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SFAAT Marines conduct convoy ops, foot patrols in preparation for deployment
Story by Sgt. Bobby Yarbrough | II Marine Expeditionary Force | Date: 10.18.2012“Stop the vehicle,” yelled Capt. James Slocum to the driver behind the wheel of the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle. Slocum grimaces as he grabs the handheld radio. “There is something in the road... Read More
Afghans learn financial responsibility from comptroller
Story by Chief Petty Officer L.A. Shively | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 04.03.2012Although the Colonies declared sovereignty from British rule, the colonists did not achieve freedom or recognition as the United States of America immediately. Internal and external conflicts continued for decades. Read More
Navy chiefs in Afghanistan celebrate 119 years of heritage, rededicate chiefs’ mess
Story by Chief Petty Officer L.A. Shively | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 04.01.2012Navy chiefs and servicemembers from across the spectrum of coalition forces aboard Camp Leatherneck, celebrated the 119th birthday of the Navy chief petty officer, with an April 1 ceremony and rededication of... Read More
Shaping Afghanistan’s future rewarding for assistant chief of staff
Story by Chief Petty Officer L.A. Shively | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 03.31.2012Oscillating between keeping the commanding general informed, shaping the future fight and fighting the current fight, Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans Col. Norman Cooling, II Marine... Read More
Leveraging technology adds force multiplier, saves lives in combat
Story by Chief Petty Officer L.A. Shively | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 03.29.2012Although Marines are not the transformers seen in films on the silver screen, they are equipped with some of the latest technologies available today. Read More
