of Okinawa, starting and ending at Peace Prayer Park at the southern end of the island.

Continue reading "3rd Intel Battalion runs for injured Marines" »

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By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 11, 2010 – The USS Peleliu will provide helicopter capabilities to aid Pakistan as the government there works to combat floods that are affecting 14 million people.

Continue reading "USS Peleliu to Provide Helos for Pakistan Relief" »

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3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Fwd) Public Affairs
Courtesy Story
Date08.11.2010
Location:AF

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – An Afghan gentleman begged a squad of Marines, out for a routine visit to a village in southern Afghanistan, to come to his nephew’s rescue. They entered the man’s compound and found a 10-year-old boy curled up in pain from severe burns over his back. This was a whole new mission for a group of warriors who normally spend their days training Afghanistan national security forces across the region.

Continue reading "Marines, sailor save severely burned Afghan boy" »

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USS Peleliu to Provide Helos for Pakistan Relief

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 11, 2010 – The USS Peleliu will provide helicopter capabilities to aid Pakistan as the government there works to combat floods that are affecting 14 million people.

Continue reading "USS Peleliu to Provide Helos for Pakistan Relief" »

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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — A Marine with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit saved the life of a teenager who drifted more than 100 yards off the pier at North Topsail Beach Saturday Aug. 7, 2010, according to the North Topsail Beach Police Department.

Continue reading " 26th MEU Marine saves teen" »

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MOAMBA, Mozambique — Trash riddles the compound where the two grimy, aging cinder-block buildings stand. The ground is covered with pieces of broken glass that seem even more abundant than the particles of dust in the air - not the ideal setting one might imagine for the education and development of a country’s youth.

Continue reading "Marine engineers repair school, provide facility for Mozambican youth" »

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50-mile run raised money for fallen Army sergeant's son

Under a red tent on the lawn of Community Bank on North Highland Avenue late Saturday morning, P.J. Kellogg was finishing a banana with an IV in his arm and his legs from his knees down planted in a cooler filled with water.

Continue reading "Marine tests limits to honor friend" »

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Series illustrates medal citations in graphic-novel style

By James K. Sanborn - Staff writer
Posted : Sunday Jun 27, 2010 8:36:25 EDT

The newest series features Cpl. Jonathan Yale and Lance Cpl. Jordan Haerter, who died in Ramadi, Iraq, after defending their post against a suicide bomber on April 22, 2008. They each posthumously received the Navy Cross for their actions.

Continue reading "Newest courage-themed strip to be released July" »

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When his U.S. Marines unit participated in an operation to take back the Afghanistan town of Marjah earlier this year from the Taliban, Sutter native Wesley Slattery thought it was the hairiest operation he'd encounter during his deployment.

Continue reading "Marine from Sutter a hero in Afghan war" »

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The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Jun 22, 2010 7:09:20 EDT

JACKSONVILE, N.C. — A North Carolina Marine who prevented a purse snatching is being recognized.

Continue reading "Marine awarded for stopping purse snatching" »

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BOSTON —

The Marines are planning a full on assault at Carson Beach May 8.
They will be combining their combat elements from the air and on the ground when storming the South Boston waterfront, just to show the city how strong their force is when flexing their muscle.

Continue reading " Boston beach to be stormed by Marines" »

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BOSTON —

The New England Center for Homeless Veterans received a helping hand as part of Marine Week Boston’s community outreach program this week.

Continue reading "Volunteers bridge a generational gap" »

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Bostonians driving past Marines painting a mural showcasing the Corps’ proud values displayed their support by waving, honking and shouting motivation toward the Marines at an intersection in Hyde Park, May 5.

Continue reading "Marines paint mural, display Corps to Boston" »

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BOSTON —

If there’s one thing Marines are no stranger of, it’s a “working party.”

Continue reading "Marines assist Habitat for Humanity’s mission in Boston" »

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Thousands of spectators cheered as a few dozen Marines marched down Broadway in Louisville, Ky., April 29.

Continue reading "2nd MAW Band visits Louisville Ky. for Derby Week" »

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BOSTON —

A ruptured water main in the city Saturday evening shutdown all drinking water in the Boston Metropolitan area, causing city officials to reactivate Chestnut Hill Reservoir as an emergency backup supply of water.

Continue reading "Marines support reservoir cleanup during water emergency" »

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Marine Maj. Gus Biggio will run 26.2 miles in Monday’s Boston Marathon with a friend.

Continue reading "Marine’s running marathon to honor his fallen friend" »

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Corporal: ‘Any Marine would have done the same thing’

By James K. Sanborn - Staff writer
Posted : Saturday Apr 10, 2010 9:03:00 EDT

Hippopotamus attacks aren’t covered during standard Marine training, but that didn’t stop one corporal from rushing to the aid of a married couple while on safari in Zimbabwe after their inflatable canoe was flipped and the husband mauled.

Continue reading "Marine helps save couple after hippo attack" »

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By James K. Sanborn - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Mar 24, 2010 16:57:18 EDT

Blazing guns, explosions, epic battles and superheroes are common elements of most action comics. But in a new comic series debuting this month in Marines Magazine, the heroes are Marines, and the stories of combat are unembellished, real-life accounts of how they earned valor awards.

Continue reading "Heroics illustrated, comic-book style" »

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Marines from Camp Lejeune remain in Haiti, some 6 weeks after the devastating earthquake.

Officials on the ground say the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit is not just handing out aid, but is helping to unite the people and governments of Haiti with non-governmental organizations and international aid workers.

Continue reading "Camp Lejeune Marines Continue Their Work In Haiti" »

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HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan – When a 4-year-old Afghan girl named Azerha was struck by shrapnel Feb. 10, her brother Quassiam did the only thing he could think of – approach a group of armed Marines miles away and ask for medical assistance.

Continue reading "Navy Corpsmen Save Injured Afghan Girl in Marjah" »

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HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan – When five injured Afghans needed medical attention, Marines and sailors from 1st Medical Battalion, Regimental Combat 7, came to their rescue.

Continue reading "Service Members Save Afghan Lives With Blood Drive" »

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ABOARD USS NASSAU — The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit is off the coast of Haiti Jan. 23 staged to support ongoing relief efforts in Haiti after a 7.0 earthquake devastated the country last week.

Continue reading "24th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the coast of Haiti, ready to assist relief efforts" »

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FORT BRAGG, N.C. --- The Pentagon announced Wednesday that it would send a second Marine unit to Haiti to support what has become an expanding relief effort for the Defense Department, deepening the American military’s role there.

