November 30, 2007 — Over the radio, a Marine’s voice was heard: “Yeah, this dude is crazy. We had Victor ask around and everyone confirmed it, over.” An Iraqi man had told Marines rumors about insurgent activity in Fallujah. Victor, an interpreter with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, saved the time and effort of pursuing false MORE
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November 30, 2007 — Hundreds of Habbaniyah residents and community leaders gathered at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of both an elementary school and medical clinic here, Nov. 24. These two projects were just a couple out of a number of projects completed by the Marines of Civil Affairs Group, 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, MORE
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November 30, 2007 — Of course, intensity is always desired, but not required. Second Lieutenants of Alpha Company practiced Marine Corps Martial Arts at The Basic School Nov. 29 in preparation for tan belt testing and, if situation dictates, to put pain in the enemies body. “MCMAP helps instill that combat mindset,” said Sgt. Terrance Wonser, a MCMAP instructor with MORE
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November 27, 2007 — More than 90 Sailors and Marines assigned to USS Essex (LHD 2) played a friendly soccer tournament with Cambodian army cadets at Ream Naval Base, Sihanoukville, Kingdom of Cambodia, Nov. 27. The friendly match concluded with a social gathering and barbeque that allowed Sailors and Marines the opportunity to make new friends and learn about MORE
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November 25, 2007 — Marines stopped and knocked at a courtyard gate. A little girl answered the door with an anxious look on her face. “Is the man of the house in?” asked Sgt. Ysac M. Perez, a squad leader with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6. As if on cue, a little seven-year-old boy appeared and owned up to the title. The MORE
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November 25, 2007 — Staff Sgt. Charles M. Evers, a platoon sergeant with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, was awarded the Silver Star Medal during an evening ceremony here, Nov. 23, by Gen. James T. Conway, the 34th commandant of the Marine Corps. Evers, a native of Lewiston, Idaho, was presented the award for his actions against MORE
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November 25, 2007 — The commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps visited Kabul Nov. 25, just days after visiting with Marines in Iraq. Marine Gen. James T. Conway and Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent met with Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan leaders to discuss the current and future operational security forces situation in Afghanistan, and later met MORE
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November 20, 2007 — A leading charity that helps combat-injured Marines received a Spirit of Hope Award Nov. 19 at a Pentagon ceremony in which all branches of service were recognized. The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund and four individuals nominated by their respective services earned the award for patriotism and service reflecting the essence of Bob Hope’s MORE
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November 17, 2007 — On a brisk, quiet, November morning, members of the Hampton Roads Radio Control club were setting up for their first Toys For Tots fly-in. The calm was broken by the methodic beating of the twin rotors of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter as it approached the flying field. To the club’s delight, the “Frog” emblazoned with the tactical markings of the MORE
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November 15, 2007 — The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003, a law signed by President George W. Bush, provides protection to military members who are unable to pay their bills due to their deployment. The law was created to allow service members to devote their entire energy to the defense of the nation. One of the benefits is that the act enables members of the MORE
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