August 23, 2012 — Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 4 returned from Afghanistan Aug. 19 at Camp Foster.The battalion, a part of Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, was deployed in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom."We spent seven months supporting operations MORE
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August 23, 2012 — More than 300 Marines and sailors departed Okinawa to take part in Exercise Forest Light 12-01 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita prefecture, Japan, Aug. 17.Forest Light is a semiannual, bilateral training exercise, which will see participation from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force; Combat Assault Battalion; and 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine MORE
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August 23, 2012 — Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, Albany, Ga., visited Okinawa Aug. 20-21 to ensure that his command is providing the most effective and efficient support to III Marine Expeditionary Force.MCLC has supported III MEF on Okinawa for years through various programs. Today there are over 85 civilian and MORE
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August 23, 2012 — Marine Corps Installations Pacific will test a new tsunami warning system with a specialized alarm Aug. 29. The alarm, which will be tested sometime between noon-4 p.m., is designed to alert personnel on all camps and stations of an imminent destructive wave. Recognizing the sound of the alarm will be critical in evacuating low-lying areas and MORE
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August 23, 2012 — Marines of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting know that every passing moment is critical when a vehicle occupant is trapped inside a wrecked automobile. They understand their efficiency and mastery of their tools can mean the difference between life and death.ARFF, part of Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine MORE
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August 23, 2012 — Serving in the military offers many opportunities, including the chance to travel to distant lands and train with other nations. Khaan Quest 2012 participants are experiencing this unique opportunity during the annual multinational exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces designed to promote regional peace MORE
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August 23, 2012 — Marines of 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion are the first on Okinawa to receive training on the mine-resistant ambush protected egress trainer, recently unveiled on the island.The Marines of 3rd LE Bn., III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, III MEF, used the 11-passenger MET, which rotates 360 degrees and stops at various positions, to MORE
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August 23, 2012 — Present sword! Order sword! Carry sword! These are a few of the commands that can be heard echoing across the parade deck at Camp Foster during the Headquarters and Service Battalion's corporals course.However, there is something that stands out about this course. There are two students in the course who are not U.S. Marines. They are members of MORE
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August 16, 2012 — General James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett visited Okinawa and addressed Marines on current issues and the importance of their mission in the Asia-Pacific region Aug. 12. As the tempo in the Middle East slows, the spotlight will shift to the Asia-Pacific region, bringing new MORE
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August 16, 2012 — The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performed in a parade during the 61st Kesennuma City Port Festival in Kesennuma City, Miyagi, Japan, Aug. 12. “U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!” The chant could be heard over the din of the crowd as Marines marched by in perfect unison.Kesennuma City was unable to hold the festival last year due to rebuilding efforts MORE
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