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Lifelong mentor serves 37 years in Marine Corps

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.07.2012

Twenty years is the retirement goal for many young Marines, but one Marine’s time in service nearly doubles the mark. With 37 years in the Marine Corps, the grand old man of Regimental Combat Team 7, Lt. Col.... Read More

One simple gesture embodies Marine Corps history, tradition, brotherhood

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.07.2012

It is the defining moment during boot camp, and I remember it well. Tired, dirty and sweaty after the Crucible, the final test before recruits earn the title United States Marine, I marched back realizing weeks... Read More

Marine Brothers share quality family time in Afghanistan

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.05.2012

One Marine never expected his reunion with his brother would take place moments before an operation over Helmand province, Afghanistan. Read More

Combat logistics patrol supports mission, supplies Marines

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.31.2012

The Marines and sailors supplying the infantry and other coalition forces have a job with long hours, late nights and early mornings. Recently, a combat logistics patrol comprised of 22 vehicles and more than... Read More

No ordinary Tetris game, loadmaster supplies servicemembers

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.31.2012

More than 20 vehicles of varying shapes and sizes kick up dust and sand as a combat logistics patrol drives through Afghanistan. Corporal Armando Muniz, loadmaster, 4th Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 2,... Read More