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One simple gesture embodies Marine Corps history, tradition, brotherhood
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.07.2012It is the defining moment during boot camp, and I remember it well. Tired, dirty and sweaty after the Crucible, the final test before recruits earn the title United States Marine, I marched back realizing weeks... Read More
Enid machine gunner makes most of Afghan deployment
Story by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 11.02.2012After three years at Oklahoma State University, it came time for the Enid, Okla., native, to make a decision on his major. Realizing it would affect the rest of his life, he wanted to be absolutely sure. He took... Read More
Combat logistics patrol supports mission, supplies Marines
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.31.2012The Marines and sailors supplying the infantry and other coalition forces have a job with long hours, late nights and early mornings. Recently, a combat logistics patrol comprised of 22 vehicles and more than... Read More
Morristown Marine transitions from protecting president to developing Afghans
Story by Master Sgt. Brenda Varnadore | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.31.2012Joining the Marine Corps was an easy decision for one Morristown, Ind., native, especially with a guaranteed job to protect the president. Read More
No ordinary Tetris game, loadmaster supplies servicemembers
Story by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.31.2012More than 20 vehicles of varying shapes and sizes kick up dust and sand as a combat logistics patrol drives through Afghanistan. Corporal Armando Muniz, loadmaster, 4th Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 2,... Read More
