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29 years later: Beirut Marine shares memory of bombing

Story by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson | 2nd Marine Logistics Group | Date: 10.11.2012

The 1983 terrorist attacks on the Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, killed 241 American servicemembers and sent shockwaves through the Marine community. Read More

2/5 Marines, sailors honor fallen brethren aboard Camp Pendleton

Story by Sgt. Alfred V. Lopez | 1st Marine Division | Date: 09.28.2012

A calm breeze usually sweeps through the air at the Camp San Mateo helicopter landing zone, amidst the training exercises usually conducted here. Read More

Recon Marines wrap up final qualifications with dive in unique territory

Story by Cpl. John Robbart III | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 09.27.2012

Select reconnaissance Marines from Reconnaissance Platoon, Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 15th MEU, dove in to a unique opportunity to honor the... Read More

Exercise Jackal Stone 2012 leaders, participants honor fallen SF comrade

Story by Sgt. Kyle Wagoner | U.S. Special Operations Command Europe | Date: 09.22.2012

Military members and civilians from the U.S. and Croatia honored the late Master Sgt. Ivica Jerak, a member of U.S. Army Special Operations Command, with a small memorial service held in his native town of... Read More

Truck dedicated to fallen 3/5 Marines displayed for “Dark Horse” battalion

Story by Lance Cpl. Joseph Scanlan | 1st Marine Division | Date: 09.14.2012

The parents of a fallen Marine displayed a restored vintage Chevrolet pickup truck, painted with a patriotic mural, for the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment in a showcasing here, Sept. 13. Read More