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Archive: October, 2006

Webster: 20 years later October 11, 2006 — The year is 1986. A military policeman named Sgt. Douglas L. Webster patrols the streets of the Combat Center, keeping them safe. He joined the Marine Corps as an anti-tank assault demolitionist and he graduated from boot camp as honor man. He runs a high first-class physical fitness test score between 270 and 280 and the Air Force rejected him for MORE

Intramural Sports builds morale, commitment, leadership October 11, 2006 — Mankind has thrived on competition since the beginning of time. In sports, man can force his competitive will upon an opponent to see who will win in the test of physicality, mentality and drive. The Marine Corps has used intramural sports for years to allow Marines and sailors to unleash that fighting spirit in positive ways through friendly MORE

Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Platoon enhances marksmanship October 11, 2006 — There are more than 133,000 troops in Iraq fighting the Global War on Terrorism, according to a testimony made by the Secretary of Defense, Donald H. Rumsfeld on Aug. 3, but there are also troops protecting the home front against acts of terrorism and crime. The Headquarters Battalion Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Platoon was created to establish MORE

Combat Center parade deck redesignated LCpl Gray Field October 6, 2006 — It has been roughly three-and-a-half years since coalition forces began their initial push to Baghdad, Iraq, initiating the Global War on Terrorism. Since then, all have given some, and some have given all in terms of self sacrifice. As of Columbus Day, 2,745 service members have given all. 2,192 of those service members were killed in action. One MORE

Eight heroes remembered October 6, 2006 — The image of eight M-16A2 service rifles bayoneted into the ground with helmets perched on top of the butt stocks, dog tag chains dangling from pistol grips, and empty combat boots is a familiar and haunting picture. Below each memorial is a picture of each fallen hero; seven Marines and one Navy corpsman. All eight troops in this case were with MORE

MCCES enjoys a day of friendly competition October 6, 2006 — In mass formations they traveled down the streets screaming cadences that echoed off the surrounding buildings letting everyone know they were coming. They packed the field ready to battle it out to see who would take home the trophy. The Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School celebrated their 64th birthday with their 28th Annual Olympiad MORE

Lt Col sets the pace for physical fitness October 6, 2006 — On your mark! Get set! Go! Physical fitness and the Marine Corps are two things that go hand-in-hand. A physical fitness test is an annual requirement to test your ability in performance. Without physical fitness, a healthy body and physique would be hard to obtain. So when it comes to physical fitness, Lt. Col. Donald Tolbert doesn’t back down or MORE

3/7 platoon sergeant draws from three combat tours to lead Devil Dogs October 5, 2006 — After spending nearly half of his Marine Corps career in Iraq during three combat tours, a 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment platoon sergeant draws from his leadership roles at each level to take charge and lead his Marines.Sgt. Kurtis R. Bellmont, platoon sergeant for 3rd Platoon, Lima Company, 3/7, is one of only three Marines to remain with 3/7 MORE

1/7 decorates 12 Marines with Purple Heart October 5, 2006 — Twelve Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, were awarded the Purple Heart at the base theater Oct. 5.The awarded Marines, who recently returned from a seven-month deployment in Iraq, received America’s oldest award for wounds sustained during combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.The decorated OIF veterans are as MORE

New concrete floors at Camp Wilson keep Marines out of dirt October 4, 2006 — Of the thousands of Marines who have taken part in Mojave Viper training, most would admit the living conditions at Camp Wilson are not the coziest. But thanks to two Combat Center Marines who have dedicated their time and efforts, the unit living quarters are getting a facelift which will make life a little less rough on the Marines who spend MORE

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