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Kelly meets with Peruvian leaders in Lima

Courtesy Story | U.S. Southern Command | Date: 01.23.2013

Marine Gen. John Kelly, commander of U.S. Southern Command, completed a two-day visit to Peru today that included meetings with senior defense and government officials to discuss shared security concerns and... Read More

Return to Marjah: Marines work with much improved ANSF

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.29.2012

Marines with 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, recently returned to southern Afghanistan, two years after their deployment to the Marjah area. Read More

Marines under microscope, teach Afghan Army proper patrols, tactics

Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.18.2012

The Afghan sun beat down on the patrol and gusts of wind threw sand and dirt on the faces of the men as they talked to locals and searched for any insurgent activity. Read More

Royal Thai, US Marines build camaraderie on artillery gun line

Story by Cpl. Garry Welch | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | Date: 02.14.2012

Marines of Battery L, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, spent six days conducting bilateral fire missions with Royal Thai Marines and soldiers utilizing various... Read More

Lima Company recruits walk their post

Story by Lance Cpl. Francisco Abundes | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | Date: 02.09.2012

Marines watch over their base by continuously patrolling the perimeter and protecting it from possible threats, a skill they first learn during recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Read More