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Recon Marines dive Hawaiian depths, return to amphibious roots
Story by Cpl. James Sauter | Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kaneohe Bay | Date: 01.18.2013The water of Kaneohe Bay remained calm as the sun broke through thick, grey clouds. The wind whistled gently and light sparkled off of the ocean’s surface while boaters cruised around the bay, enjoying the... Read More
Marines return to amphibious roots
Story by Lance Cpl. Devin Nichols | 2nd Marine Logistics Group | Date: 01.11.2013The Marines stood on top of the dive tower, looking down into the deep blue pool, hearts beating through their chests as the countdown began. Read More
Marines splash for success at swim qualification
Story by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik | 1st Marine Logistics Group | Date: 01.09.2013As Marines return to their amphibious roots, it’s important for them to learn survival skills that have the potential to save their lives in the ocean. Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine... Read More
USS Rushmore celebrates 237th Marine Corps Birthday
Story by Cpl. Timothy Childers | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 11.08.2012Normally during the most important of Marine Corps celebrations, Marines would be looking sharp in their dress blue uniforms and seated at tables in a ballroom. Things were done differently during this... Read More
Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon works hard to maintain smooth operations
Story by Cpl. John Robbart III | 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 10.17.2012Maintaining and operating 15 26-ton amphibious assault vehicles is no easy task, but the Marines of Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, India Co., Battalion Landing Team 3/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, work... Read More
