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1/7 Marines help ANSF, Sangin Government stand tall

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.07.2012

It has been seven long months for the Marines and sailors of 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, but they will soon return home to family and friends from Sangin, Afghanistan. Read More

Marines continue time-honored tradition in Sangin

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.06.2012

It is a military tradition carried out on U.S. bases throughout the world. The raising and lowering of the American flag is not just another duty for Marines, especially while deployed. Read More

A decade later: prior Marine, Seabee reunite in Afghanistan

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 09.28.2012

The sound of power tools and commands come from the battalion aid station startling a few Marines walking by. Two corpsmen stick out from the crowd of sailors inside the building, working to remodel their work area. Read More

Stocked up, moving out: mobile PX serves Marines anywhere

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 09.28.2012

The mobile exchange is a service civilians might not know about, but to Marines serving in Afghanistan, it is something to look forward to. 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