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CrossFit takes Marine from victim to leader
Story by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar / 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | Date: 08.28.2012It seemed like any other night as Cpl. Aaron Gardner walked through the streets of downtown San Diego in late 2009. Little did he know the events that transpired that night would change his life. “I used to... Read More
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82nd Combat Aviation Brigade pilots killed in eastern Afghanistan
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 09.05.2012Two pilots from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, died Sept. 5 when their OH-58D Kiowa Warrior went down in Logar province, Afghanistan. Read More
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Marines disciplined in desecration incident
Courtesy Story | Headquarters Marine Corps | Date: 08.27.2012Three Marines received non-judicial punishment today for violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for their role in the desecration and filming of deceased Taliban that became public in January 2012. Read More
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24th MEU Marines complete first week of training in Djibouti
Story by 2nd Lt. Joshua Larson | 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 08.31.2012Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit finished the first week of a Training Force package in Djibouti Aug. 31, the latest endeavor of the 24th MEU as it begins the sixth month of its current deployment. Read More
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From Vietnam to Afghanistan – End of era for icon of Marine aviation
Story by Sgt. James Mercure | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 08.18.2012First deployed during the Vietnam War, the CH-53D helicopter made its final flight in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 16. For the “Ugly Angels” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine... Read More
