August 31, 2012 — More than 2,000 Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded three Navy ships of Amphibious Squadron 11, and departed here, Aug. 31, to begin a scheduled patrol of the Asia-Pacific region. The deployment aboard amphibious ships with their Navy counterparts brings the Marines of the 31st MEU back to their naval roots, while MORE
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August 28, 2012 — As the ship surges forward through Pacific waters, an AV-8B Harrier hovers 30 feet above its bow, preparing to descend on the deck of an Amphibious Assault Ship. Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 542, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted carrier landing qualifications during daylight hours and then completed night qualifications here, MORE
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August 16, 2012 — On June 15, 1944, during World War II, the United States Marines, supported by the Army, landed on the beaches of Saipan. The Allied forces spent more than three weeks liberating the island from the Japanese.More than 70 years later, the significance of that battle and the men who fought there continues to inspire a new generation who fill our MORE
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August 15, 2012 — Silent and unseen, Marines in small, rubber craft cut through choppy waters and land on a beach uncontested. Boat Company has landed, and ready to close with and destroy the objective.Marines and Sailors with Company F., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted a clandestine boat raid MORE
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August 14, 2012 — He was thoroughly soaked from sweat, cramped after sitting in the same spot for hours, and the smell of salt water and exhaust swirled around his nostrils. The only comfort afforded to this Marine was that the hatch would soon open, and the assault would begin. The Marines of Company E., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, MORE
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August 12, 2012 — "Enemy in sight." These words were passed down to the platoon commander, crouching in the tree line alongside dozens of Marines. Only one word came in response: "Engage."This was the prelude to Company G's assault on a notional town held by enemy forces. The Marines of Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine MORE
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August 10, 2012 — The passing of the sword, the oldest weapon still in our arsenal today, symbolizes the passing of martial leadership from one sergeant major to the other. Combat Logistics Battalion 31, the logistics combat element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, held a post and relief ceremony here, August 10, as Sgt. Maj. Anthony P. Goss relinquished the MORE
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August 07, 2012 — Wearing Class “B” protective suits and breathing through oxygen masks, the team looks as if they belong in a science-fiction movie. But unlike the realm of science-fiction, the threats this team faces are both deadly and real. Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, completed MORE
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August 02, 2012 — One of many highlights in the illustrious history of “The Professionals,” is the Camp Hansen namesake and Medal of Honor recipient for outstanding heroism during the battle of Okinawa - Private Dale M. Hansen.2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, currently serving as the Battalion Landing Team of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, celebrated the MORE
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