July 30, 2012 — They stood in formation, columns of individuals under the hot Okinawan sun. They stood tall and strong as the grit and grime was polished away, restoring their former glory. They stood, not as men, but as memorials of men; rows of white crosses weathering the test of time. Marines, Sailors, Airmen, military dependents and civilians throughout the MORE
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July 30, 2012 — With a firm grip on a thick rope, the Marines leap from the back of an aircraft hovering 40 feet above the ground. Within seconds, they are setting up security in the drop zone. Within minutes, the entire force of Marines is on the ground. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit MORE
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July 28, 2012 — A downed pilot is hiding deep in the jungle, attempting to stay hidden from enemy forces in hostile territory. His survival depends upon many factors, one being the capabilities of the Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel team.Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's TRAP Team, consisting of aircraft from Marine Medium Helicopter MORE
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July 26, 2012 — One of the missions of a Marine rifle squad is to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver - and they do so brilliantly. This brilliance is accomplished by focusing on the basics. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted fire and maneuver training here, MORE
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July 18, 2012 — In the event of natural disaster or violent insurrection, thousands of American citizens and innocent refugees need to be evacuated from the area of danger. To prepare for such contingencies, the Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up and executed a mock evacuation control center here, July MORE
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July 17, 2012 — A small group of guerrilla fighters fortified themselves in the mayoral complex of the city, unaware of an approaching force determined to expel them from their newfound gains. Marines and Sailors of Company E., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted an urban raid against a small force of role MORE
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July 17, 2012 — Stacked together just meters from a highly explosive charge, the Marines brace for the familiar sound and impact of detonation. Infantry assaultmen from Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted urban mobility breaching here, July 17. “This training allows our team to do what we were MORE
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July 13, 2012 — A cacophony of rifle and machine gun bullets fly downrange, meeting their targets with deadly accuracy. Off to the left, the piercing “whoosh” of a rocket saws through the noise. The enemy is dug in deep behind downed trees and brush, but the Marines’ advance is overwhelming.Following the conclusion of Exercise Hamel 2012, the Marines of Company MORE
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July 11, 2012 — The hum of the boat engines are drowned out by the sound of waves crashing on the beach. Concealed by the sounds of nature, more than 100 Marines speed toward their objective.Marines from Company F., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted a boat raid exercise, monitored by Special Operations MORE
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July 09, 2012 — An established ally has seen its sovereign territory encroached upon by special forces from a neighboring nation, and these "Black Berets" must be stopped before they gain a foothold.This was the scenario for the Maritime Raid Force of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit as they conducted their Realistic Urban Training Exercise, evaluated by Special MORE
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