Continue reading "MEU Diverted to Haiti From Afghanistan" »

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By Mark D. Faram - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Jan 20, 2010 9:41:46 EST

LEOGANE, Haiti — About 120 Marines with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, landed via helicopters in Haiti on Tuesday morning, securing a landing zone and a water distribution point in this town west of Port-au-Prince.

Continue reading "Gators deliver Marines, aid to Haiti" »

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By Philip Ewing - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Jan 20, 2010 9:35:48 EST

The Nassau Amphibious Ready Group, carrying the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is being diverted from its scheduled deployment to the Middle East and is instead heading to Haiti for relief operations, the Navy said Wednesday morning.

Continue reading "Nassau ARG, 24th MEU, tapped for Haiti" »

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The ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived off the coast of Haiti Monday to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief for earthquake survivors and bolster relief operations already underway in support of Operation Unified Response.

Continue reading "22nd MEU, Bataan Amphibious Ready Group arrive off Haiti Coast" »

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By Dan Lamothe and Amy McCullough - Staff writers
Posted : Thursday Jan 14, 2010 10:56:00 EST

The Marine Corps will send the North Carolina-based 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to earthquake-ravaged Haiti as part of an extensive U.S. relief plan for the island nation, the service’s top officer said Thursday.

Continue reading "Conway: 22nd MEU tapped for earthquake relief" »

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit is deploying to Haiti to assist in disaster relief efforts in the wake of an earthquake that struck the Caribbean nation January 12.

Continue reading "22nd MEU deploys in support of Haiti relief effort" »

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Troops from Camp Lejeune’s 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit may be called to Haiti to assist in disaster relief efforts, as base officials report that all units are at the ready and waiting for word from the commander-in-chief about upcoming missions.

Continue reading "24th MEU awaits call to assist in Haiti" »

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FORWARD OPERATING BASE HASSANABAD, Afghanistan -- In the middle of a foot patrol Saturday through what may be the most dangerous part of the most dangerous province in Afghanistan for U.S. troops, Staff Sgt. John Nickerson peered through the scope of his assault rifle at a group of Afghan men who were rolling a wheelbarrow toward him.

Continue reading "In Taliban stronghold, U.S. medics win friends for Marines" »

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CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines — Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit traveled to Baguio City, Philippines, to deliver food and clothing to landslide victims Oct. 4.

Continue reading "Landslide - Marines bring relief" »

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USS DENVER AT SEA, (Oct. 20, 2009) – — A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter hovers 20-feet above the ground, as Marines below link it to a cargo net filled with relief supplies. A signalman from Landing Support Platoon (LS Plt.) gestures to the pilot and the helicopter takes off baring the 14,000-pound load.

Continue reading "Red Patchers, Dragons provide essential assets" »

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HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Civil Affairs Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 3, visited a local school here, Oct. 8, to talk with teachers about refurbishing their schoolhouse.

Continue reading "Civil Affairs Marines Turn Attention to Improving Local Schoolhouse" »

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BUTLER, Japan, Oct. 2, 2009 – The U.S. military is providing critically needed disaster-relief supplies to mitigate suffering and prevent further loss of life in the wake of Tropical Storm Ketsana, which struck the Philippines on Sept. 25.

Continue reading "Marines, Sailors Bring Aid to Philippines" »

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MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Bullets were spraying down range at Gunnery Sgt. Christopher J. Clookey and his platoon during spring 2008 in Afghanistan. With a wounded Marine needing helicopter evacuation, Clookey purposely exposed himself to enemy fire in order to locate the direction of their fire. After pinpointing the enemy, he led his Marines to destroy the opposing force’s position. Afterward, Clookey was able to mark the landing zone to evacuate the injured Marine and save his life.

Continue reading "Humble hero earns bronze star" »

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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — When Staff Sgt. Chavis P. Bowers began his morning commute Sept. 22, he had no idea just how important his combat lifesaver training would be that day.

Continue reading "Marines save elderly man in car accident" »

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CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – A Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, nicknamed the Vipers, recently received one of the highest honors of a Marine aviator for acts of heroism during Operating Iraqi Freedom.

Continue reading "Viper Pilot Earns Distinguished Flying Cross" »

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII —
First Lt. Rebecca M. Turpin received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device at Combat Logistics Battalion 3’s Warriors’ Field Sept. 4, for her actions under enemy fire during the battalion’s last deployment to Afghanistan from October 2008 to May 2009.

Continue reading "54 Hours of Valor: female Marine awarded Combat V" »

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Staff report
Posted : Saturday Sep 5, 2009 8:52:35 EDT

The town of Newtok, Alaska — population 350 — is sinking. Rising Arctic temperatures mean the nearby Ninglick River is growing, the permafrost on which the town stands is melting, and the tiny village doesn’t have much time left.

Continue reading "Joint team to relocate entire Alaskan town" »

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BRIDGEPORT, Calif. — For as long as anyone who knows him can remember, Alex Saldivar has been fascinated by the Marine Corps. The slight framed 14-year-old who grew up in Bridgeport, Calif., watching Marines come and go is Autistic and suffers from Bipolar Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder—a combination of disabilities which mean his dream was destined to remain just beyond his grasp.

Continue reading "MWTC Marines make a dream come true" »

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By Gidget Fuentes - Staff writer
Posted : Sunday Jul 5, 2009 8:49:03 EDT

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — In nearly identical incidents seven weeks apart, quick thinking by two Marine combat instructors prevented likely catastrophic injuries when fragmentation grenades tossed by two students didn’t clear a wall.

Continue reading "SOI instructors recognized for saving students" »

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CAMP AL TAQADDUM, Iraq — Sittin’ in the desert, a thousand miles away from home, Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Davis, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, thinks about his lifetime and all the songs he wrote.

Continue reading "From country roots to combat boots, Marine sings his patriotism" »

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CAMP KOREAN VILLAGE, Iraq —
Female Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 7, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), have been participating in civil affairs missions with the Civil Affairs Group 10, 2nd Marine Division for approximately three months in various cities surrounding Camp Korean Village, Iraq

Continue reading "Lionesses work to improve community in local Iraq city" »

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CHICAGO — Lance Cpl. Sean R. Padfield, hardly ever gets the chance to show his family what he does in the Marine Corps. With Marine Week Chicago in full swing he’s taking advantage of the opportunity, including a static display at Sears Holdings today.

