Archive for November, 2011
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Natural Born Leader: Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Blonder
Hometown: Deer Beach, Fla. Joined the Corps: June 1997 MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY: 0321, Reconnaissance Gunnery Sgt. Brian M. Blonder was awarded the Navy Cross, the second highest award given for valor in the face of [Read more...]
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From Rifles to Ravens
Infantrymen cross train with unmanned aircraft systems MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii – Carefully wielding the controls of an unmanned aircraft vehicle and system pricier than his annual salary, Lance Cpl. Michael Cuneo stands [Read more...]
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Kettlebell Training
Though simple in design, hundreds of years old and made for counterbalancing grain harvest scales, the kettlebell offers benefits to those who want to build muscle and enhance their cardiovascular system – fast. Often endearingly [Read more...]
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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 (VMFA-232)
Nickname: Red Devils VMFA-232 is the Corps’ oldest active fighter squadron. The squadron’s mission is to provide expeditionary air support on short notice, around the world. Responsibilities can range from supporting Marines on the ground [Read more...]
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War Pig Homes: Cramming Comfort Into Life on the Road
One of the few constant comforts in the Marines’ deployed lives is their vehicle and they take advantage of any nooks and crannies not taken up by ammo, radios, and other gear, to create [Read more...]
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Download MARINES Magazine for iPad
Download the latest issue of MARINES for the iPad From the Editor I AM LEGEND Future heroes are born every day. Many of them will go unnoticed; many of their stories of sacrifice and bravery will [Read more...]
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Corps Knowledge
What aviation squadron is the oldest active Marine squadron? Black Sheep, Attack Squadron 214 Ace of Spades, Attack Squadron 231 Cowboys, Fighter Attack Squadron 112 Vengeance, Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 What was the first [Read more...]
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Flight Line
The flight crews of two CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262, assess the situation in a landing zone. The Marines evaluated the zone for possible threats, after a combat assault landing [Read more...]
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Your Car: Keep it Running — Keep it Safe
Neglecting the maintenance of your car can be one of the worst things you can do to your social life. Poor maintenance can lead to a dent in your wallet, your liberty fun, and worst [Read more...]
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Trimming the Fat: Improved Modular Tactical Vest
Trying to choose between protection and comfort in body armor is a difficult task. Sure, you want to be bullet-hole free, but you also want to be able to wear it without difficulty. Fortunately, the [Read more...]
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Brothers in Arms: Marine, Afghan soldier bridge two cultures
GARMSIR DISTRICT, Afghanistan — Less than a month into his deployment to Afghanistan, Sgt. Benjamin Maldonado found a brother in an unlikely place. Maldonado crossed paths with Afghanistan National Army Sgt. Farhad in Garmsir District, an [Read more...]
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Marines Bring the Corps to Life at Marine Week St. Louis
ST. LOUIS – The city of St. Louis will never be the same. Following successful campaigns in Chicago and Boston, more than 700 Marines descended upon the city of St. Louis to conduct the [Read more...]