June 28, 2004 — When it comes to airborne weapons and ammunition, Marine Corps squadrons flying missions over Western Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom depend on one squadron. The "Forerunners" of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, are responsible for the repairs, maintenance and testing of the MORE
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June 27, 2004 — The 106th birthday observance of the United States Navy Hospital Corps here June17 was both a solemn and festive occasion, underscoring the rich heritage and ceaseless dedication of the "Devil Docs" who Marines have developed an inseparable bond with. During the first portion of the celebration, held at the base theater here, Marines and Sailors MORE
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June 25, 2004 — Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, has started the retrograde that will see all the squadron's Marines safely back at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. The advanced party for the squadron, led by Maj. Jeff S. Chestney, executive officer, HMH-465, left Iraq, June 22, for the long trip MORE
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June 19, 2004 — A Reserve infantry Marine put out a fire here that saved a billeting compound from destruction, May 13. Lance Cpl. J. Dustin Campbell, rifleman, 3rd squad, 3rd platoon, Company L, 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, was walking to lunch when he saw smoke billowing out of container used for MORE
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June 19, 2004 — Though the most celebrated capability the leathernecks of Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, possess may be their ability to setup and oversee Marine Corps aviation operations via the Tactical Air Command Center here, equally as important are the efforts of the Marines who contribute to MORE
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June 18, 2004 — "Winning the hearts and minds of the Iraqi people" has become an unofficial motto for many servicemembers during this phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It has become synonymous with security and stabilization, which is the present military mission in Iraq. A multi-service group of servicemembers banded together, June 13, to try their hand at this MORE
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June 17, 2004 — Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted practice runs above the Al Anbar Province, May 13, as part of their warfighting regimen to ensure they are properly trained and prepared to provide close air support to the Marines and Sailors of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. The MORE
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June 17, 2004 — Just as an owl uses its keen sight to search a landscape for prey, the "Night Owls" have used advanced technology in the air to aid allies on the ground to complete mission after mission during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Likewise as the owl has been traditionally known as a wise bird, it is a fitting name for the Marines of Marine Unmanned Aerial MORE
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June 15, 2004 — The Marines and Sailors of Company L, 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, attached to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to perform convoy security and conduct patrols, swarmed the village here, June 12, bringing fresh fruit, candy and much-needed bottled drinking water. Sgt. Andrew K. Van Riper, 1st squad leader, 2nd platoon, Co. L, led his Marines MORE
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June 15, 2004 — Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, the maintenance Marines of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, turn wrenches and inspect each other's work to ensure their helicopters can fly within minutes of an alert. This wasn't always the case for the Marines that preserve, repair and MORE
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