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Marine’s keen attention to detail saves lives
Story by Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.17.2012Those familiar with how wars are fought understand the importance of air superiority; without control of the skies, everything becomes more challenging. Catching the minor issues before they become serious... Read More
Airframe Marines ensure fine flight for Wolf Pack
Story by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar / 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | Date: 09.06.2012The CH-53E Super Stallion flies missions all over the world and can carry more than 26,000 pounds. The helicopter is compact enough to deploy on amphibious assault ships, and has the fire power, speed and... Read More
82nd Combat Aviation Brigade pilots killed in eastern Afghanistan
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 09.05.2012Two pilots from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, died Sept. 5 when their OH-58D Kiowa Warrior went down in Logar province, Afghanistan. Read More
Five Cherry Point Marines selflessly save couple on Memorial Day
Story by Lance Cpl. Stephen Stewart | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 07.17.2012When a group of Marines took a trip to Fort Macon Park in Atlantic Beach, N.C., to enjoy the sun and relax over the Memorial Day holiday, they had no clue they would soon find themselves fighting to save the... Read More
The best soldiers for the worst days: FOB Shank medevac crews save lives day and night
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | Date: 07.16.2012They’re the crew no one wants to see take off. Read More