December 08, 2012 — Snipers have been the focus of envy and the personification of legends in the Marine Corps since men like Carlos Hathcock and Chuck Mawhinney looked down their scopes in the jungles of Vietnam. The recent exploits of Chris Kyle, the retired Navy SEAL who now has the most confirmed sniper kills in U.S. military history, modernized the mystique of MORE
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December 05, 2012 — Three Marines and one Sailor of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit were among a group of service members recognized for their community serivce by the United States Consul General, Naha, here, Dec. 5. Lance Cpl. Kevin M. Adams, a CH-46E mechanic for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, and native of Covington, Ga.; Lance MORE
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December 04, 2012 — More than 300 Marines and Sailors of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, crossed the flight line here, Dec. 2 and Dec. 4, signaling the arrival of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's new battalion landing team.Landing in Okinawa following a half-day long flight, the tired troops were quickly unloaded, briefed and sent to Camp Hansen. They MORE
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December 04, 2012 — Between executing numerous beach assaults and lending a hand to a host of communities, the Marines and Sailors of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment left their mark in the Asia-Pacific as the battalion landing team of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The trans-Pacific journey from Okinawa, Japan, to Camp Pendleton, Calif., marks the end of the MORE
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December 03, 2012 — On a beautiful Okinawan afternoon, a group of Marines and Sailors passed through the gates of Camp Hansen on their way to a local hot spot. On this occasion, however, their typical activities of dining out and enjoying the nightlife were replaced by performing a few hours of community service. With a combined force of 20 volunteers, Marines and MORE
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November 21, 2012 — She began as an artist in Maine, painting celestial representations of people while helping her family coordinate the local lobster festival. Fast forward a few years and she’s a steel mill worker in Baltimore. Move ahead a few more years and she’s loading rockets onto an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter in Okinawa. The roadmap of Cpl. Elizabeth R. MORE
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November 20, 2012 — The smell of turkey and cornbread emanating from endless mounds of home-cooked Thanksgiving food quickly filled the room, attracting nearly every resident of the barracks to its source. Hundreds of miles away from their friends and family, the Marines and Sailors rushed for the opportunity of a Thanksgiving meal.Hosted by the spouses of senior MORE
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November 10, 2012 — "Marines, Sailors, Families, and friends of the 31st MEU,Tomorrow, 10 November, marks the 237th Birthday for our beloved Corps. From our humble beginnings in Tun Tavern, Pa, to becoming our Nation's elite fighting force, Marines have consistently distinguished themselves on the battlefield and in the community by exemplifying our core values of MORE
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October 30, 2012 — Traversing muddy trails alongside sheer cliffs and scaling rocky hills made slick by continual rain, the travelers pushed forward in pursuit of their ultimate goal – having fun. More than a dozen Marines and Sailors from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) participated in a hike of the “Dragon’s Back” trail and MORE
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October 24, 2012 — When enlisting into the Marine Corps, the recruiter is usually the first Marine an enlistee meets. Because an enlistment can be a defining moment in a young person’s life, recruiters can leave a lasting impression on young men and women.Lance Cpl. Ricardo Medrano, a mortarman with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Expeditionary MORE
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