November 26, 2010 — Editor’s note: This is the second story in a three part series.Marines are known for operating in some of the harshest climates on earth. Korea’s frozen climate. Vietnam’s humid jungles.Iraq’s scorching deserts.Sleeping outside in 32 degree weather with a breeze got me thinking how bad they had it during their operations. Even though it was cold MORE
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November 24, 2010 — Master Sgt. Blaine M. Jones, artillery man and fire support chief for 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, received the Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device, America's fourth-highest awarded combat decoration, for service during his deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The award ceremony was MORE
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November 24, 2010 — Native Americans have served in the Marine Corps through some of the fiercest combat the United States and its ally nations have endured. During World War II, Native Americans played a key role serving as code talkers and they continue to serve in the Corps today.As Native American Heritage Month is observed, the Marine Corps said farewell to a MORE
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November 24, 2010 — "I estimate there to be 3,500 of us out here this morning," said Brig. Gen. William D. Beydler, commanding general, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. "3,430 Marines lost their lives taking this island. I want you to think about what it is to be a U.S. Marine. I want you to think about your obligation to one another, your MORE
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November 24, 2010 — Marines and sailors from Motor Transport Company B (Reinforced), Combat Logistics Battalion 3, provided tactical logistics support to the Marines of 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force, during Operation Steel Dawn II Oct. 26 - Nov. 1.The battalion, part of Combat Logistics Regiment MORE
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November 24, 2010 — The Marine Corps has returned to the Ojojihara training area on mainland Japan for artillery relocation training Nov. 18 - Dec. 9. Approximately 240 Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, arrived here Nov. 18 as part of the Artillery Relocation Training Program. The purpose MORE
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November 22, 2010 — "He's outgoing, understanding and patient with a good work ethic," says Cpl. John C. Waters, describing his friend Lance Cpl. Leland Sajdak. "He had a lot of experience before the Corps, and he's putting it to use here." Sajdak, native of Detroit and a telephone systems and personal computer intermediate repairman with legacy/multi-plexor section, MORE
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November 22, 2010 — An early October morning, rain pouring, Marines wait patiently under the protection of a steel-dome overhead. It's only for a short while; their final test in the thick of the jungle is about to begin."Challenge group," a Jungle Warfare Training Center instructor yells. "Let's go, get up there."Immediately, the Marines from Battery B, 12th Marine MORE
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November 19, 2010 — Marines are known for giving back to the community. One way Marines do this is through volunteerism, according to Sgt. Maj. Laura Brown, sergeant major, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Some Marines volunteer their coaching skills. Throughout the island, Marines capitalize on this opportunity by MORE
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November 19, 2010 — Firefighters with Marine Corps Bases Japan Fire and Emergency Services conducted water rescue training at the Kadena Marina on Nov. 9. The purpose of the training was to ensure the firefighters know the proper techniques of saving a victim in the water. They were also were given the chance to practice and demonstrate each rescue technique. Some MORE
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