June 29, 2012 — "Fire mission!” yelled Cpl. David M. RocheRodriguez. Instantly, all the Marines around went to work, racing to beat the clock and get rounds from a 155 mm howitzer downrange. RocheRodriguez, a field artillery cannoneer with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, was participating in live-fire training during Artillery Relocation Training Program MORE
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June 29, 2012 — Marines with Ammunition Company conducted enemy prisoner of war training at Camp Schwab June 15. The Marines learned about the biometrics automated toolset and its database, collecting biometrics in theater, how to detain enemies, and how to complete a force cell extraction. The company, which is part of 3rd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics MORE
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June 29, 2012 — After spending 20 days in the hot, humid climate of Cambodia, sailors and Marines with 3rd Medical Battalion wrapped up Cambodia Medical Exercise 2012 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, June 21. The battalion, a part of Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, participated in the exercise to enhance MORE
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June 29, 2012 — Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion held a memorial service in honor of Cpl. Michael J. Palacio and Lance Cpl. Kenneth E. Cochran at the Camp Hansen Theater June 21. Both Marines were killed in action in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Palacio, 23, a Southern California native, was killed in action March 29 in Helmand province, MORE
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June 29, 2012 — Maj. Gen. William D. Beydler relinquished command of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing to Brig. Gen. Christopher S. Owens at a change of command ceremony here June 22. Beydler commanded 1st MAW since June 2010 and will become the director, J-5, strategic plans and policy, U.S. Central Command.“This is a very satisfying day for me,” said Beydler. “To the MORE
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June 29, 2012 — More than 5,000 Okinawans, as well as service members from both the Japan Self-Defense Force and the U.S. armed forces, took part in a remembrance ceremony at Peace Memorial Park in Itoman June 23. Erected in 1995, Peace Memorial Park is located at the site of the last recorded fighting during the Battle of Okinawa during World War II in MORE
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June 22, 2012 — The thunderous impact of gloves hitting opponents filled the room. Weaving back and forth, Marines tried diligently to dodge the onslaught of punches. For these Marines the mantra “one mind — any weapon” is not just a saying, it is a way of life. Marines hardened their martial arts skills and learned instructional techniques while participating in MORE
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June 22, 2012 — As silence fell over the crowd, the Japanese anthem played and the flag was raised into the sky. The audience rose to its feet, standing at attention or saluting until the anthem ended. The somber atmosphere continued during a memorial ceremony held to honor those who fell during the Battle of Okinawa.During the ceremony, the decades-old Imperial MORE
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June 22, 2012 — The U.S. military law enforcement and Okinawa Prefectural Police Headquarters are working closely together to put a stop to the distribution and use of all drugs, especially “spice.” The Okinawa prefectural government held a summit at the Prefectural Police Headquarters in Naha Jan. 18. During the summit, U.S. military and Okinawa law enforcement MORE
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June 22, 2012 — Marines and sailors with 3rd Medical Battalion conducted modular amphibious egress training at Camp Hansen June 8. The Marines and sailors with 3rd Med. Bn., Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted the training to keep their combat readiness at a high level. “The (MAET) is a great way to MORE
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