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Marine Corps Fleet Antiterrorism Security Teams (FAST) are deployed around the globe with the mission to provide limited duration expeditionary antiterrorism and security forces in support of designated component and geographic combatant commanders in order to protect vital naval and national assets. The primary mission of a FAST company is...
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Fleet Anti-Terrorism SecurityMarine Corps Fleet Antiterrorism Security Teams (FAST) are deployed around the globe with the mission to provide limited duration expeditionary antiterrorism and security forces in support of designated component and geographic combatant commanders in order to protect vital naval and national assets. The primary mission of a FAST company is the reinforcement or recapture of critical U.S....
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Partnership of the AmericasThe Partnership of the Americas is a ground-training exercise which is part larger exercise known as UNITAS, hosted by U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command. Partnership of the Americas will give the participating countries' staff and troops the opportunity to walk through real-life scenarios which face our world today.
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The U.S. Army and NationalProducts associated with a discussion between the U.S. Army and NFL to promote positive culture change and reduce stigma associated with mTBI/concussions. This venue provides an authentic and meaningful opportunity to discuss the Soldier-Athlete commitment to education and awareness related to these injuries. WHEN: Thursday, August 30, 2012; 2-3:30 p.m. WHERE: United States Military...
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Olympics/Paralympics 2012Service member athletes dedicated years of hard work and overcame a spectrum of set-backs to represent America and the Department of Defense at the Olympics/Paralympic Games for 2012. This page is dedicated to athlete features and Paralympics coverage.
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Montford Point MarinesIn 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established a presidential directive allowing African Americans to be recruited in the Marine Corps. African American recruits were not trained at Parris Island or San Diego, but were segregated and received basic training at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, N.C. From 1942-1949, approximately 20,000 African American recruits received training...
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Diamond Flight CampsThe Diamond Flight Camps took place in 20 cities across the country from March through August 2012. The program reinforces Marine Corps’ values with America’s youth to illustrate how honor, courage, and commitment apply to success both on and off the field. During the two-day camps, former professional and college coaches and players introduced expert football instruction and assessment...
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1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment
More than 170 Marines recently returned from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan will visit 16 wounded warriors from their unit who had to be evacuated for injuries sustained in theatre. The Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, nicknamed "BlackIron," served three consecutive combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom over the past three years.
2012 Army Birthday
Two hundred and thirty-seven years ago, our Nation's leaders established the Continental Army, beginning a rich heritage of successfully defending this great country and her citizens. Today, we celebrate the continued honor, loyalty and bravery of our Soldiers in this noble calling. Our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs. This 237th birthday...
2012 Week of the Eagles
“2012 Week of the Eagles” will celebrate the 101st Airborne Division's 70th Anniversary.The theme for the week is “A history of valor.” It was through the actions of disciplined, well-trained, and physically fit Screaming Eagles who sacrificed everything for freedom, for peace, and for each other, that we have earned a legacy of which we can all be justifiably proud. From the...
2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl
The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, proudly supported by the United States Marine Corps, is a nationally televised high school All-American football competition and culmination of the Semper Fidelis Football Program. The bowl will air on the NFL Network on Jan. 4, 2013, 6 p.m. PST from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. One hundred of the nation’s elite...
335th Signal Command (Theater) Change of Command
MAJOR ARMY RESERVE UNIT CHANGES COMMAND
335th Signal Command (Theater) Installs New Leader. Maj. Gen. Stuart M. Dyer will pass the torch of command to Brig. Gen. (promotable) L. Wayne Brock, III, during the Change of Command Ceremony, Sept. 15, 2012, at Barton Field, Fort Gordon, Augusta, Ga.
African Lion 2012
Exercise African Lion is a bilateral, theater security cooperation exercise led by U.S. Marine Forces Africa and is conducted annually between the U.S. military and the Kingdom of Morocco to further develop joint and combined capabilities. The exercise will focus on building capacity, capability, and interoperability in the following areas: field and aviation training, humanitarian civic...
Air Force Week 2012
Air Force Week will return to New York City from August 19-21, 2012. Air Force Week is a program endorsed by the Chief of Staff of the Air Force that provides the opportunity to show and tell civic leaders, opinion leaders and the general public what we do, while at the same time, demonstrating our gratitude to the communities which support the Air Force by engaging in events what help give...
Annual Military Police Warfighter Challenge
More than 50 teams of military police will come to Fort Leonard Wood , Mo., for the 16th Annual Military Police Warfighter Challenge; a four-day event held, Sept. 15-18.
During the four-day event, three-Soldier teams from installations around the world will cover nearly 70 miles on foot while competing in numerous warrior tasks, battle drills and endurance tests. Most events are unknown to...
