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18
Jan
2017

Deceased Marine identified in training mishap aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms

One Marine was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at Bush Naval Hospital, Twentynine Palms, California, and another Marine is in critical condition following a live-fire training mishap in preparation for the start of Integrated Training

One Marine was pronounced deceased by medical authorities at Bush Naval Hospital, Twentynine Palms,...

17
Jan
2017

Marine Corps Release on Twentynine Palms Training Mishap

One Marine was injured, another killed, while conducting training aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., yesterday.The Marines were conducting unit training in preparation for the start of Integrated Training

One Marine was injured, another killed, while conducting training aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground...

13
Jan
2017

Marine Corps statement regarding Camp Lejeune water

We are pleased that the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a new rule to consider certain diseases presumptively connected to service for our Marines, Sailors and families who have lived or worked at Camp Lejeune. The authority to prescribe

We are pleased that the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a new rule to consider certain...

10
Jan
2017

VMFA-121 departs for relocation to Japan

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, an F-35B squadron with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, departed Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, transferring to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 9, 2017. The first location to receive the Marine

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, an F-35B squadron with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, departed Marine...

6
Jan
2017

II MEF Marines Deploying to Afghanistan Spring 2017

At the request of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, approximately 300 Marines will deploy to Helmand Province Afghanistan in Spring 2017 in support of the NATO-led Resolute Support mission. Task Force South West, made up of Marines

At the request of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Forces-Afghanistan, approximately 300 Marines will...

15
Dec
2016

Department of the Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Arizona Public Service and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma celebrate completion of on base microgrid

The Department of the Navy (DON), U.S. Marine Corps (MC) and Arizona Public Service (APS) announced the completion of a 25 megawatt (MW) microgrid built on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma.The completion was commemorated in a celebratory ribbon

The Department of the Navy (DON), U.S. Marine Corps (MC) and Arizona Public Service (APS) announced...

14
Dec
2016

III MEF Commander addressed MV-22 incident off the coast of Okinawa

The Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, held a press conference here following the landing of an MV-22 Osprey in the shallow waters off the coast of Okinawa. Nicholson stated the aircraft was

The Commanding General of III Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson, held a...

13
Dec
2016

Crew rescued after MV-22 incident off coast of Okinawa

All five crewmembers aboard an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing were successfully rescued when their aircraft conducted a landing in shallow water off the Okinawa coastline of Camp Schwab at approximately 10:00

All five crewmembers aboard an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing...

9
Dec
2016

Deceased Marine pilot identified

Marine Corps Captain James E. Frederick, who ejected from a Marine F/A-18 on Dec. 7, was pronounced deceased after his body was found during search and rescue operations. Frederick, 32, of Corpus Christi, Texas, served as an F/A-18 pilot with Marine

Marine Corps Captain James E. Frederick, who ejected from a Marine F/A-18 on Dec. 7, was pronounced...

8
Dec
2016

Marines identify pilot in F/A-18C+ crash

U.S. Marine Corps pilot Capt. James Frederick piloted the F/A-18C+ that went down off the coast of Iwakuni, Japan. The Japanese Ministry of Defense confirmed to local media Thursday that a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force ship had recovered

U.S. Marine Corps pilot Capt. James Frederick piloted the F/A-18C+ that went down off the coast of...

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