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Deputy Secretary of Defense visits Breezy Point, N.Y.

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott Whiting | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune | Date: 11.12.2012

The 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group detachment of Marines in New York have garnered the attention of many military officials with their work in Breezy Point, N.Y. while working in a... Read More

Marines celebrate 237th birthday throughout Afghanistan

Story by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.10.2012

Major Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, Regional Command (Southwest) commanding general, and RC(SW) Sgt. Maj. Harrison Tanksley flew throughout southern Helmand province to shake every Marine’s hand in honor of the... Read More

Marines with chainsaws clear the way at Breezy Point, N.Y.

Story by Lance Cpl. Scott Whiting | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune | Date: 11.08.2012

Marines helped the residents of Breezy Point, N.Y., Nov. 6 by cutting through all kinds of debris, clearing walkways through the houses and salvaging what can be saved after Hurricane Sandy. Read More

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