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3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

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Crew chief: jobs of many in billet of one

May 08, 2007 — Some people look at their work as a home away from home, and usually, it's just a few minutes' drive between the two locations. For the aviation crew chiefs and aerial observers in the Marine Corps though, it's a few thousand feet above the ground. These Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, Marine Aircraft Group 16 (Reinforced), 3rd MORE

The Marines have landed: MAG-11 and MWHS-3 arrive, unite with MWSS-373

May 08, 2007 — More than 100 Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 11 headquarters and Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 stepped off a DC-10 and arrived here Jan. 25, as part of Amphibious Task Force West and in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.After sorting their bags from several fully-loaded five-ton trucks, Marines had little time to waste - unless they MORE

Cooking in the Desert: After 3 Months, Marines Take First Break

May 08, 2007 — Approximately three months after leaving Camp Pendleton, Calif., to join Operation Iraqi Freedom, the members of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 received their first day off since Feb. 11, and they made an event of it.Grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, soda pop, music and games were the order of the afternoon for the Marines as they did their MORE

Military chaplains provide deployed troops with greatest asset: an ear to listen

May 08, 2007 — Chaplains in the military do more than hold a Sunday service for the troops; they help ease fears, listen to problems, and answer questions about morality and guilt.The Navy chaplains from Marine Aircraft Group 39 are not here to judge the troops, but to offer their greatest asset: an ear to listen, said Lt. Cmdr. Dennis Kucharczyk, a chaplain with MORE