Marines with 1st Battalion 8th Marines conducted squad-sized fire and maneuver drills to enhance combat readiness and basic fundamentals as Marine infantrymen at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 29, 2016.
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Marines with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted squad-sized fire and maneuver drills to enhance combat readiness and basic fundamentals as Marine infantrymen at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 29, 2016.
The Three day long training served as a building block to enable the Marines to increase proficiency with weapon systems.
“We go to the field for weeks at a time and conduct drills like this,” sai...
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Down here, they all float!
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A landing craft air cushion, or LCAC arrives on the well deck of USS Carter hall with a 62 metric... ton M1A1 Abrams tank aboard during an Amphibious Ready Group Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise. The LCAC can lift the tank up to four feet in the air over land and water while travelling up to 40 knots. The LCAC's capabilities to move heavy equipment such as this rapidly and safely enable the MEU to dominate the amphibious battlefield worldwide.
(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)
Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force had the privilege to enjoy Veterans' Day in New York, N.Y., from Nov. 10-14, 2016. They spent their holiday reaching out to the community through numerous events such as participating in the Veteran's Day parade, and visiting the city's many landmarks. We hope your Veteran's Day was a memorable one, whether you are currently are serving or have served before!
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING, MARINES! - The USO Jacksonville Center will be serving a free Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. for all active... duty service members, military dependents and retirees. Come on out, feast on homemade meals and desserts, and enjoy the football games on the big screen! No reservation required, but you must present your Military ID card for entry. Semper Fi!
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Marines with 3rd Battalion 6th Marines participated in a 'Teufel Hunden' challenge November 22, 2016... on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The field meet pitted companies against each other in multiple events including tug-of-war, howitzer shell sprint relays, a cross fit relay and others. The event was organized to build camaraderie among the troops.
(U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Matthew Callahan)
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY / HAPPENING TODAY: The 61st annual Jacksonville-Onslow Christmas Holiday Parade will be held along Western Boulevard in Jacksonville, N.C., tod...ay, Nov. 19, 2016 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Over 200 floats, patrons, and U.S. Marine leaders will participate in the parade which begins at Coastal Carolina Community College and ends at the Brynn Marr Shopping Center.
Western Boulevard will be closed to all vehicular traffic beginning at 9 a.m. this morning, and it will not reopen until the event concludes around noon.
Motorists should plan accordingly for the expected delays and traffic congestion that will occur on side streets and parking areas during the duration of the event.
"Vehicular and pedestrian traffic is expected to be heavy. We ask everyone in the area to pay attention and proceed with caution," states Jacksonville Police Traffic Supervisor Lieutenant Sean Magill.
HAPPENING NOW: In a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus is scheduled to announce that the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, DDG 121, will be named Frank E. Petersen Jr., in honor of the Marine Corps Lieutenant General who was the first African-American Marine Corps aviator and the first African-American Marine Corps general officer.
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Watch LIVE as the U.S. Navy's guided-missile destroyer, DDG-121, is named after retired Lt. Gen. Frank E. Peterson, Jr.
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus will nam...e the destroyer after Peterson, the Corps' first African-American aviator and first African-American general, during a ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
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Marines from various II Marine Expeditionary Force units went head to head in a test of strength and skill during the annual Praetorian Challenge at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. Although 2nd Intelligence Battalion, came out on top, 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, 2nd Marine Headquarters Group, 2nd Radio Battalion Family and Friends, and 8th Communication Battalion gave it their all.
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Photo and Story by: Lance Cpl. Jon Sosner
Two engines roared to life as water and a cool ocean breeze sprayed the Marines aboard a U.S. Coast Guard vessel. Packed in tight on the vessel, a handful of Marines and Coast Guardsmen conducted surveying operations off the North Carolina Coast.
Marines from 2nd Intelligence Battalion, alongside U.S. Coast Guardsmen, completed hydro-survey operations off of...
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Search and Seizure
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Maritime Raid Force Marines conduct visit, board, search, and seizure training (VBSS) off the coast of Camp Le...jeune, North Carolina, Oct. 30, 2016.
This training provides Marines training, such as claiming or reclaiming control of ships and preventing transportation of weapons by enemy forces.
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We can confirm that a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing ejected from an F/A-18C Hornet after tou...ching down at the Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (SELF) runway at approximately 6:15 p.m. local time (9:15 p.m EST.).
Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our Marines. The pilot has been safely recovered, and is in good condition with no major injuries reported, but was transported to the local area hospital as a precautionary measure.
The incident is under investigation, we will provide updates as they are available.
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No time to waste.
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Marines set up tents for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit's realistic urban training (RUT) at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 24, 2016. R...UT provides Marines with the 24th MEU an invaluble opportunity to train in unfamiliar terrain and to prepare for their upcoming deployment. The 24th MEU recently completed 2 weeks delivering critical supplies throughout Haiti, after Hurricane Matthew struck their country. The MEU operated as part of Joint Task Force Matthew, who together delivered over 253 metric tons of food, water and supplies around the country.
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- G’day folks, I am trying to find out information about my late uncl...e Frank Michael O’Brian who served in the USMC. He was born November 15th 1936 he died 4th April 2012 aged 76. He left Ireland in the 1960’s to live and work in USA. My family heard in the late 1980’s that uncle Frank served with the USMC. Uncle Frank returned to live back in Ireland in 2002 and unfortunately he fell on hard times, it was not until his death in 2012 that our family found out that he served with the USMC. Our family was totally shocked to find out that the US ambassador to Ireland and 6 US Marines came out to the cemetery where he was buried and installed a headstone on his grave and carried out a funeral service for him Unfortunately at the time, we were not notified that Frank had died due to most of our family who are living in Australia. As a former Australian soldier I was totally unaware about Uncle Franks US military background. I have just recently visited Uncle Frank’s grave in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland two weeks ago and my family and I are now wondering how we can find out more information about Franks service in the USMC and if any of his friends are still alive. Any information or help would be greatly appreciated, regards Paul McTernan See More
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