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Secretary Mabus visits Marines, sailors in Helmand
Story by Sgt. John Jackson | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.29.2012Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus spent time visiting with Marines and sailors of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Oct. 28. Read More
Tibet native earns citizenship as Marine, serves in Afghanistan
Story by Sgt. James Mercure | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.23.2012When an 8-year-old Tibetan boy fled his home country with his family for religious and cultural freedom, becoming a United States Marine was the last thing on his mind. Read More
Landing support specialist turned security team leader: North Tonawanda native gains new experience during third combat deployment
Story by Sgt. John Jackson | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.06.2012After becoming a Marine less than five years ago, Sgt. Bryan Hall has spent much of his time in Afghanistan. He is currently serving on his third deployment in Helmand province. While being deployed is something... Read More
1st Marine Division Marines save motorcyclist’s life
Story by Sgt. Alfred V. Lopez | 1st Marine Division | Date: 10.05.2012On a late Thursday afternoon, Staff Sgt. Javier Acosta, a platoon sergeant with Charlie Company, 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, and Sgt. Ronny Pool, a platoon sergeant with Headquarters and Service Company,... Read More
Spouse caregivers: Adapting to a new role
Story by Lori Newman | Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston | Date: 09.27.2012This is the first in a series of articles about spouses who have had to adapt to the role of a caregiver for their wounded spouse. Read More
