News Tags: Expeditionary 
Secretary Mabus visits Marines, sailors in Helmand
Story by Sgt. John Jackson | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.29.2012Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus spent time visiting with Marines and sailors of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Oct. 28. Read More
Deployed runners push bodies, complete marathon overseas
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.29.2012Before the sunrise Sunday, participants of the Marine Corps Marathon Forward were preparing for the challenge that lay ahead. Read More
Marathon means more than a race, honors fallen heroes
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.29.2012A marathon tests runners’ physical and mental toughness. The 26.2 miles push even the most resolved individuals’ focus when faced with the daunting task. Read More
31st MEU Marines, Philippine Marines execute helicopter raid
Story by Sgt. Paul Robbins | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 10.14.2012First they hear the thumping of the rotors, followed by the deafening thunder of .50 caliber machine gun fire, and by the time they raise their heads to mount a defense it is already too late - the Marines have... Read More
ANA continuing operations: RSOI course hits ground running
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.12.2012The Afghan National Army soldiers walk slowly as they scan the horizon. They are careful not to step out of line on the loose sand. In an instant, the patrol changes as the simulated sound of gunfire interrupts... Read More
