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Tibet native earns citizenship as Marine, serves in Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. James Mercure | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.23.2012

When an 8-year-old Tibetan boy fled his home country with his family for religious and cultural freedom, becoming a United States Marine was the last thing on his mind. Read More

From Bronx to Sandbox: New York native keeps forward operating base running in Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. James Mercure | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.19.2012

Volunteering to deploy to what has been one of the most volatile areas in Afghanistan may come as a tough decision for some, but for Lance Cpl. Marbelyn Cepeda, the decision was easy. Read More

Explosive ordnance disposal teams provide critical support to infantry company

Story by Sgt. John Jackson | 1st Marine Logistics Group | Date: 06.29.2012

The Sangin District of Helmand province, Afghanistan is infamous for being an insurgent stronghold. Throughout the past several years, coalition forces have engaged and eliminated multiple enemy fighters. Read More

From the front lines to a support role, San Diego Marine experiences full spectrum of war efforts

Story by Sgt. Michele Watson | 1st Marine Logistics Group | Date: 06.29.2012

Cpl. Delfino Martinez, joint forces observer, Fire Support Team, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), stepped onto the yellow footprints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in May 2007. Read More

CLB-4 conducts convoy

Story by Cpl. Mark Stroud | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 03.02.2012

A Marine convoy delivered supplies to Forward Operating Bases Nolay and Whitehouse here during an operation Feb. 14-16. Read More