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Archive: February, 2007

Marines rescue disabled man from burning building

“If they would have acted a second slower, they all would have been fried,” said Robert Hunter, after witnessing an unparalleled act of heroism shown by two communications Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Feb. 17 at the Adobe Casitas apartments in Yuma where he is the maintenance supervisor. Cpl. William M. Koppelman Jr., switchboard

Iraqi Police, Marines work together to restore security to Habbaniyah

Marines from Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, recently conducted their first joint security patrol with the Iraqi Police since arriving in Al Anbar late January. The historic operation marked a turning point for the future of Habbaniyah. The local populace has grown accustomed to seeing Marines and Iraqi Army soldiers patrol the

Winning the war one trained Iraqi soldier at a time

A crucial aspect to the future and success of a free, sovereign Iraq is the skilled Iraqi soldier. Another facet in the fight is bridging the cultural misconceptions and prove the common goal is to defeat the insurgency and bring an end to sectarian violence. Marines and sailors at the Multi-National Force-West Training Center are building that

Security detail escorts battlefield leader through dangerous missions

The Marines assigned to the Personal Security Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) exist for one specific reason: to protect their general officer regardless of circumstances. It sounds simple enough, but their general is a combat commander who spends much of his time visiting Marines on the front lines of Operation Iraqi Freedom. To

A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, patrols Camp Schwab looking for mock aggressors during a pre-deployment training exercise run by 4th Marine Regiment's Regimental Schools Feb. 8. - A Marine with 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, patrols Camp Schwab looking for mock aggressors during a pre-deployment training exercise run by 4th Marine Regiment's Regimental Schools Feb. 8.

Regimental Schools wrap up first pre-deployment training course

The 4th Marine Regiment's Regimental Schools conducted its pre-deployment training program Jan. 22-Feb. 16 for the first time since the school's creation in December. The Regimental Schools, once a part of 3rd Marine Division Schools, was created as a specialized school with a core of about 15 instructors, according to Staff Sgt. Larry R. Lintz,

Green Belt Instructors Course instills warrior ethos

Since its inception in 2001, the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program has seen many changes and advances to further improve a Marine’s ability to perform in combat. Instilling the techniques Corps-wide means more and more instructors are needed so all Marines can have the opportunity to excel in the program’s belt system. Fortunately, Marines and

‘Sons of Fallujah’ set stage for victory in Anbar

Editor’s note: This is part 1 in a three-part series on the struggle to gain a lasting and sustainable peace in the city of Fallujah. Regimental Combat Team-6 is currently operating in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After four years of fighting in Iraq, the terms ‘Sunni’ and ‘Shia’ have entered the vocabulary of

SMP members enjoy NASCAR-themed weekend at Daytona

It has been referred to by many as the “Super Bowl of Racing;” it is the culmination of more than 40 determined NASCAR drivers driving hundreds of miles at speeds upwards of 195 miles-per-hour. This event, better known as the 49th Annual NASCAR Daytona 500 Weekend, was held at Daytona International Speedway Feb. 17-18. Marines and sailors of

IED searches ongoing for Marines of 'Joker'

The Marines of Golf Company, call sign Joker, a part of the California-based Battalion Landing Team 2/4 with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, continued the search for improvised explosive devices and weapons as well as securing the city. Sweeping through the city, a place that has been relatively quiet of insurgent activity in previous weeks,

Sifting through the sands of the hour glass; a look back at the prestigious history of the Moonlighters

After 64 years of building a proud history and unrivaled legacy, the Moonlighters of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332 will be deactivated on April 1 and transitioned to cadre status – meaning the squadron is intended to return with the onset of the Joint Strike Fighter. The squadron, first commissioned on June 1, 1943 at Marine Corps

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