July 30, 2012 — Sgt. Maj. Gary Smith assumed the role as the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa senior enlisted leader from Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Davis July 15.As the senior enlisted leader, Smith’s responsibilities include serving as the principal advisor to the CJTF-HOA commander on all issues affecting the health, morale, welfare and MORE
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July 27, 2012 — In recognition of his service alongside U.S. Marines throughout a highly distinguished 41-year diplomatic career, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker received the title of Honorary Marine at the International Security Assistance Force Headquarters, July 22."I am deeply, deeply touched," said Crocker following the surprise announcement, MORE
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July 25, 2012 — Twelve MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft were off-loaded from a civilian cargo ship at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 23. This marks the first deployment of the MV-22 to Japan.The aircraft will be stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in Okinawa, Japan, as part of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMM-265). MCAS MORE
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July 19, 2012 — U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Paul Worley, an infantry platoon sergeant with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force was awarded the Silver Star Medal at Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 17. Worley, an Eden N.C., native, was awarded the Silver Star Medal for heroic actions serving as the 1st Squad leader, Combined MORE
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July 13, 2012 — The Small Business Administration announced Operation Boots to Business July 12. The program gives veterans access to valuable resources to help them accomplish their dreams of starting and operating small businesses. The Marine Corps is the pilot service for this program. The program is now being offered at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.; Marine MORE
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July 03, 2012 — “Lightning 8” is signing off, at least for now.The senior F-35 military test pilot who ensured the safe execution of flight test from the delivery of the first F-35B in 2009 and sea trials on USS Wasp (LHD 1) last year is moving on.“[Lt. Col. Fred “Tinman” Schenk] has poured his heart and soul into this team for nearly four years,” said Navy Capt. MORE
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