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Convoy operation class keeps Philippines, US in gear
Story by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Hoffacker | Balikatan 2012 | Date: 04.16.2012Armed Forces of the Philippines airmen learned convoy operations from U.S. Marines in a class on Antonio Bautista Air Base, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Republic of the Philippines April 16, 2012. Read More
Philippine, US forces train together in mock IED drills
Story by Staff Sgt. Lyndel Johnson | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 04.13.2012An unidentified van stops 50 feet from the gate as all of the passengers run away in various directions. The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and U.S. Marines grip their weapons tighter as they launch into action. Read More
Third Marine Logistics Group exemplifies amphibious capabilities
Story by Sgt. Megan Angel | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 12.09.2011In his planning guidance, the 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, defines the Corps as America’s Expeditionary Force in Readiness – a balanced air-ground logistics team, forward-deployed... Read More
Marines land en masse on Ie Shima
Story by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 11.28.2011Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing boarded KC-130J Hercules cargo aircraft bound for Ie Shima Nov. 28 where they will participate in this year’s iteration of Ryukyu Warrior. Read More
Field mess competes for honors
Story by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 11.17.2011Anticipation was evident on the faces of the Marines preparing for inspection. Food preparation, sanitation and appearance were just a few things on a long list of what needed to be perfect. As if the Marines at... Read More