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Marines bid farewell to friend, brother
Story by Cpl. Mark Garcia | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 08.19.2012On a quiet Friday afternoon, more than 100 coalition servicemembers gathered to honor Sgt. Joshua R. Ashley, a fallen comrade during a memorial ceremony in the Regional Command Southwest chapel, Aug. 17. Read More
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Cavalry warrant officer still going at 40 years
Story by Sgt. Kimberly Browne | Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs | Date: 08.28.2012In 1972 the Vietnam War and the draft were still in full swing, President Nixon was in office, and the Women’s Army Corps was the only way women were allowed to service in the Army. Read More
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Legionnaires overcome difficult challenges to secure CH-47
Story by Sgt. Ryan Hohman | 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division | Date: 08.15.2012A CH-47 helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing in the Arghandab district in southern Afghanistan Aug. 12 when the helicopter suffered from mechanical errors. Read More
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Proper equipment saves Wisconsin Marine’s life
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 09.03.2012Every day Marines put on their protective gear and put their lives in danger. They wear a heavy flak jacket, Kevlar helmet and fire retardant clothing. With temperatures reaching more than 130 degrees... Read More
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Scout snipers keep watch over Marines
Story by Cpl. Ed Galo | Regimental Combat Team 6 | Date: 08.31.2012The snaps and cracks of accurate small-arms fire break the silence of the day. Read More
