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Alaska fisherman’s patience pays off as Marine scout sniper

Courtesy Story | 1st Marine Division | Date: 10.29.2012

A six-man team of scout snipers hiked through snowy, mountainous terrain under heavy winds. With freezing temperatures and no warming layers packed, the Marines looked to Sgt. Emmanuel P. Velayo to get them... Read More

13th MEU Marines bring historic Carrier to life once more

Story by Sgt. Christopher O'Quin | 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 10.07.2012

Decades ago, Marines lived aboard an aircraft carrier during such famous battles as Iwo Jima and Okinawa. It now lives on as a museum ship, reminding the public of what American strength once looked like during... Read More

Fleet Week’s Parade of Ships lands in San Francisco Bay

Story by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes | 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade | Date: 10.06.2012

San Francisco Fleet Week 2012 opened the weekend with one of the week’s premier event, the Parade of Ships, Oct. 6. Read More

13th MEU Marines, Sailors train to navigate collapsed concrete jungles

Story by Sgt. Christopher O'Quin | 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 10.05.2012

An earthquake or natural catastrophe can happen in minutes, threatening people’s lives and welfare. On Oct. 05, 2012, 10 Marines and Sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit,... Read More

Bay Area Marine values Corps’ disaster relief capabilities

Story by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes | 1st Marine Division | Date: 10.05.2012

U.S. Marine Sgt. Ivan Garcia said coming home for duty might be a bit more meaningful for him than for the average Marine serving at San Francisco Fleet Week 2012. Read More