February 22, 2008 — The unforgiving terrain of the Iraqi desert is familiar operating ground for Marines tasked with mounted combat patrols. Marines with 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, spend hours of their day riding in armored-vehicles equipped with crew-served weapons, patrolling the areas surrounding Al Asad MORE
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February 20, 2008 — Aerial reconnaissance dates back to the usage of hot-air balloons and advances to the newest unmanned aerial vehicles, which assist in obtaining imagery across the Al Anbar Province of Iraq. In 2007, the Marine Corps began launching a unique mission, merging the air and ground combat elements. These Aero Scout missions deploy troops to immediately MORE
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February 15, 2008 — Given the joint service operations here in Iraq, Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing are working hand-in-hand with members from all services to complete the mission. Soldiers with Charlie Company (Air Ambulance), 1st Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, are tasked with the emergency movement of blood and medical supplies to service members across MORE
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February 13, 2008 — A religious-program specialist attached to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing was recently named the 2007 I Marine Expeditionary Force Senior Sailor of the Year. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Parrish D. Walker was selected among the sailors attached to 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Logistics Group and 3rd MAW. Overall, Parrish beat out all the petty MORE
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February 11, 2008 — During a seven-month deployment to Al Asad with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, one junior Marine surpassed the expectations of her rank and billet making a positive impact on operations inside and outside of the wire. Lance Cpl. Shamara L. Turner works as an aviation operations specialist, who coordinates training and manually MORE
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February 06, 2008 — The Marines of Traffic Control Point Flea are tasked with conducting initial screening and manifesting of convoys and regulating all traffic on Flea Road before final entry onto Al Asad Air Base. These Marines, part of Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, work the furthest post from the entry control point and ensure nothing potentially harmful comes MORE
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February 06, 2008 — Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 deployed to Iraq with a unique challenge. The squadron consists of personnel augmented from six locations, including three different Marine Aircraft Groups and two Marine Aircraft Wings. “The combined effort of the different units made it possible for the individual squadrons to meet mission MORE
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