Continue reading "Marine receives rare opportunity" »

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CHICAGO — Approximately 1000 people, including 800 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps’ cadets from the local area attended one of two performances by “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps and Silent Drill Platoon at the historic Soldier Field Wednesday despite overcast skies and rain.

Continue reading "Local JROTC students attend Battle Color Detachment performance" »

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CHICAGO —
About 25 Marines, many from the Chicago-based 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines—a reserve infantry battalion — joined other volunteers at the Cornerstone Community Center in Chicago to help feed the needy and clean-up the facility today

Continue reading "Giving back to the community one ‘cornerstone’ at a time" »

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CHICAGO — Electricity filled the air as the eager crowd of hundreds waited with anticipation for the United States Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment to begin their performance at Oak Park & River Forest High School, Oak Park, Ill., yesterday evening as part of Marine Week Chicago.

Continue reading "Concert unites local Marine community" »

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CHICAGO —
In a sun-lit room of the Ida Ndyes Study Lounge in the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago, three Marine Corps general officers held a panel in front of students and faculty members yesterday afternoon as part of Marine Week Chicago.

Continue reading "High ranking officers talk, answer questions at local university" »

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CHICAGO —
The Marine Corps provided some local news reporters with the chance of a lifetime today allowing them to fly in a MV-22 Osprey.

Continue reading "MV-22 Osprey in full flight in ‘Windy City’" »

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CHICAGO —
A brass quintet with the Twentynine Palms Marine Band shared their music knowledge and answered questions about opportunities in the Marine Corps as musicians after performing at Roberto Clemente High School here today.

Continue reading "Party of five rocks West Side Chicago high school music class" »

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Marine combat marksmanship instructors from Weapons Training Battalion in Quantico, Va., trained with city police officers in tactical and pistol marksmanship at the Chicago Police Education and Training Academy here Tuesday.

Continue reading "Marines trade marksmanship tactics with Chicago Police Department" »

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Hickory resident provides another memory for Gold Star families

HICKORY - Russ Meade knows the power of a ballot.

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WASHINGTON, May 8, 2009 – Surfs up! Military children of wounded or fallen servicemembers will be able to catch their first wave this summer, thanks to Freedom Is Not Free, a California-based troop-support group.

Continue reading "'Little Warriors' Surf Camp to Host 100 Military Children" »

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JOSHUA TREE — Korean War veteran and Navy Cross recipient Richard Blasongame raised his American flag on a sturdy new pole Wednesday thanks to help from the United States Marines and some clandestine calls by a fellow veteran.

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MANAMA, Bahrain – Marines and Sailors assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (BOXARG) spent the day playing with children from the Alia School for Early Intervention in Bahrain March, 24.

Continue reading "Marines and Sailors Volunteer at Children’s Center" »

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Federal investigators began going through the wreckage Sunday of a small plane that crashed at a Marine Corps base, injuring the three men aboard.

Continue reading "Good Samaritans Pull Crash Victims from Wreckage" »

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SIGONELLA, Sicily — Sailors from USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit volunteered to clean up the Cassa Della Beneficenza Orphanage March 5 in Floridia, Sicily.

Continue reading "Sailors, Marines from USS Iwo Jima clean up Sicilian oprphanage" »

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The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Feb 27, 2009 10:45:51 EST

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — A Navy medic has received the Silver Star medal for heroic action during an ambush on a foot patrol in Afghanistan.

Continue reading "Lejeune petty officer receives Silver Star" »

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The pressure is on for hundreds of volunteers who plan to build a playground in four days.
The Marines have landed at Aikahi Playground, some 360 of them from Marine Corps Base in Kaneohe, to help with an ambitious task; start building a playground Friday and finish it by Monday.

Continue reading "Volunteers Work to Build New Playground in 3 Days" »

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2009 – Sixteen million new toys were distributed to 7.6 million children over the Christmas holiday through the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

Continue reading "Toys for Tots Successful Despite Slow Economy" »

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(11-10) 04:00 PST Lake Forest, Orange County -- A half-dozen off-duty Marines who raced through a burning motel on Sunday warning sleeping guests that it was on fire were hailed as lifesaving heroes.

Continue reading "Marines save the day in Orange County fire" »

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Blaze destroys Americas Best Value Inn in Lake Forest.

LAKE FOREST - Residents of a Lake Forest motel are crediting six on-leave Camp Pendleton Marines with saving their lives when a fire broke out Sunday in the motel.

Continue reading "Fast-acting Marines save lives in motel fire" »

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LAKE FOREST, Calif. — A half-dozen off-duty Marines who raced through a burning motel on Sunday warning sleeping guests that it was on fire were hailed as lifesaving heroes.

Continue reading "Marines Credited With Rescue at California Motel Fire" »

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In a few short weeks, U.S. Marine Dawid Pietrek was supposed to be coming home after his tour overseas ended.

Continue reading "Virginia Marine running in honor of fallen Bensenville comrade" »

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CAMP BARBER, Afghanistan – When it was announced that more Marines were needed to support Task Force 2d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment in Afghanistan, close to 300 Marines raised their hands and volunteered.

Continue reading "Marching to the ‘sound of the guns’ – more Marines deploy to Afghanistan" »

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Toys"R"Us, Inc. today announced the launch of its "Make A Difference" campaign to support the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation's annual toy drive.

Continue reading "Annual Toys for Tots Campaign Kicks Off" »

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MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. —
Marines and corpsman have fought battles, trained, played and saved lives together since the establishment of the Navy Hospital Corps in 1898. This rapport was proven yet again on the morning of July 15.

Continue reading "Corpsman saves lives on the way home" »

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (July 9, 2008) — A North Carolina based Marine was awarded a Navy Commendation Medal here July 9 for his actions in apprehending a prisoner who escaped from an Ozark County, Mo., courthouse June 10.

Continue reading "Marine ends prisoner's escape" »

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New River sandbars offer good raft training

There's more than one way to cross a river.

Continue reading "Marines bridge the gap" »

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U-TAPAO ROYAL THAI AIRFIELD, Thailand — — Using C-130 aircrafts, the U.S. Marine Corps has continued to send relief supplies to Burma in the wake of Cyclone Nargis, a storm that ravaged the country May 3 killing thousands and destroying crops and infrastructure.
However, many of the supplies can not make it to areas severely affected due to impassable roadways.

Continue reading "3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade showcases helicopter relief capabilities" »

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ELNORA, Ind. — Approximately 140 Marines and sailors from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit were called into action here after state and local agencies requested their assistance to fortify a levee in imminent danger of being overrun by the floodwaters which have devastated the area.

