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Marine Recovers 5, Awarded Bronze Star
The Marine Corps is moving toward a different mission in Iraq as it progresses further into the early months of 2009. Forces are currently centering their efforts to transitioning control of terrain and operations to Iraq’s military forces.
Grunts Assault Mock City
A squad of Marines carefully patrols through the eerily quiet streets of an Arab village. The still air hangs thick with dust and anticipation. A sudden explosion sends people screaming into the street.Marines Get Ready for Combat Deployment
Lance Cpl. Rosa Shaver’s day begins as early as 2 a.m. on a normal basis. She rolls out of bed, showers, brushes her teeth, fixes her hair and kisses her two young children goodbye, never knowing what time she will return to say hello to them again.Former CJCS Portrait Unveiled
The portrait of a former chairman of the joint chiefs of staff was unveiled during a ceremony at the Pentagon.Corps Deploys Cows for Iraq's Economy
At the suggestion of an Iraqi women's group, the Marine Corps recently bought 50 cows for 50 Iraqi widows in the farm belt around Fallujah, once the insurgent capital of war-torn al-Anbar province.Lejeune Marines Ready for the Fight
After months of non-stop preparation, Marines and sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) have completed their predeployment training and stand ready to lead Marine efforts for a 13-month deployment with Multi National Forces-West, Iraq.Chaplain's 'Guardian' Ready to Fight
If you search across the landscape of any battlefield where Marines fight, you’re bound to find a navy chaplain nearby.
Skids Fly to San Antonio
Approximately 75 Marines with six AH-1W Super Cobra and two UH-1N Huey helicopters from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Air Combat Element cross-decked from the USS Iwo Jima to the USS San Antonio.
Super Bowl Suds for Troops in Iraq
American troops in Iraq will be allowed to drink beer while watching this year's Super Bowl without fear of court-martial. In what is sure to be a major morale boost, Gen. Raymond Odierno issued a waiver to a strict military ban on drinking alcohol in combat zones.
Marines to Hold Shooting Competition
Marines of all ages, ranks and backgrounds have the chance to represent their unit, the Depot and even the Marine Corps in a shooting competition.Recruits Learn to Duck and Weave
During Event 2 of the Crucible, inside the arena dubbed “The Octagon” by drill instructors, recruits get one final chance to prove their mettle in hand-to- hand combat.Sodexo Serves Up Jobs Across the Corps
Military friendly employers are out there if people know where to look. Even during this economic downturn, those employers are still hiring veterans.Infantrymen Bring Combat Knowledge
The second Battle of Fallujah, known both as Operation Phantom Fury and Operation Al-Fajr, served as a major turning point in the Marine Corps’ mission to crush the insurgency and bring stability to the Al Anbar Province of Iraq.
Former Marine may be Obama’s NASA Pick
If selected by President-elect Barack Obama, Charles Bolden Jr. a retired Marine Corps general would be the first black to head the space agency.
Echo Marines Conduct Atmospherics
Marines from Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, conducted “atmospherics” on a security patrol in Rutbah, in conjunction with their Iraqi Police counterparts.Making the Digital Switch
Field wiremen with Communications Technical Control Facility Detachment, a joint unit made up of Marines from Regimental Combat Team 1 and 9th Communications Battalion, set up a new multifaceted digital switch on Camp Baharia, recently.Joint Operations Take a Big Leap
Perched at the edge of a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter, the U.S. Coast Guard Vertical Insertion Team Members (VITM) wait for the signal. They see the deck of the U.S. Navy's USS Crommelin rolling in the waves 70 feet below.Afghan, Key Marine Corps Leaders Meet
Key leaders of the Farah province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan met with senior leaders of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force, to discuss the alliance’s progress and security advancements in the southwestern province.Marines Order Body Armor Modifications
Acting on complaints from its combat troops, the Marine Corps has ordered major modifications to its body armor to improve comfort, mobility and safety. The decision results from a survey of more than 1,000 Marines, many of whom reported that their flak jackets were too heavy and restrictive.
Marines Ring in New Year in Kuwait
The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Kuwait today for it scheduled sustainment training at Camp Beuhring, Kuwait, and its surrounding ranges.Most Popular
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