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The legend of Gunnery Sgt. Basilone March 5, 2004 — For more than 60 years Marines have heard about the legendary acts of Gunnery Sgt. John "Manila" Basilone. In the steaming jungles of Guadalcanal, two sections of heavy .30-caliber machine guns at the Tenaru River were in charge of defending a narrow pass to Henderson Airfield in the Solomon Islands. Suddenly, Japanese forces attacked their MORE

Reservist records Corps experiences March 5, 2004 — While many Marine Corps units are being activated to deploy for the Middle East conflict, a former Light Armored Vehicle crewman published his experiences giving his readers a look into the world of reservists. In "Spare Parts," a story of one man's transformation from weekend warrior to combat Marine during the Gulf War. As the book's MORE

CJTF-HOA tests new emergency procedures March 4, 2004 — Personnel with Marine Corps Central Command-Djibouti, along with French and Kellogg, Brown and Root fire-fighting units, participated in a flight line emergency drill here Feb. 28. The drill, meant to test out new emergency procedures, also incorporated support from a local French crash, fire and rescue unit to better respond quickly in case of MORE

Photo Essay: HMM-261 increases security in Iraq March 3, 2004 — Cpl. Michael C. Bower, a 22-year-old Cincinnati native and avionics technician with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 and Pfc. Daniel J. Sharkey, a 19-year-old Abington, Penn., native also with HMM-261, level the tops of hesco barriers as force protection measures. Hesco barriers are large frames filled with sand that are used as barriers to MORE

CJTF-HOA service members celebrate Black History Month March 1, 2004 — “Our nation is a rainbow, red, yellow, brown, black and white, we’re all precious in God’s sight.” Jesse Jackson said this on July 17, 1984, a quote that hits home for members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa-where troops come from different services as well as backgrounds celebrating Black History Month. The month was full of MORE

Marines Patrol Bagram Area; provide security March 1, 2004 — A cloud of fine sand filled the air, dusting the goggles of the Marines patrolling the dirt roads surrounding Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. The humvees bounced along the road approaching the town of brittle clay buildings as local children rushed from their houses, lining the streets to shout at the Marines and give them the ‘thumbs up.’ About a MORE

CJTF-HOA Marines observe FBI training with Djiboutian Police Force March 1, 2004 — Eyes and ears were wide open as a team of FBI bomb technicians taught Marines and students from the Djiboutian National Police Force about improvised explosive devices here Feb. 24. Twelve Marines from K Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, the force protection providers for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, observed in U.S.-funded MORE

Service members save lives; Employ first aid to roadside victims February 11, 2004 — A sailor supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa was recognized Feb. 11 for providing life-saving medical care to a Djiboutian man and his family. Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony L. Fuller was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his efforts in saving the life of a Djiboutian man who, along with his family, was MORE

Fallen aviator remembered, Service members gather for clinic dedication January 31, 2004 — Service members supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Marine Central Command, Djibouti, gathered here Saturday, to remember the life of a fallen warrior and dedicate a lasting tribute to his ultimate sacrifice. Naval personnel from the first deployed Expeditionary Medical Unit moved from their temporary tent clinic to a permanent MORE

Marine takes aim, accomplishes her goal January 30, 2004 — Female Marines have journeyed a long way since their clerical duty days when they were required to wake up every morning in boot camp and perfectly apply bright red lipstick and eye shadow. In today's Marine Corps, women are expected to carry the same pack that an average male carries. They qualify with the same weapons and endure the same MORE

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