Continue reading "Marines, Ind. Nat'l Guard fight back storm waters, help save local town" »

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JAKARTA, Indonesia - Three U.S. Navy ships are sailing toward Myanmar, ready to deliver aid to cyclone victims if the country's military rulers allow it, a top American commander said Monday.

Continue reading "US Navy ships move closer to Myanmar, ready to help if asked: commander" »

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Staff report
Posted : Monday May 12, 2008 8:09:32 EDT

Marines and sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived off the coast of southern Thailand on Thursday to participate in Cobra Gold 2008, a multinational exercise focusing on regional cooperation and humanitarian assistance projects.

Continue reading "31st MEU arrives in Thailand for Cobra Gold" »

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WASHINGTON - The governing military junta in Myanmar has agreed to allow a single U.S. cargo aircraft to bring in relief supplies for victims of a devastating cyclone, the Bush administration said Friday.

Continue reading "US official: 1 shipment to be allowed to Myanmar" »

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Military regime allows in supplies, but visas stalled for relief workers

YANGON, Myanmar - After snubbing a U.S. aid offer, Myanmar indicated Friday that it wants foreign relief to help recover from a devastating cyclone but not foreign workers.

Continue reading "Myanmar junta accept aid, not aid workers" »

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WASHINGTON (Map, News) - Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday the U.S. military was stepping up preparations for a relief mission in Myanmar, but he said he couldn't imagine air dropping aid without permission from the closed regime.

Continue reading "Pentagon proceeding cautiously on potential aid drop" »

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By Gidget Fuentes - Staff writer
Posted : Thursday May 8, 2008 7:35:15 EDT

President Bush on Tuesday urged the military junta leaders in Myanmar to accept assistance from U.S. Navy ships and Marine forces in the region poised to help the nation recover from a devastating cyclone.

Continue reading "31st MEU may assist in cyclone relief" »

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Troops repair vacant public housing units in effort 'to give back'

Some 90 Marines took a break from weapons and combat training yesterday to pick up mops, paintbrushes, sponges and Spackle as they refurbished 30 vacant public housing units.

Continue reading "Marines help out on home front" »

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WASHINGTON, May 6 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Navy ships are standing by off Thailand awaiting permission to join relief efforts in cyclone-hit Myanmar, the Pentagon said Tuesday.

Continue reading "U.S. navy ready to help cyclone-ravaged Myanmar" »

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WASHINGTON (AFP) — US Navy ships, including an amphibious assault ship with helicopters and US marines, are standing by off Thailand awaiting permission to join relief efforts in cyclone-hit Myanmar, the Pentagon said Tuesday.

Continue reading "US ships standing by for Myanmar relief: Pentagon" »

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WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US and Australia led international calls Tuesday for the military junta in Myanmar to ease entry restrictions to allow disaster relief to reach the cyclone-hit country.

Continue reading "US leads pressure on Myanmar to allow in disaster relief" »

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FATULIA, Timor-Leste — Though food, cloths and shelter are known as the three essentials, education is a top priority. Killing two birds with one stone is always better, so when building a school and replacing the roof on another provides the shelter needed to harbor long lasting education, there are few operations more important.

Continue reading "31st MEU Marines, Australian Soldiers work to shelter education" »

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CAMP CHAUVEL, Timor Leste —
CAMP CHAUVEL, Timor Leste — More than 100 Marines and sailors from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Timor-Leste (formerly East Timor) between April 12-14, to participate in a ten-day multiple site medical, dental and engineering civic assistance project and community relations event throughout the country.

Continue reading "31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrives in Timor-Leste to spread goodwill" »

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The UPS Store in Sehome Village has teamed up with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to announce its first yearround initiative, the Toys for Tots Literacy Program.

Continue reading "UPS, Marines begin year-round Toys for Tots Literacy Program" »

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MONROVIA, Liberia — The streets were lined with hundreds of smiling faces and thumbs-up signs. Happy shouts of "Marines!" were directed towards a humanitarian assistance convoy of two seven-ton trucks and several humvees laden with thousands of dollars worth of hospital and school supplies making their way slowly through the city of Monrovia, Liberia.

Continue reading "Sea-based Marines deliver humanitarian supplies to Liberians" »

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PERSIAN GULF - Amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) set a new bone marrow drive record for the C.W. Bill Young Department of Defense Marrow Donor Program March 11 through 17.

Continue reading "USS Tarawa Hosts Bone Marrow Drive" »

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AKASHAT, Iraq (March 9, 2008) -- A little Iraqi girl cried from the pain caused by chemical burns from an accident in her home that covered her chest, shoulder and the left side of her face.

Continue reading "Corpsman committed to serving others" »

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By Dan Lamothe - Staff writer
Posted : Monday Feb 25, 2008 10:01:32 EST

Staff Sgt. Darren Smiley was sitting at Thanksgiving dinner in 2006 when he made a decision: He needed to see if he could help a man he barely knew by giving up a kidney.

Continue reading "Marine donates kidney to man he barely knew" »

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If you know someone who is committed 24/7, here is your chance to nominate them to receive the Military Times’ Service Member of the Year Award. Previous winners have cited their award as one of the highlights of their military career or some such copy to be inserted here by marketing.

Continue reading "Nominate your everyday hero" »

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Montgomery, Ala. (WSFA) -- Brianne Staub will never forget when she first heard the story.

Continue reading "Young Iraqi Girl Receives Heart Surgery because of Alabama Marines" »

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PORT CHESTER, N.Y., Dec 20, 2007 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- With more than 1 million visitors expected at http://www.toysfortots.org/ this December, they will now see free Month2Month.com eCards as a major sponsor along side Best Buy, Coca Cola and Toys R' Us. When these eCards are sent and received, it triggers a cash contribution to Toys for Tots.

Continue reading "Marines Toys for Tots Website now Features Free eCards that Contribute Cash" »

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 20, 2007) -- Five Marines from Combat Instructor Company gave up their weekend liberty Sunday to spread holiday cheer and show Marine Corps support to a special group of kids and their families at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C.

Continue reading "Marines help grant Christmas wishes" »

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Dec. 12, 2007) -- The holiday season is a time of giving for 2nd Medical Battalion, who kicked their season off spreading Christmas cheer.

Continue reading "2nd MLG Sailors spread Chirstmas cheer" »

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BAY OF BENGAL, Bangladesh (Dec. 7, 2007) -- Reconnaissance Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) used their unique skills to help bring food, water and basic medical treatment to thousands of Bangladeshis during humanitarian assistance and relief efforts here this week.

