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Traffic checkpoints equal security March 29, 2004 — In the scalding noon heat, the wind throws a billowing cloud of dust across the open roadway, blocking all from view. The air is filled with the musty smell of baked dirt as three battle-clad warriors peer through the ever-swirling dust for vehicles approaching from Port-au-Prince. They stand strong behind a single strand of concertina wire MORE

Marines, Sailors provides medical assistance in Haiti March 27, 2004 — Marines and Sailors here supporting Combined Joint Task Force – Haiti provided medical assistance to residents in the Bel-Air district March 26 and 27. Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted a two-day Medical Capabilities exercise here to build trust and security within the community. “Over the past 20-plus days, criminal MORE

Drum and Bugle Corps Hits Airwaves March 27, 2004 — CWO3 Brian J. Dix, director, Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, conducts the unit during their appearance on the FOX NEWS morning show. This appearance was in conjunction with their performance at the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation Gala the evening prior. MORE

Martial Arts Instructors teach New York City teens March 26, 2004 — In the middle of a New York City Police station, 16-year-old Silvania Vargas surveyed the stocky man standing aggressively before her. "Give me your lunch money!" he demanded. The Cathedral High School junior, dressed in the conservative gray pants and sweater that make up the school's uniform, looked mildly surprised by the request. She tilted MORE

Brooklyn family remembers brother, Marine during memorial March 26, 2004 — Family and friends of Marine Cpl. Robert Marcus Rodriguez held a memorial mass at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, N.Y. one year after he was killed in action. Rodriguez, a Brooklyn native, was assigned to 1st Tank Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, Calif. He and four other Marines were killed on March 25 last MORE

Top Enlisted Marine reflects on Corps’ past March 25, 2004 — The gear is more advanced, the capabilities are improved, and the Marines are better trained and educated, but the basic esprit de corps remains the same, says Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps John L. Estrada. The sergeant major should know. He's been keeping tabs on those changes for more than 30 years as a Marine. For years the Marine Corps MORE

Former Met takes swing at OEF March 23, 2004 — “When he first checked in, we heard he played major league baseball, but we thought it was a joke,” said Sgt. Gilbert Alvelo, platoon sergeant, motor transport, Headquarters Company, 6th Marine Regiment. Private First Class Jose M. Nunez, now serving his country here in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, has a major league history, and it’s no MORE

Four units combine to complete mission March 19, 2004 — The cold wind blew strong as the rain struck the ground making sounds comparable to a symphony orchestra reaching the climax of its performance. The trees violently moved side to side and the tarps fastened to the HUMVEES appeared to be dancing away from their restraints. Marines of all pay grades gathered inside the Aerial Port Of Embarkation MORE

Dogs learn to be man's best friend March 19, 2004 — With his golden hair flowing in the wind, he sprints around the field searching for his cellular phone. From across the way, he spots it on the corner of the picnic table and dashes to retrieve it. Pleased with himself, he struts over to Gunnery Sgt. Patrick J. Koch and drops it in his lap before sitting down next to him. Patriot, a 73-pound MORE

Combat Center Marine receives Bronze Star for actions in Iraq March 19, 2004 — It takes concentration, impeccable training and a certain personality to do what 1st Lt. Joshua R. Bates matter-of-factly calls his job. Bates does his job well. So well in fact, that he received a Bronze Star Medal with a combat V device at the base theater March 5 for his actions as platoon commander for Combined Anti Armor Team Red, Weapon's MORE

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