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Master Gunnery Sgt. Corey L. Croom and his daughter Lance Cpl. Chesney A. Croom pose for a photo at the summit of Mount Suribachi April 11, during a professional military education tour to Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima. Corey Croom is the operations noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Chesney Croom is a logistics embarkation clerk with MWHS-1, 1st MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

Core Values a Family Affair for Father, Daughter

Posted on May 2, 2014 by glenn.selby

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Corey L. Croom and his daughter U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chesney A. Croom have the lucky fate of serving with the same unit.
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday, Military Families, Rotator | Tagged 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, DoD News, Family Focus Friday, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Iwo Jima, Japan, Marine Corps, Marine Corps Cpl. Anne Henry, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chesney A. Croom, Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Corey L. Croom, Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1, Marines, military families, military kids, Mount Suribachi, Okinawa, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Marines, United States Marine Corps, United States Marines | Leave a comment

Photo: Joseph Kovac, a retired sailor and Veterans of Foreign Wars past commander, salutes one of many color guards in the John Basilone Parade in Raritan, N.J., Sept. 27, 2009. The parade, the largest military parade in the nation, honors Basilone, a Marine gunnery sergeant native to the town, who received a Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross for actions in Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Randall Clinton/ Released)

Worth A Thousand Words: Solemn Salute

Posted on November 11, 2013 by kfinley

Joseph Kovac, a retired sailor and Veterans of Foreign Wars past commander, salutes one of many color guards in the John Basilone Parade in Raritan, N.J., Sept. 27, 2009.
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Posted in Rotator, Veterans Day, Worth A Thousand Words | Tagged Army, Army Sgt. Randall Clinton, Iwo Jima, John Basilone Parade, Marine Corps, Marines, Medal of Honor, Military Veterans, military vets, Navy, Navy Cross, sailor, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy, U.S. Sailor, U.S. veterans, United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Marines, United States Navy, United States Sailor, USMC, Veteran's Day, veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, vets, VFW, Worth a Thousand Words | Leave a comment

Photo: Marines and sailors hike to Mount Suribachi on Iwo To Dec. 19 during a professional military education tour. âI overheard Marines talking about how much they appreciate the opportunity to be here and reflect on the history,â said Col. Walter T. Anderson. âFor the majority of the Marines, it was their first time coming out here, and we wanted to focus not only on the battle itself, but the logistics of the battle.â The Marines and sailors are with 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The Japanese government reverted the name of the island on which the battle was fought to its pre-World War II name of Iwo To in 2007. Anderson is the assistant chief of staff, G-3, operations and training, 3rd MLG, III MEF. Photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock

Service Members Visit Iwo Jima Battle Grounds

Posted on January 22, 2013 by bniegel

The Iwo Jima battle grounds where Japanese and American heroes fought valiantly were visited by 68 Marines and sailors for a professional military education tour.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator | Tagged 3rd Marine Logistics Group, American flag, Camp Kinser, combat Logistics Regiment 37, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Iwo Jima, Iwo To, Japan, Marines, military, Mount Suribachi, Navy Corpsman, Okinawa, Pulitzer Prize-winning photo, service members, USMC | Leave a comment

America’s Military – A Profession of Arms

Posted on February 23, 2012 by jtozer

From General Martin E. Dempsey Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff The Profession of Arms has been an important subject to me since I led the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command a few years ago. As Chairman, it remains one of …
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Posted in Chairman's Corner, DoD News | Tagged anniversary, Chiarman, combat, conflict, courage, Defense, freedom, Gen. Dempsey, History, Iwo Jima, memorial, message, military, service members, spirit, symbol, war | 1 Comment

Chairman’s Corner’s: United States Marine Corps Birthday – November 10, 2010

Posted on November 9, 2010 by

For 235 years, United States Marines have earned a privileged place in our hearts. For we know that when there is a tough job to do, we can “send in the Marines,” knowing that they will get the job done. …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman's Corner, Inchon, Iwo Jima, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Kandahar, Khe Sanh, Marine, United States Marine Corps, USMC | 2 Comments