Continue reading "Recon plays key role in humanitarian relief" »

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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (Dec. 7, 2007) -- The throaty rumble of more than 130 motorcycles paraded through the air station with toys fastened to their storage racks to be delivered at the 60th annual Toys for Tots campaign kickoff at the Hornet’s Nest here Sunday morning.

Continue reading "60th Toys for Tots campaign takes spin in Iwakuni" »

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ABOARD USS TARAWA, Bangladesh: U.S. military help in relief operations in cyclone-battered Bangladesh ended Thursday but civilian efforts will continue, officials from the two countries said.

Continue reading "US Navy relief efforts in aftermath of Bangladesh cyclone end, but civilian aid goes on" »

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KAALAPARA, Bangladesh(Dec. 6, 2007) -- By working together liaison officers from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) Tarawa Expeditionary Strike Goup 3 and Bangladesh Army Medical Corps are making Operation Sea Angel II a success.

Continue reading "Liaison officers clear obstacles in Bangladesh disaster relief" »

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USS TARAWA, At Sea (NNS) -- Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) provided medical aid on Dec. 4 in Bangladesh for those affected by the recent cyclone.

Continue reading "USS Tarawa and 11th MEU Provide Medical Aid to Bangladesh Residents" »

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DHAKA, Bangladesh (Nov. 27, 2007) -- The 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade staff arrived here Nov. 23 to begin leading U.S. military relief efforts in the wake of Cyclone Sidr, which ravaged the country’s southern coast Nov. 15.

Continue reading "3rd MEB arrives in Bangladesh to aid Sidr victims" »

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ABOARD USS KEARSARGE (Nov. 24, 2007) -- On Nov. 15, Tropical Cyclone Sidr ripped across the coast of Bangladesh, killed over 3,000 people, left several hundred thousand people homeless, and ravaged the local crops and infrastructure. In response to the government of Bangladesh’s request for assistance, elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) embarked aboard USS Kearsarge traveled approximately 3,500 statute miles from the Sea of Bengal and is now providing disaster relief to the region.

Continue reading "22nd MEU (SOC) kicks off Bangladesh humanitarian relief efforts" »

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In support of the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Relief, and in cooperation with the humanitarian community and Bangladesh government, U.S. Pacific Command is providing additional humanitarian assistance to reduce further loss of life and mitigate human suffering resulting from Tropical Cyclone Sidr that recently swept through Bangladesh causing massive flooding and infrastructure damage.

Continue reading "Department of Defense to Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Bangladesh" »

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DHAKA (AFP) — US marines arrived to bolster relief efforts in Bangladesh on Friday as concerns mounted for survivors of killer Cyclone Sidr which devastated the disaster-prone nation more than a week ago.

Continue reading "US marines join cyclone aid effort in Bangladesh" »

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U.S. Marines have begun to help survivors of a killer cyclone in Bangladesh which has left thousands without adequate food and clean drinking water, a U.S. Embassy spokesman said Nov. 23.

Continue reading "U.S. Marines Join Cyclone Relief Ops in Bangladesh" »

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In support of the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Relief, and in cooperation with the humanitarian community and Bangladesh government, U.S. Pacific Command is providing additional humanitarian assistance to reduce further loss of life and mitigate human suffering resulting from Tropical Cyclone Sidr that recently swept through Bangladesh causing massive flooding and infrastructure damage.

Continue reading "Department of Defense to Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Bangladesh" »

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A pair of Marine helicopters lifted from the USS Kearsarge flight deck today with loads of bottled water, marking the first delivery of U.S. military aid to the storm-battered nation of Bangladesh.

Continue reading "Marines Deliver Water to Cyclone-Stricken Bangladesh" »

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By Bryce S. Dubee, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Wednesday, November 21, 2007

U.S. Pacific Command has sent a 23-man Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team from the III Marine Expeditionary Force on Okinawa to the southern coast of Bangladesh after a powerful cyclone struck the region, according to a III MEF/Marine Corps Bases Japan press release.

Continue reading "Okinawa Marines to assess deadly cyclone damage" »

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2007 – If asked, American troops stand ready to help the victims of Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh, Pentagon officials said today.

Continue reading "U.S. Troops Stand Ready for Bangladesh Cyclone Relief" »

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WASHINGTON (AFP) — Two US amphibious assault ships are bringing nearly 3,500 marines and more than 30 helicopters to help with relief efforts in Bangladesh, US military officials said Tuesday.

Continue reading "US navy sends marines, helicopters to Bangladesh disaster" »

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Washington / Dhaka, Nov 17 (ANI): Two US Navy amphibious assault ships are on their way to Bangladesh to help authorities in relief and rescue operations after the powerful Cyclone Sidr lashed the country’s south and south-western regions on Thursday night.

Continue reading "US ships on way to provide relief for cyclone-hit Bangladesh" »

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CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan (Nov. 2, 2007) -- Coordinators and volunteers with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program on Okinawa will be working overtime during the holiday season to extend the reach of the 60-year-old charity in the region.

Continue reading "Toys for Tots program expands giving boundaries" »

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LOS ANGELES —
The U.S. Marines agreed Thursday to train with state firefighters, in a move that could get more water-dropping helicopters into the air when wildfires break out.

Continue reading " Marines to Train for Calif. Wildfires" »

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2007) -- Marines here joined disaster-relief efforts for California wildfires Monday night by supplying food, water and hundreds of cots to residents on the base and in surrounding communities.

Continue reading "Camp Pendleton Marines aid in California wildfire relief" »

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By Michael Hoffman - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Sep 21, 2007 6:05:15 EDT

One Marine Corps League detachment is changing its game plan this holiday season after popular toy makers such as Mattel and Fisher Price recalled more than 10 million toys manufactured in China.

Continue reading "Recalls take toys from tots in Wyoming" »

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CAMP FUJI, Japan (July 12, 2007) -- Since he was four-years-old, Akira Tanaka has visited the Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji to interact with the Marines and sailors here, who he said he likes to call his family.

Continue reading "Fuji Marines, sailors continue relationship with local orphanage" »

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Ten-year supporter Jerry Turner hails it as "one of the most amazing nonprofit organizations in existence." More than 10,000 children in the Tennessee Valley know it as Santa Claus every Dec. 25.

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AL TAQADDUM, Iraq (July 1, 2007) -- In the United States things can be relatively simple. If someone is ill, he goes to the doctor. If a person is very ill, then they go to the hospital.

