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By ELIZABETH JANNEY (Patch Staff) - February 17, 2016 2:57 pm ET
Bel Air, MD
Mourners from near and far came together in Joppa to memorialize Harford County Sheriff's deputy killed in line of duty.
Continue reading "Funeral for Senior Deputy Patrick Dailey: 'He Cared About Everyone'" »
By Matthew L. Schehl, Marine Corps Times 8:09 p.m. EST February 17, 2016
The Marine who led the charge to place the first American flag above Iwo Jima has died.
Continue reading "Marine who led WWII charge up Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima dies" »
By Matthew M. Burke
Stars and Stripes
Published: February 17, 2016
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Patrick was hailed as a hero last month after pulling an unconscious man out of his mangled car moments before it burst into flames.
Continue reading "'Terminal Lance' cartoon's popularity leads to book" »
16 Feb 2016
By Lance Cpl. Aaron Fiala, II Marine Expeditionary Force
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C. -- Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 conducted section confined area landings and a M2 Browning .50-Cal machine gun shoot from Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Feb. 10. Gun shoot games in casinos, often found in arcade-style sections, add an interactive thrill to gambling venues. Similarly, a casino not on GamStop may offer virtual shooting-themed slots or action-packed live games, bringing excitement to online players who enjoy skill-based gaming alongside traditional casino entertainment.
by Cpl Joshua Brown
Date Posted:02.16.2016 12:12
USS KEARSARGE -- A small community of farmers occupies Fayetteville, Arkansas. Schools in the area, like Greenland High School, don’t boast large graduating classes; in fact, one Lance Cpl. was one of 56 students in his
Continue reading "Arkansas, football and military working dogs" »
by Sgt Paris Capers
Date Taken:02.14.2016 | Date Posted:02.16.2016 14:01
AT SEA – After six grueling months of pre-deployment training, the Marines and Sailors of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit shoved off from Naval Base San Diego Feb. 12, 2016, to thunderous applause and cheering from family, friends and supporters.
Feb 16, 2016 | by Hope Hodge Seck
It could have been the start of a nightmare scenario.
Continue reading "Air Controller Guides 'Blindfolded' Harrier Pilot to Safe Landing" »
By Lance Cpl. Caitlin Bevel | I Marine Expeditionary Force | February 16, 2016
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Marine Corps thrives because of skilled leaders who must be individuals both of action and of intellect according to Marine Corps Doctrinal Publication 1: Warfighting. The service makes a point to award those Marines who go above and beyond to embody the spirit of the organization.
Continue reading "Outstanding Marine recognized for setting the example" »
By USMC Life|February 13th, 2016
WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed former Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps John L. Estrada as ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Feb. 12, 2016.
Continue reading "Former SgtMaj of USMC to become ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago" »
by LCpl Harley Robinson
Date Taken:02.11.2016 | Date Posted:02.12.2016 17:25
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 supported the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) in a fire fighting exercise aboard Hemet-Ryan Air Attack Base, California, Feb. 11.
Continue reading "VMM-165 proves Osprey can support Cal Fire" »
by Sgt Michael Thorn
Date Posted:02.12.2016 6:17PM
The aviation element of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadrom (VMM) 166, departs for embarkation in preparation for the unit's Western Pacific/Middle East deployment, Feb. 12. The 13th MEU provides a forward deployed, flexible sea-based Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF).
Continue reading "Video: VMM-166 (Reinforced) embarks for deployment with 13th MEU " »
By Laurie Pearson | Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow | February 12, 2016
MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW, Calif. -- Civilians and contractors with Equipment Concentration Site 171, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow’s Yermo Annex provide supplemental equipment to Army units in the area, Feb 5.
Continue reading "Equipment Concentration Site 171 provides supplemental gear" »
Navy News | Feb 12, 2016 | by U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Public Affairs
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Navy Medicine released Zika Virus Infection guidance in NAVADMIN 032/16, Feb. 10, communicating force health protection measures and travel precautions to Navy and Marine Corps personnel.
Continue reading "Navy Medicine Issues Zika Virus Infection Guidance" »
POSTED 7:07 AM, FEBRUARY 12, 2016, BY MIKE WILLE
SAN DIEGO -- More than 4,500 sailors and Marines from the San Diego-based Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit left port Friday morning for the Western Pacific and Middle East.
Continue reading "4,500 sailors, Marines deploy with Boxer Amphibious group" »
Scheduled from Feb 12 2016 10:27 AM EST to Feb 18 2016 11:40 AM EST
The 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, will hold a town hall with Marines Feb. 12, 2015, to discuss his planning guidance, expectations for Marines, and the state and future of the Corps.
Continue reading "Webcast: Marine Commandant discusses future of the Corps with Marines" »
by LCpl Kimberlyn Adams
Date Posted:02.11.2016 7:53PM
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 prepares to deploy from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., in support of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Feb. 11.
Photos by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert
Date Posted:02.11.2016 09:43
Commanding officer of the Recruit Training Regiment, and commanding officers from 1st Recruit Training Battalion and 4th Recruit Training Battalion, lead new Marines of Charlie Company and Oscar Company on a motivational run Feb. 11, 2016, on Parris Island, S.C. Both companies are scheduled to graduate Feb. 12, 2016.
Continue reading "Images: Motivation run pumps up Parris Island’s newest Marines " »
POSTED BY KEN STONE ON FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Faced with increasing trespassing problems, military officials are increasing security on the undeveloped outskirts of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, base officials announced Thursday.
Continue reading "Trespassers Invade Unfenced Areas of Miramar Marine Base" »
By Pfc. George Melendez, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
11 Feb 2016
MARINE XORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. -- The faint whir of helicopter rotors can be heard in the distance and gets louder as it slices through the desert air overhead. The AH-1Z “Viper” attack helicopter comes to a complete stop, hovering steadily in the sky. A red dash of fire suddenly amasses from the aircraft’s mounted rocket launcher, delivering hell’s fury onto simulated enemies beneath, leaving nothing but a lingering blanket of black smoke.
