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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

Afghan Border Police knock out insurgent activity with Southern Fist

Story by Staff Sgt. Brendan Mackie | 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) | Date: 10.07.2012

More than 75 members of the Afghan Border Police executed the two-day clearance operation dubbed Southern Fist throughout the Shin Naray and Karr passes in the Spin Boldak district, Sept. 29-30. 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

4th Annual Operation Ball Gown

Story by Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 10.03.2012

For the fourth consecutive year Cherry Point spouses benefitted from the generosity of their fellow spouses and local businesses during the 4th Annual operation Ball Gown Sept. 28. The sold out event benefitted... 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