Continue reading "Soldiers, Marines pour their hearts into helping local Iraqi boys" »

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MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO (June 15, 2007) -- Students at Bayview Terrace Elementary held a Military Appreciation Field Day June 1, where they learned the importance of proper nutrition and fitness.

Continue reading "Marines share fitness, health tips with local elementary schools" »

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CAMP LESTER, Okinawa (June 15, 2007) -- Officials with the Armed Service Blood Program are looking for donors to contribute blood to bolster their depleting supply.

Continue reading "Our supply in short supply; Blood Program officials urge service members to donate" »

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BRISBANE, Australia – Sailors aboard USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and embarked Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) took a different kind of off-ship liberty June 7, during their four-day port visit to Brisbane, Australia.

Continue reading "Tortuga enhances community relations in Brisbane" »

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CIFUNCHO, Chile (June 9, 2007) -- Building cooperation and support through humanitarian missions as well as training, Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24 joined Chilean counterparts in distributing donated items to the needy this week.

Continue reading "Task Force 24 reaches out to Chilean needy" »

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DOUDA VILLAGE, Djibouti, May 21, 2007 — The Douda village primary school received some help recently when members from Camp Lemonier helped repair the school’s library.

Continue reading "Joint Effort to Repair School Library; Troops volunteer their time, equipment and expertise for local children." »

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FALLUJAH, Iraq(May 20, 2007) -- Children crowded the doorways to their classrooms May 16, eager to catch a glimpse of Marines and Iraqi Police, their latest visitors during a visit to their school.

Continue reading "Marines, Iraqi Police spread goodwill, soccer balls to Iraqi school" »

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ALMA, Mich. — A U.S. Marine drowned after saving two children who were swimming off Atlantic Beach in North Carolina, the military said.

Continue reading "Marine Drowns Saving 2 Boys Off North Carolina Beach" »

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CAMP PENDLETON – More than 300 Marines with the 1st Battalion, 11th Marines at Camp Pendleton stuck their toes into new leather sandals on Wednesday, courtesy of Rainbow Sandals.

Continue reading "Marines sink toes into gift. A San Clemente company donates hundreds of pairs of sandals to thank the troops." »

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ESCONDIDO – A popular bumper sticker emblazoned with the Marine Corps emblem reads: “When it absolutely, positively has to be destroyed overnight.”

Continue reading " Sharing their skills, 20 Marine volunteers help get Habitat project back on schedule" »

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GRAND RAPIDS — More than two hundred boxes filled the auditorium of the Marine Reserve Center of Grand Rapids today.

Continue reading "Local Marines Send Medical Supplies To Iraq" »

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CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq -- "She is our future... that's why we support the Iraqi Police, so they can provide a secure future for (Iraqi children)," said Lt. Col. Bob McCarthy, a 41-year-old Police Transition Team Leader from East Bridgewater, Mass., in response to an Iraqi tribal leader's gratitude toward U.S. forces for their efforts to save an Iraqi youth named Riyam Shihan.

Continue reading "The Girl, the Grunt, the Miracle" »

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JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Local marine corps are bringing joy to children by the humvee load today. This is part of the Toys For Tots program. They delivered hundreds of toys and books to children at Highlands Elementary on the Northside. The kids were excited to climb on the trucks and hang out with the marines, and it reminded them to be thankful.

Continue reading "Toys for Tots: Local Marines Deliver Toys to Elementary School" »

Posted by sr at 9:53 PM | Permalink

(Dec. 8) - The story of a group of Marines' quest to save a sick baby in war-torn Iraq gives some hope to humanity this holiday season.

Continue reading "Marines Save Iraqi Baby to Honor Fallen Medic, Routine Patrol Turned Into Mission to Help Sick Child" »

Posted by sr at 9:10 PM | Permalink

The Marines have landed. In a Wal-Mart, that is.

Continue reading "Local Marines and residents pick out items for Toys for Tots" »

Posted by sr at 10:20 PM | Permalink

Talk about a refreshing turnabout in circumstances.

Continue reading "Marines, Steelers fans score with Christmas toys for tots, Collection a winning play to bring smiles to children" »

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Unto death, platoon fulfills a mission in Iraq

It was a routine patrol, in the third week of June -- if, in fact, there is such a thing as a routine patrol in Fallujah, in the Anbar Province of Iraq.

Chris Walsh, a Navy medic assigned to a US Marines weapons company, was riding in a Humvee with three Marines, when a hidden bomb exploded in the dirt road just in front of them.

Continue reading "*Saving baby Mariam" »

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AL MADINAH, Iraq (Oct. 23, 2006) -- Marines with 4th Civil Affairs Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and soldiers with Able Company, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion of the 136th Infantry Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), accompanied Maj. Gen Tariq Abdul Wahab Jasin, Commanding General of the 1st Iraqi Army Division to visit a recently opened school in Al Madinah As Siyahiyah (Tourist Town) and distribute supplies to the children October 9.

Continue reading "Coalition forces open up school, issue supplies" »

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2006) -- More oft than not, Marines will jump at a chance to help others in need. Such was the case with Lance Cpl. Gilbert Cabrera, a weather observer with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s intelligence section.

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2006) -- More oft than not, Marines will jump at a chance to help others in need. Such was the case with Lance Cpl. Gilbert Cabrera, a weather observer with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s intelligence section.

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Marine Staff Sgt. Rudy Perez isn't due to get off duty until midnight, but by 7:30 this evening, his day feels complete.

"I see the weight lifted," says Sergeant Perez, watching a sedate but glowing reunion of wounded Cpl.Brian Smith and his family at the National Naval Medical Center.

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Somebody's Trapped in There!

As a U.S. marine corps drill instructor, Jamie Nicholson had a tough-as-leather scowl and a cannon-like voice that could drain the color right out of the faces of his new recruits. Whether driving his platoon on a 12-mile hike with 45-pound packs or ordering them to plunge fully dressed from a tower into water ten feet below, he pushed the young soldiers ceaselessly. As Marines he taught them to act decisively and effectively, even in the midst of chaos.

Continue reading "Drive-Thru Danger; How a U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor saved a man's life at McDonald's." »

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CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq (Sept. 9, 2006) -- “America’s Battalion” Marines made a midnight run to rush to the aid of a seven-year-old Iraqi girl after she fell from a three-story building Sept. 9.

