Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:02:38 GMT |
| The portrait of a generation: Old Glory rose over Iwo Jima 67 years ago today |
Five Marines and a Navy corpsman were etched into American history Feb. 23, 1945, when they raised the American flag over Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima. The prevailing hoist, captured by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal, became one of the ... More... |
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:27:38 GMT |
| Marines praise Georgian soldiers’ lifesaver skills during mass casualty operation |
Georgian soldiers from Charlie Company, 23rd Light Infantry Battalion honed their combat lifesaving skills at a mass casualty operation during the battalion s mission rehearsal exercise (MRE) at Join Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC), Hohenfels, . More... |
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:12:37 GMT |
| Afghan Soldiers run Patrol Base, secure local area |
When Sgt. Zachary T. Harding and his squad of Marines arrived at the patrol base several weeks ago, they thought they would be training a squad of Afghan National Army soldiers.However, the Marines discovered a highly proficient and hospitable gro ... More... |
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:57:38 GMT |
| Georgian forces remain vigilant when under siege of insurgent bombardment during readiness exercise |
Approximately 18 hours after the Republic of Georgia s Alpha Company, 23rd Light Infantry Battalion, arrived and settled in at its combat outpost during their mission rehearsal exercise aboard Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany . More... |
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:02:38 GMT |
| No fuel no fly: MWSS-373 bulk fuel |
For an aircraft to be fully functional, the engine, landing gear, avionics and blades are vital, but without fuel all the right parts still will not to make an aircraft fly. Bulk-fuel Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 fuel aircraft t ... More... |
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:27:37 GMT |
| F-35B Marine Corps major selected as test pilot of the year |
The test pilot responsible for leading the planning effort for the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter s initial sea trials in October received accolades for his leadership during a ceremony here Feb. 16.The John H. Glenn squadron of the Marine Corps Avi ... More... |
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:17:37 GMT |
| Marines share combat experience with Georgian counterparts |
A Georgian Scout Platoon showed their mettle to their Marine mentors while engaged in a fierce firefight against a pack of enemy insurgents during a mission rehearsal exercise at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany, Feb. 17. ... More... |
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:32:37 GMT |
| Cherry Point Marine risks life to pull man from flame-engulfed truck |
Running late on his way to pick up a new fishing boat after work Feb. 14, Lance Cpl. David S. Shouse was driving through the small town of Boiling Spring Lakes, N.C., when he saw a truck engulfed in flames. Shouse, a Marine Corps Air Station Che ... More... |
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:03:15 GMT |
| Marines observe Georgian’s Charlie Company 23rd LIB raid enemy insurgents at rehearsal exercise |
Republic of Georgia soldiers from Charlie Company, 23rd Light Infantry Battalion (LIB), conducted a cordon and search operation on a suspected enemy cell at a local village aboard Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany, Feb. 20.T ... More... |
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:37:37 GMT |
| Commandant of Colombian Marine Corps awards U.S. Marines |
Two U.S. Marines assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South in Doral, Florida recently received the Colombian Marine Corps' highest award that can be bestowed upon foreign nationals during a ceremony at the Batall n de Seguridad de Infanter a de Ma More... |
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