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Fleet Week’s Parade of Ships lands in San Francisco Bay
San Francisco Fleet Week 2012 opened the weekend with one of the week’s premier event, the Parade of Ships, Oct. 6.
10.6.2012 Story by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes
San Francisco Fleet Week 2012 opened the weekend with one of the week’s premier event, the Parade of Ships, Oct. 6.10.6.2012 Story by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes
U.S. Marines get promoted while deployed at sea
On the first of each month the U.S. Marine Corps authorizes a certain number of promotions for different ranks and job fields. For Marines deployed with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit being deployed at sea doesn’t keep them from moving up to the next rank. On Oct. 1, 2012, a number of promotions took place aboard the three ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group – USS Iwo Jima, USS New York and USS Gunston Hall – the ships that the 2,300 Marines of 24th MEU are embarked on. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima ARG are currently deployed to U.S. Central Command in the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet area of responsibility where they are serving as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of supporting a variety of missions from combat to humanitarian assistance. Since deploying in March, 24th MEU has participated in a number of theater security cooperation events and training exercises, which included African Lion 12 in Morocco, the largest training exercise in U.S. Africa Command, and Eager Lion 12 in Jordan, the largest exercise in CENTCOM.
10.6.2012 Story by Capt. Robert Shuford
On the first of each month the U.S. Marine Corps authorizes a certain number of promotions for different ranks and job fields. For Marines deployed with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit being deployed at sea doesn’t keep them from moving up to the next rank. On Oct. 1, 2012, a number of promotions took place aboard the three ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group – USS Iwo Jima, USS New York and USS Gunston Hall – the ships that the 2,300 Marines of 24th MEU are embarked on. The 24th MEU and Iwo Jima ARG are currently deployed to U.S. Central Command in the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet area of responsibility where they are serving as a theater reserve and crisis response force capable of supporting a variety of missions from combat to humanitarian assistance. Since deploying in March, 24th MEU has participated in a number of theater security cooperation events and training exercises, which included African Lion 12 in Morocco, the largest training exercise in U.S. Africa Command, and Eager Lion 12 in Jordan, the largest exercise in CENTCOM.
10.6.2012 Story by Capt. Robert Shuford
Leaders discuss Marine side of Fleet Week
Top leaders from I Marine Expeditionary Force gathered with local and government organizations during the 2-day Senior Leadership Seminar aboard the USS Makin Island in San Francisco, Oct. 4-5.
10.5.2012 Story by Cpl. Jennifer Pirante
Top leaders from I Marine Expeditionary Force gathered with local and government organizations during the 2-day Senior Leadership Seminar aboard the USS Makin Island in San Francisco, Oct. 4-5.
10.5.2012 Story by Cpl. Jennifer Pirante
Bay Area Marine values Corps’ disaster relief capabilities
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.
10.5.2012 Story by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes
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 2012.10.5.2012 Story by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes
Landing support specialist turned security team leader: North Tonawanda native gains new experience during third combat deployment
After becoming a Marine less than five years ago, Sgt. Bryan Hall has spent much of his time in Afghanistan. He is currently serving on his third deployment in Helmand province. While being deployed is something Hall has become accustom to, this deployment has been a whole new experience.
10.6.2012 Story by Sgt. John Jackson
After becoming a Marine less than five years ago, Sgt. Bryan Hall has spent much of his time in Afghanistan. He is currently serving on his third deployment in Helmand province. While being deployed is something Hall has become accustom to, this deployment has been a whole new experience.10.6.2012 Story by Sgt. John Jackson
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Lucas Oil Air Show comes to SFFW
The Lucas Oil Air Show demonstrates aerobatics during San Fransisco Fleet Week's air show in San Francisco, Oct. 6. Available in High Definition.
Taken: 10.06.2012
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Crowd cheers during SFFW airshow
The crowd cheered as San Franisco Fleet Week's air show featured the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in...
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Blue Angles soar during SFFW airshow
San Franisco Fleet Week's air show featured the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in San Francisco, Oct. 6....
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Lance Cpl. David Pawlowski University of Michigan Shout Out
Lance Cpl. David Pawlowski deployed with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit on board the USS Iwo...
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Cpl. Anthony Gisolo Purdue Boilermakers Shout Out
Cpl. Anthony Gisolo deployed with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit on board the USS Iwo Jima...
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Headline: Leaders discuss Marine side of Fleet Week
Top leaders from I Marine Expeditionary Force gathered with local and government organizations...
Taken: 10.05.2012
1st Marine Division Band performs on Pier 39
The 1st Marine Division Band's party band ensemble out of Camp Pendleton, Calif., perform for...
Taken: 10.05.2012
Blue Angels Fly Over San Francisco Bay
Blue Angels fly over San Francisco Bay as people watch from Marina Green during San Francisco...
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MarinesTV Headlines: Marines Get Back to Amphibious Roots with Navy Equipment
Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 1 conducted amphibious training with sailors from...
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MarinesTV Headlines: Voting and Domestic Violence Awareness
Lance Cpl. John Tucker informs about absentee voting and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Taken: 10.05.2012
MarinesTV Headlines: Marines, Sailors Land in San Francisco
Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, working with sailors of Assault Craft Unit 5,...
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Recent Images
Amphibious Exercise 2013U.S. Marines prepare to board the USS Frank Cable for a tour of the ship and submarine in Subic Bay, Philippines, on Sept. 9, 2012. The Marines...
Taken: 09.10.2012
Fleet Week’s Parade of Ships lands in San Francisco BayThe U.S. Navy’s USS Preble, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, cruises through the San Francisco Bay past Alcatraz Island, Oct. 6, 2012, during...
Taken: 10.6.2012
Amphibious Exercise 2013U.S. Navy Chief Kristi Pashkevich and U.S. Marine SSgt Kevin Tisdale joke with each other during a dinner party aboard the USNS Alan Shepard in...
Taken: 09.10.2012
1st Marine Division Band performs on San Francisco streetSergeant Alex Garcia, a drummer with the 1st Marine Division Band, from Camp Pendleton, Calif., speaks to a San Francisco native before the...
Taken: 10.6.2012
Bay Area Marine values Corps’ disaster relief capabilitiesThe U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels grabbed the attention of (from left to right) Sgt. Ivan Garcia, Pfc. Andrew J. Hunter and Cpl. Bryan Hawkins, all...
Taken: 10.5.2012
Recent Audio
MSgt. Robert Warmbir
Marine MSgt. Robert Warmbir from Canon City, CO. talks with a Fox Sports Game Time React reporter about his current duties and responsibilities...
Taken: 10.5.2012
Lt. Wilson Bautista
Lt. Wilson Bautista, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., talks to a WTKF-FM reporter about his job as the information management officer, his original work as a...
Taken: 10.4.2012
Lance Cpl. Marcus L. Miller
Lance Cpl. Marcus L. Miller, from West Burlington, Iowa, talks to a WTKF-FM reporter about his duties as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological,...
Taken: 09.27.2012
Cpl. Jesus V. Cardenas
Marine Cpl. Jesus V. Cardenas, from Houston, Texas, talks to a WTKF-FM reporter about his duties as an administrative specialist deployed to...
Taken: 09.27.2012
Col. Tyson B. Geisendorff
Col. Tyson B. Geisendorff, talks to a Silsbee Bee reporter in N.C., about his three tours during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi...
Taken: 09.26.2012