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CAMP AL QA'IM, Iraq (Aug. 28, 2006) -- After befriending Marines and sailors serving in this region of Iraq, a 12-year-old Iraqi girl who is in need of a kidney and liver transplant is now in a life-or-death struggle.

Continue reading "Local girl who befriended Iraq-deployed Marines, sailors needs immediate surgery to live, U.S. military doctors say" »

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A Marine who grew up in Mayfair has been in the thick of the formation of a soccer league in western Iraq - part of a resurgence of the game all over the country.

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A Marine who grew up in Mayfair has been in the thick of the formation of a soccer league in western Iraq - part of a resurgence of the game all over the country.

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SOROTI, Uganda - More than 40 United States military medics and engineers joined forces with several dozen members of the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) this week to begin a series of humanitarian assistance projects in the rural Soroti District of Central Uganda.

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FIVE HILLS TRAINING CENTER, Mongolia -- The Five Hills Training Center is about an hours drive through the countryside outside the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar. The name, at first glance, almost seems misleading because for as far as the eye can see the site is surrounded by more than five hills.

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BEIRUT, Lebanon - U.S. Marines landed in Beirut Thursday to help evacuate Americans onto a Navy ship bound for Cyprus in the second mass U.S exodus from the battle-torn country. About 40 U.S. Marines arrived at a beach just north of Beirut in a landing craft and picked up 300 Americans who they ferried to the amphibious assault ship USS Nashville just off the coast.

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NAHA CITY, OKINAWA, Japan (June 23, 2006) -- The Japan Good Conduct Association recognized Marines, sailors and Okinawans for their contributions to the Okinawan community at the Japan Agriculture Mawashi Center June 17.

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AL ASAD, Iraq - Two Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 run during a half marathon June 3, at Al Asad, Iraq. The run was in support of the Susan J. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Race for the Cure. Fourteen Marines ran 14 miles and earned $240 dollars to go towards breast cancer research. MWSS-274 operates under Marine Wing Support Group 37 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

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BANTUL, Indonesia - International relief teams had yet to reach remote areas of Indonesia's quake-zone Thursday, where newly reported deaths from last weekend's disaster raised the toll to more than 6,200, officials said.

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BANTUL, Indonesia (AP) -- U.S. Marines joined an international effort Tuesday to deliver aid and medical equipment to some 200,000 Indonesians left homeless by a devastating earthquake, as hopes faded of finding more survivors.

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CAMP SMITTY, Iraq(March 16, 2006) -- An Iraqi family had just set the noon meal on the table when some unexpected visitors knocked on their front door.

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CAMP SMITTY, Iraq(March 14, 2006) -- Marines and Soldiers attached to 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment recently made a special delivery to the future of Iraq – the children.

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SOUTHERN LEYTE, Philippines (Feb. 24, 2006) -- Marines and sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's MEU Service Support Group 31 have been offloading supplies from both helicopters and trucks in the municipality of St. Bernard since Feb. 19.

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SOUTHERN LEYTE, Philippines (Feb. 24, 2006) -- Marines and sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's MEU Service Support Group 31 have been working directly with Philippine Marines since Feb. 22 in support of humanitarian operations being conducted here.

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31st MEU helping Philippine town destroyed by mudslide

By David Allen and Fred Zimmerman, Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Wednesday, February 22, 2006

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — U.S. troops are pushing themselves to the limits to dig for survivors of a massive mudslide in the Philippines.

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ST BERNARD (AFP) - Fresh from the Iraq confict and headed for war games in the Philippines, hundreds of US Marines have instead found themselves digging through the mud in an attempt to save hundreds of landslide victims.

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SANKABAR, Ethiopia - This is the war on terrorism that most Americans haven’t heard of:
A few days after Christmas, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Adam Reed rode into the parched, hungry village of Sankabar with a present: A new water pump. This month, Reed returned to the village, where elders gleefully showed the soldier from Sidon, Miss., what the simple irrigation system had brought: budding green fields of corn, bananas and oranges, the most promising crops in years.

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MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (Jan. 24, 2006) -- The colossal earthquake that violently shook Pakistan Oct. 8, 2005, destroyed more than buildings and homes.

The earthquake wiped out critical supply routes to Pakistanis. The open skies offered the only unobstructed route. (3rd Transportation Support Bn 3rd MLG)

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Shinkiari, PAKISTAN (Jan. 24, 2006) -- Navy physicians with the U.S. Field Hospital Shinkiari officially treated 23,000 patients Jan. 18 when they tended to an 11-month old girl suffering from pediatric sepsis, high fever and severe loss of appetite.

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2006 – Humanitarian efforts continue in Afghanistan as coalition forces helped remove snow from impassable roads and built "hygiene facilities" at a small school. In addition, international diplomats visited a provincial reconstruction team Jan. 21.

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AMRAN, Yemen, Jan. 13, 2006 – More than 780 animals received free medical care recently during a veterinary civil action plan event here.

While the number of animals treated was lower than in past VetCAPs held by the task force, team members said they felt the mission to assist local villagers was a definite success.

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PLAINVILLE -- Most years, there are about 200 Marines to sort and distribute 50,000 toys for the state's largest Toys for Tots drive. But after most were deployed to fight in Iraq this year, only seven remained to finish a job that would test the most dexterous of Santa's elves.

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A Lake Stevens group was unable to get about 300 presents it had requested for children in need.

LAKE STEVENS - Santa may be left holding an empty bag for hundreds of children because the Toys for Tots warehouse is empty.

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From the first day of boot camp, a Marine is part of a team, rarely serving or fighting alone. That ends when a Marine is severely injured in combat and rushed from the field for medical care. Those without family to care for them at home can find themselves alone with no place to go.

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The Joint Staff has authorized the award of the Humanitarian Service Medal and Armed Forces Service Medal to soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and members of the Coast Guard — active, Guard and Reserve — who participated in relief operations for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

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"They gave their life fighting for our Country...
now it is our turn to take care of their Children"

With the ongoing global war against terrorism and the continuing war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the goal of the Vail Armed Forces Week, is to raise funds for Recognized Military Foundations, providing educational scholarships, for the children who have lost a parent or was seriously wounded while serving our country. For this years event 90% of the net proceeds from the weeks event will be equally distributed to the

Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
and
Naval Special Warfare Foundation.

The balance of 10% to be donated to a Army Foundation still to be selected.

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After Hurricane Katrina ripped through Kathleen Faircloth's home, the single woman in Mobile, Ala., desperately needed help.

