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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

Strong leadership today may save lives tomorrow

Story by Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace | 366th Fighter Wing | Date: 10.30.2012

Leadership and the military are inseparable. I’ve often heard a peacetime military can be sustained by strong managers, but great leaders are needed on the fields, skies and seas of war. Read More

Why we serve: Michael P. Wilson leading the way through Afghanistan

Story by Spc. Alex Amen | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.27.2012

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael P. Wilson is a caricature of a different time and a different war, a 40’s propaganda poster saying: “Follow me!” Read More

California Montford Point Marines awarded Congressional Gold medal

Story by Sgt. Ray Lewis | Marine Forces Reserve | Date: 10.26.2012

Think fighting one war is tough? Try fighting two — at the same time. Read More

Scouts adapt for a safer Afghanistan

Story by Sgt. Christopher Bonebrake | 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.26.2012

The mountains of Afghanistan are an unforgiving landscape. Shale blankets the ground, providing little traction and a painful or deadly fall if footing is lost. Regardless the scouts of Troop B, 1st Squadron,... Read More