August 19, 2010 — The pilot is concentrating on avoiding enemy fire and getting his crew to a safe zone. The victim is concentrating on the look in the eyes of the corpsman kneeling over him. The corpsman? His only thought is saving his patient's life. At the Central Training Area Aug. 5, sailors with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine MORE
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August 19, 2010 — Mess halls throughout Japan recently competed for honors in a competition to determine which reflected the best food, service and facility available to service members.This year Mess Hall 1223 on Camp Kinser rose above the rest and earned the right to represent Marine Corps Bases Japan in the Maj. Gen. W.P.T. Hill Memorial Awards Program for Food MORE
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August 19, 2010 — In an age where modern warfighters are accustomed to the idea of guided missiles, infrared technology and stealth bombers, it can be easy to forget that one valuable tool Marines have at their disposal is one of the most primitive. In 1942 the U.S. military first began extensively using canines in war-time operations. Today, military working dogs MORE
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August 19, 2010 — A group of 23 Marines with Camp Foster's Auxiliary Security Force recently participated in a one-week refresher course in preparation for activation to provide an additional security presence at events such as the Futenma Flightline Fair.ASF Marines are activated regularly to conduct patrols, refresher training and assist gate guards when MORE
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August 12, 2010 — A typical high school student may worry about grades, socializing and figuring out what they want to do in life. One Kadena High School freshmen is making an impact on the world around him right now though. He is helping people see.14-year-old Ben R. Breier's summer job is cutting eye-glass lenses in the optometry section of United States Naval MORE
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August 12, 2010 — Two employees of Marine Corps Community Service Okinawa, Jason Meyers, the Camp Hansen athletic director, and Christine Harris, the youth sports coordinator at Camp Foster, were recognized by the Armed Forces Recreation Society. Both were awarded the John "Pat" Harden Practitioner Award.The award is designed to recognize excellence in armed forces MORE
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August 12, 2010 — Marines and sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 3 (reinforced), Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force participated in the culminating Mission Rehearsal Exercise, July 31-Aug. 5, to finish their Enhanced Mojave Viper pre-deployment training here.The exercise was designed to simulate CLB-3's MORE
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August 12, 2010 — Marines aboard Okinawa and coastguardsmen from Hawaii broadened their skill sets as they participated in the 11-day Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques Masters Course on Camp Hansen and the Central Training Area.The course, primarily designed for reconnaissance Marines, provides the students with the skills and knowledge to perform tactical MORE
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August 12, 2010 — Approximately 20 Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, participated in an endurance course at the Jungle Warfare Training Center, July 23. The 3.8-mile endurance course is designed to challenge the mental and physical courage of each Marine, and help each of them understand the MORE
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August 12, 2010 — Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear agents can be extremely dangerous and are not always readily noticeable. Because of this, it is increasingly important that Marines are trained in recognizing, monitoring, and decontaminating these agents.A group of CBRN defense specialists from Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine MORE
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