August 29, 2008 — Amidst the hot and damp jungles of Okinawa, a platoon of Marines must decide whether to hold their position or patrol through thick vegetation and unbeaten paths to find the enemy.Over 100 Marines and sailors from Company L, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted patrol-base operations, Aug. MORE
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August 22, 2008 — A group of Marines stand by to infiltrate a heavily guarded building and the only way in is from the roof. A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter hovers 60 feet above the building and the Marines fast rope in to execute the mission.In order to prepare for such tactical scenarios, Marines must first be trained in helicopter rope suspension techniques.To MORE
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August 15, 2008 — Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), joined airmen from 1st Special Operations Squadron, 353rd Special Operations Group, on Kadena Air Base, for a rapid ground refueling exercise, Aug. 8.The exercise took place at a forward arming and refueling point established on the island by the 1st SOS, 353rd SOG airmen and Marines MORE
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August 15, 2008 — OKINAWA, Japan—With burgers sizzling, children laughing and waves crashing, Marines, Sailors and their family members enjoyed some time off and fun in the sun. Around 250 service and family members of the Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, enjoyed the unit’s “Family Meet and Fun Day,” Aug 8, at Orawan beach, MORE
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August 12, 2008 — At any given time the U.S. State Department may call for the evacuation of U.S. citizens from a foreign country due to a natural disaster or political unrest. For the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit these circumstances are a reality and their mission to serve as a contingency response force for the Asia Pacific Region may assist for the safe MORE
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August 06, 2008 — In a hazardous materials environment, noxious fumes from chemical agents can prove deadly. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) must be prepared to quickly and skillfully take care of the situation. That’s where a Consequence Management Team (CMT) comes in. Seventeen Marines and Sailors from various military occupational MORE
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