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Convoy operation class keeps Philippines, US in gear

Story by Lance Cpl. Alyssa Hoffacker | Balikatan 2012 | Date: 04.16.2012

Armed 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: 04.13.2012

An 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: 12.09.2011

In 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: 11.28.2011

Marines 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: 11.17.2011

Anticipation 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