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When Hurricane Katrina hit, it didn't take long for Union County residents to respond. I've written about a few who have helped. Here are a few more stories:

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DALLAS, Texas (October 6, 2005) -- A headquarters Marine was recently decorated for his role in the re-establishment of the district's computer and communications systems following a catastrophic hurricane that forced the evacuation of New Orleans.

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MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2005) -- In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina federal, state and local agencies dispatched teams of personnel to provide much needed assistance to the thousands of evacuees who were forced to leave the cities along the Gulf Coast to include New Orleans, which was nearly destroyed.

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By Charlie Coon, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Thursday, October 6, 2005

A Marine rifle platoon from Camp Lejeune, N.C., and sailors from Naples, Italy, set sail Wednesday for a six-week training mission in western Africa. (1/8)

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Oct. 1, 2005) -- Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, stepped off USS Iwo Jima and on to Onslow Beach, Camp Lejeune, N.C., today as Special Purpose Marine Air/Ground Task Force St. Bernard’s Parish concluded operations in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. (1/8 2/10 E Battery and 2nd CEB)

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The Marines from Richards-Gebaur who deployed to help with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina were scheduled to return to Kansas City by this weekend.

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NAVAL AIR STATION NEW ORLEANS, La., Sept. 30, 2005 – A specially tailored Marine task force ordered to the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricane Katrina is headed home after wrapping up its work in some of the region's most devastated communities.

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ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. (Sept. 30, 2005) -- On Aug. 29, Hurricane Katrina made landfall and left a path of destruction along the Gulf Coast from the panhandle of Florida to the Mississippi Delta.

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CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 28, 2005) -- Students from Kinser Elementary School show off some of the money they have collected to support the ongoing relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina, the most destructive tropical storm in recorded U.S. history, in the school’s lunchroom Sept. 28.

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Shelters Go To FEMA For Command And Operation Centers

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DELCAMBRE, La. — There comes a point when the exhilaration of being rescued from your home fades into the reality of an uncertain future. Albert St. Pierre hit that wall on a sunny, wind-whipped Sunday evening the day after Hurricane Rita turned sections of Louisiana's low-lying coastal parishes into flooded ruins...

"If a Marine doesn't have a mission, he'll create one," Cope says...

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NEW IBERIA, LA.-- (Sept. 26, 3005) -- The Marines of the 4th Anti-Terrorism Battalion voluntarily mobilized from their reserve headquarters in Bessemer, Al., to lend a helping hand to the city of New Orleans after Katrina crashed through the metropolis. Starting in Biloxi, Miss., the storm chasers made a sweep south to the Gulf of Mexico and following Hurricane Rita, started moving east to their final destination in New Iberia, La. From there, they decided to stick around to see what kind of punch Hurricane Rita would pack.

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September has been a difficult month for Americans.We watched in horror the catastrophic wrath of Hurricane Katrina as she decimated the Gulf Coast of the United States.

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii — (Sept. 23, 2005) -- He had flown in for a conference, but 13 hours later found himself in Katrina’s path.

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MARINE CORPS MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER, BRIDGEPORT, Calif.(Sept. 23, 2005) -- To most, the devastating images from television news reports of Hurricane Katrina that ravaged New Orleans and outlying areas with category five force, are just that — images.

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NAVAL AIR STATION-JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 23, 2005) -- While Hurricane Rita continues to elude experts on her exact landfall position in the Texas Gulf Coast region the Leathernecks of Fort Worth, Texas based Marine Aircraft Group 41 continue a high-paced contingency of aviation assets to support the Katrina-battered regions of Louisiana and Mississippi.

Continue reading "Rita could add Fort Worth Marines’ efforts without subtracting from Katrina relief" »

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Marines from the east are still on the move in Louisiana and Mississippi helping those along the gulf coast. They are there to support those who have to rebuild their lives. From the moment crates of water and food are loaded into the belly of helicopters, hundreds of marines are ready to move supplies to those who need it, but there are challenges. (1/8 Marines)

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Stars and Stripes
Pacific edition, Friday, September 23, 2005

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Members of the Camp Kinser Young Marines showed their compassionate side recently as they raised more than $1,000 for the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

Continue reading "Camp Kinser Young Marines raise $1,155 for Katrina relief" »

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Focus: National Security
Focus: Hurricane Relief

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SLIDELL - They expected to see devastation. They anticipated horrific scenes of overturned cars and homes swallowed by water. But after nearly two exhausting weeks of working 12-hour days to help clean Slidell and area schools, the 100 or so U.S. Marines camping at Bonne Ecole Elementary School never expected to see a Mardi Gras parade.

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NEW ORLEANS - Four Soldiers, each with different backgrounds and experiences, have collided in New Orleans with the Ohio Army National Guard’s Company D, 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment supporting relief efforts in Louisiana. This mission is not the only experience they have in common. All four of these Citizen-Soldiers spent time deployed overseas in support of the global war on terrorism, although none with the Ohio National Guard. Each sees parallels between “there” and “here.” (entry note:The fourth served in Afghanistan with 3/8 Marines)

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At least 16 thousand marines from all over the country are in the gulf coast helping with hurricane Katrina relief efforts. More than 13-thousand are from right here in the east, and more could be on the way. (1/8 Marines included)

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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, NC (Sept. 20, 2005) -- The Marines of H&HS; barracks 4035 donated over 150 gallons of water, 100 different hygiene items, 400 food items and 250 clothing items to support victims of Hurricane Katrina Sept. 8 and 9.

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WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following statement was released today by the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society regarding efforts to assist Sailors, Marines and their families affected by Hurricane Katrina:

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The Marines have been doing as much as possible to be active in the community and provide relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

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ORLEANS PARISH, La. -- When most of us think of Marines, we think of tough guys who have seen it all.

But Camp Lejeune Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit say nothing compares to what they are seeing in and around New Orleans.

Continue reading "Lejeune Marines Liken Flood-Ravaged New Orleans To Iraq" »

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Founded in Memory of Marine LCpl. Phillip Frank, by Georgette Frank from Illinois. The Heart Of A Marine Foundation is assisting military families affected by Hurricane Katrina. Visit the web site to learn how you can help.

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Seabees from Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 based in Little Creek, Va., are clearing debris and performing repairs in local areas here affected by Hurricane Katrina.

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Hurricane Katrina’s devastation has reached far and wide, and once again Americans are exhibiting their caring nature with donations of food, water and money to the flood-ravaged area.

Continue reading "Wife of HMM-161 Marine aids Katrina victims" »

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