News Tags: freedom 
Lifelong mentor serves 37 years in Marine Corps
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.07.2012Twenty 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: 11.07.2012It 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
Marine Brothers share quality family time in Afghanistan
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.05.2012One Marine never expected his reunion with his brother would take place moments before an operation over Helmand province, Afghanistan. Read More
Rakkasans vote while deployed
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Abram Pinnington | 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs | Date: 11.04.2012During deployments, soldiers often live without several opportunities they are afforded back home. For the Rakkasans, voting is not one of them. Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Rakkasans,” 101st... Read More
Enid machine gunner makes most of Afghan deployment
Story by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.02.2012After three years at Oklahoma State University, it came time for the Enid, Okla., native, to make a decision on his major. Realizing it would affect the rest of his life, he wanted to be absolutely sure. He took... Read More
