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Rugby strengthens bond between Cherry Point, community

Story by Lance Cpl. S.T. Stewart | 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing & Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point | Date: 06.27.2012

The bond between the Cherry Point military members and the surrounding local community is always strengthening. Read More

Ready to ace the competition: All Marine Volleyball team trains at Miramar

Story by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar / 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | Date: 06.20.2012

Marines with the All Marine Volleyball Team held a training camp at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12-20. The camp was in preparation for the 2012 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Indoor... Read More

Paratroopers receive Female Engagement Team training

Story by Spc. Terrance Payton | 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division | Date: 06.18.2012

Family is one of the most important parts of Afghan culture. In most households in Afghanistan, only a woman’s father, brother, or husband may see her face or speak to her. All other men who attempt to... Read More

Sighting in on the big picture, Afghan sees independence

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | 1st Marine Division | Date: 05.03.2012

The unmistakable sound of gunfire breaks the mid-morning calm. The Afghan instructor paces behind several Afghan National Army soldiers, who are lying in the prone position. The sun is rising to their backs,... Read More

Breaking bread key to building trust between Afghans, Marines

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | 1st Marine Division | Date: 05.03.2012

“Shana ba shana” is a Dari saying that Sgt. Christopher Scott has heard since he arrived here in December 2011. The saying translates to shoulder-to-shoulder. Afghan forces say it’s a way to describe... Read More