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Marines complete joint fire observer course
Story by Lance Cpl. Jose Lujano | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.16.2012Twenty Marines completed a joint fire observer course taught by instructors of the Marine detachment at Fort Sill, Okla., Oct. 5-19 at Camp Hansen to become certified JFOs. Read More
Snipers take flight: Snipers train to provide precise support from above
Story by Lance Cpl. Daniel Valle | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.15.2012As a gentle breeze swayed the grass from side to side, the sound of buzzing insects echoed through the training grounds. However, these sounds were soon overcome by the sound of an incoming helicopter. Read More
31st MEU Marines, Philippine Marines execute helicopter raid
Story by Sgt. Paul Robbins | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 10.14.2012First they hear the thumping of the rotors, followed by the deafening thunder of .50 caliber machine gun fire, and by the time they raise their heads to mount a defense it is already too late - the Marines have... Read More
NASA administrator returns to 2012 Air Show
Story by Staff Sgt. Donald Bohanner | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar / 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | Date: 10.13.2012Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden, Jr., current NASA administrator, delivered an address at the opening ceremony during the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, Oct. 13. This year’s theme... Read More
US, French Marines begin exercise with friendly competition, social
Story by Lance Cpl. Erik Brooks | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 10.13.2012Marines and French Marine paratroopers began Exercise Croix de Sud with a day of playing soccer and a lunch social at Camp la Broche, New Caledonia, Oct. 13. Read More
