Marines gain realistic combat training during Exercise Chromite
December 30, 2013 — Marines held their weapons tightly as they concentrated on the distant tree line. As the mock enemy approached, some Marines tensed up behind their cover while others made last minute gear adjustments. One thing was certain, the quiet, calm atmosphere of the Combat Town facility on Camp Hansen was about to shatter into a cacophony of simulated MORE
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ROK, U.S. Marines share knowledge, prepare for future
December 4, 2013 — OKINAWA, Japan - Republic of Korea Marines visited Marine Corps installations on Okinawa Nov. 18 – 21 to prepare for future bilateral training between the two services and to learn more about the U.S. Marines’ aviation combat element.The ACE was of particular interest to the ROK Marines as they prepare for the scheduled stand up of a ROK Marine MORE
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Marines contribute to Operation Damayan with expeditionary refueling point
December 4, 2013 — GUIUAN, Philippines - Marines established a forward arming and refueling point in Guiuan, Republic of the Philippines, Nov. 16 to support ongoing relief efforts taking place during Operation Damayan. Guiuan was heavily impacted by Typhoon Haiyan. Due to the city’s remote location, aircraft refuel there to facilitate the quick delivery of relief MORE
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AFP, US service members evacuate injured people in wake of Haiyan
December 4, 2013 — PHILIPPINES - The Republic of the Philippines was struck by Typhoon Haiyan Nov. 7, bringing with it some of the most damaging winds and rain in recorded history. The storm impacted millions of people, and left hundreds of thousands homeless in desperate need of assistance.Since the storm struck, militaries and volunteers from across the world have MORE
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3rd Med. Bn. hosts grappling tournament, tests MCMAP skills
December 4, 2013 — CAMP FOSTER, Japan - Unit events like field meets or warrior nights are routinely hosted to promote unit cohesion and help Marines and sailors maintain a positive focus on everyday life.3rd Medical Battalion expanded upon that concept by conducting a grappling tournament Nov. 15 on Camp Foster designed to increase morale and promote the Marine MORE
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Children, service members give thanks
December 4, 2013 — CAMP KINSER, Japan - Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment 35 brought holiday cheer to the Tai Chu En Children’s Home Nov. 22, celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday and feast with the home’s residents.The event had an American Thanksgiving themed, according to Lt. Cmdr. Harvey Macklin, the command chaplain with CLR-35, 3rd Marine MORE
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Forager Fury II to exercise Marine Corps Aviation
December 4, 2013 — CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan - Forager Fury II (FF II) is scheduled to take place Dec. 2-20 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Tinian's West and North Fields, and Farallon De Medinilla Target Range. FF II is firmly grounded in the successes and lessons learned from prior exercises conducted in the Mariana Island Range Complex (MIRC).During FF II, MORE
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Crewmasters serve as jack-of-all-trades
December 4, 2013 — OKINAWA, Japan - With the flip of a switch, a crewmaster turns on an auxiliary power source to prepare the aircraft’s engines for startup. Moments later, the engines of the KC-130J Super Hercules roar to life as lights flicker in the cockpit, granting access to the pilot interface.Marine crewmasters serve as a crossbreed of the crew chief and MORE
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