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Military Police practice detainee handling in expeditionary environment

Story by Cpl. John Robbart III | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 04.07.2012

Marines with the Military Police Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, have been practicing their craft at the detention center they built for training during MEU Exercise... Read More

Dogs of War: Friends and Saviors of Marines in Afghanistan

Story by Cpl. Reece Lodder | Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division | Date: 03.29.2012

Without the Marine’s watchful eyes and his dog’s trained nose, the round metal container packed with 40 pounds of homemade explosives could have wreaked destruction on their patrol. Read More

Killing Time: Bragging Rights

Story by Cpl. Reece Lodder | Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division | Date: 03.27.2012

The ragged dartboard nestled between camouflage uniform items and a giant American flag has seen better days. Read More

Afghan forces, ‘America’s Battalion’ Marines keep Garmsir safe during Afghan New Year

Story by Cpl. Reece Lodder | Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division | Date: 03.21.2012

The celebration of the Afghan New Year was outlawed while Helmand province’s Garmsir district was under insurgent rule prior to the arrival of coalition forces in 2005. Read More

Garmsir district continues progress in education with Safar School construction

Story by Cpl. Reece Lodder | Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division | Date: 03.18.2012

Though its gray exterior walls must still be painted and its entrances sealed by doors, the newly constructed Safar School is a stepping stone for the growth of education in southern Helmand province’s Garmsir... Read More