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Mexican immigrant serves in Marines, OEF; eyes US citizenship
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | 1st Marine Division | Date: 06.22.2012He stands side-by-side his fellow Marines, pours his blood and sweat into his job and sacrifices time away from his family. He lives driven by a will to earn his way in life and appreciate what’s been given to him Read More
Houston corpsman holds own, saves lives with 2/5 Marines
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | 1st Marine Division | Date: 06.22.2012The brotherhood and friendly rivalry between sailors and Marines spans across the history of both military branches. Whether it’s a sailor jokingly calling a Marine a “jarhead” or a Marine retorting with... Read More
Explosive tandem demolishes bunkers, supports Operation Jaws
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | 1st Marine Division | Date: 06.18.2012The Marines rush to take cover behind a berm, as the countdown begins. Read More
Marines overcome insurgents, clear Kajaki town during Operation Jaws
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | 1st Marine Division | Date: 06.13.2012The Marines of 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment added to their rich history when they trekked through Zamindawar, one of the few remaining insurgent strongholds in Afghanistan, May 26-June 9, to disrupt the... Read More
Afghan artillery fires first operational rounds in Paktika
Story by Staff Sgt. Charles Crail | 172nd Infantry Brigade | Date: 06.06.2012Afghan National Army field artillery lit the night sky for the first time ever in eastern Paktika province last week, as a newly emplaced howitzer battery became tactically operational. Read More
