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Marines Put Plate Carrier to the Test
Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, tested the Improved Scalable Plate Carrier, here.
Marines Prepare for What is to Come
Under cover of the thick tree line, Marines and Sailors with 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conducted training with the M777A2 Light-weight Howitzer, here. The Marines and sailors spent two days at Gun Point 23 training in both artillery and improvised infantry tactics.The Benefits of Training in Yuma
Marines are no stranger to being in the field. They rise early in the morning, pack into armored vehicles and prepare to press through strenuous training schedules.Marines 'Set Sights' on Marksmanship
Marines are currently partaking in the most recent Combat Marksmanship Coaches course at the Marksmanship Training Unit rifle range that started April 20 and is scheduled to end May 8.Corps Refuelers to Pack ISR, Firepower
The Corps' 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines said they needed it. Now Marines across the fleet are going to see a smarter -- and meaner -- air refueling capability. The Corps is moving quickly with an ambitious plan to arm one of the service's aviation workhorses with intel-gathering capabilities and a trio of weapons systems.
2nd LAR Remembers Fallen Brothers
Marines from 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, may have lost some of their brothers, but will never forget their sacrifice.Female Marine Serves as Gunner
A city girl from coastal California shocked her relatives and friends when she became the first in her family to join the Marine Corps in 2005.
New GI Bill Sign-ups Begin Today
Up to half a million veterans are expected to begin seeking federal college aid today as the largest GI Bill program since the Vietnam War hits its first critical milestone.Aviation Ordnance Celebrates 87 Years
Eighty-seven years of explosive power and tradition culminated in a two-day birthday celebration.Marine Keeps Others Off Wayward Path
For his Marines, the flashes of the drill instructor are still there—the deep, froggy voice, the piercing eyes and their intimidating swagger.
US Can't Back Cancer Assurances to Marines
In an about-face, the government has disavowed a 12-year-old federal report that found little or no cancer risk for adults who lived at Camp Lejeune, N.C., where drinking water was contaminated for three decades. Up to a million people could have been exposed to cancer-causing toxins, federal officials now say.
Marine Won't Face Haditha Charge Again
A military appeals court has refused to reinstate war-crime charges against a Marine in connection with the deaths of 24 Iraqi civilians.Relic Hunters Seek History, Find Trouble
Relic hunters are defined as those who search for something that is cherished for its age or historic interest. Therefore it’s no surprise that Quantico, a place full of history, has seen its fair share of treasure seekers.California Marine Diagnosed With Swine Flu
The Pentagon said Wednesday a Marine based in Southern California has been confirmed to be ill with swine flu and is under quarantine, along with about 30 other Marines.'Every Marine a Rifleman'
The mantra of “every Marine a rifleman” rang true as friends, family and competitors gathered for the 2009 Marine Corps Rifle and Pistol Matches awards ceremony.Gates Visits Marines Before Deploying
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates met with Marines from the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, April 23, as thousands of them prepare to deploy to Southern Afghanistan.Growing a Platoon From the Ground Up
Within Regimental Combat Team 8 is a family. It’s a mish-mash of brothers from five different battalions fused together through leadership, camaraderie and most importantly; mission success. This platoon is Shepherd Mobile.Chaplains Connect With Command
The 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) command chaplain hosted a conference with the group’s subordinate Religious Ministry Teams aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq.Corpsman Charged With Murdering Woman
A Camp Lejeune Navy Corpsman has been charged in the shooting death of a 22-year-old woman at a Sanford nightclub early morning Sunday. The Sailor is charged by police with first-degree murder in the death of LaToyia McIntyre.Small-Town Leads Marine to Big Success
All across the United States, from coast to coast and from border to border, you’ll find thousands of small, one-stoplight towns where livestock usually outnumber people.Most Popular
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