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070623-M-4855P-018::n::Salinas, Peru (June 23, 2007) - U.S. Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 24 disenbark for training at Salinas, Peru. This was part of Partnership Of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise used to promote regional stability and enhance cooperation with partner nations. ::n::Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Justin Park. (RELEASED)::n::::n:: - 070623-M-4855P-018::n::Salinas, Peru (June 23, 2007) - U.S. Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 24 disenbark for training at Salinas, Peru. This was part of Partnership Of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise used to promote regional stability and enhance cooperation with partner nations. ::n::Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Justin Park. (RELEASED)::n::::n::

U.S., Peruvian Marines seize the objective in expeditionary ops

Emerging from the sea in waves of boats and armored vehicles, supported by mortars and machine guns, U.S. and Peruvian Marines stormed ashore in an amphibious assault to launch two days of exercises in Punta Salinas, Peru, this week.Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24 joined Batallon Infanteria de Marina 1 of the Peruvian Marine Corps

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Checkerboards, airmen team-up to hone air-combat skills

2007) -- One-hundred and twenty-four Marines and sailors of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, also known as the Checkerboards, returned to Fightertown June 15 after two weeks of air-to-air training with the Air Force’s F-15 Eagles from the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.The goal of the Eglin deployment was for the 312 pilots to

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The 74th Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Donald Winter speaks with Beaufort community leaders at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Headquarters Building June 25. Secretary Winter visited the Air Station to discuss Encroachment Partnering among other issues with community leaders. - The 74th Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Donald Winter speaks with Beaufort community leaders at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Headquarters Building June 25. Secretary Winter visited the Air Station to discuss Encroachment Partnering among other issues with community leaders.

Secretary of the Navy visits MCAS Beaufort

-- The 74th Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Dr. Donald Winter, made his first trip to the Lowcountry June 24 and 25 to meet with Beaufort community leaders to discuss encroachment issues (especially in regards to the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort), to reassure the community that the Air Station wouldn’t be shut down anytime soon by the

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BRISTOW, Va. – Kix Brooks watches as four service members salute the audience during Brooks & Dunn's 2001 hit song "Only in America" at the Nissan Pavilion June 10. - BRISTOW, Va. – Kix Brooks watches as four service members salute the audience during Brooks & Dunn's 2001 hit song "Only in America" at the Nissan Pavilion June 10.

Service members step onstage with Brooks & Dunn

Four service members received a standing ovation from thousands of country music fans during a concert at the Nissan Pavilion June 10.As Brooks & Dunn played their 2001 hit song “Only in America,” three Marines and one sailor marched onstage and saluted the crowd, throwing the audience into a frenzy.“They went nuts,” said Staff Sgt. Brian Melton, a

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070618-M-4855P-032::n::Ancon, Peru (June 18, 2007) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Victor H. Quintana, an NBC specialist from Chicago, Illinois attached to 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, Headquarters and Service Battalion, translates instructions to Peruvian Marines. U.S. Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 24 performed BZO of their weapons with members of the Peruvian Marines watching at Ancon Infanteria de Marina. This was part of Partnership Of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise used to promote regional stability and enhance cooperation with partner nations. ::n::Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Justin Park. (RELEASED)::n::::n:: - 070618-M-4855P-032::n::Ancon, Peru (June 18, 2007) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Victor H. Quintana, an NBC specialist from Chicago, Illinois attached to 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, Headquarters and Service Battalion, translates instructions to Peruvian Marines. U.S. Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 24 performed BZO of their weapons with members of the Peruvian Marines watching at Ancon Infanteria de Marina. This was part of Partnership Of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise used to promote regional stability and enhance cooperation with partner nations. ::n::Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Justin Park. (RELEASED)::n::::n::

‘Steel Rain’ brings U.S., Peruvian Marines together

In the first of a series of field exercises, Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24 and Peruvian Marines of Batallon Infanteria de Marina 1 arrived motivated and ready to conduct various live fire drills in the mountainous, desert terrain of the Quebrada Inocente training area, June 19.This training event kicked off the Peruvian

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070618-M-4855P-028::n::Ancon, Peru (June 18, 2007) - The Peruvian Marine silent drill team display their skills as Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 24 watch the show. This was part of welcoming ceremonies with Peruvian military forces at Ancon Infanteria de Marina for Partnership Of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise used to promote regional stability and enhance cooperation with partner nations. ::n::Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Justin Park. (RELEASED)::n::::n:: - 070618-M-4855P-028::n::Ancon, Peru (June 18, 2007) - The Peruvian Marine silent drill team display their skills as Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 24 watch the show. This was part of welcoming ceremonies with Peruvian military forces at Ancon Infanteria de Marina for Partnership Of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise used to promote regional stability and enhance cooperation with partner nations. ::n::Official Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Justin Park. (RELEASED)::n::::n::

Peru’s Marine Headquarters welcomes 24th Marines

Standing in formation on a parade deck, Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24 received a warm welcome from their hosts in Peru’s Infanteria de Marina, or Marine Corps, as they began training here this week.A large formation of troops, vehicles and weapons across from the Comandancia, or Headquarters, marked the official start

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New security change to affect inbound motorists

Contractors began work June 4 on a $4.5 million construction project at the East Gate here.The project, slated for Fall 2007 completion, upgrades structural security measures at the gate, provides a new building for Marines standing guard duty, and brings a new vehicle registration building to the installation.The new vehicle registration building,

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IQUIQUE, Chile - Staff Sgt. James Palmer, regimental radio chief for 24th Marine Regiment of Kansas City, Mo.; Staff Sgt. David Luna, force protection chief for Special Purpose Marine Air- Ground Task Force 24; and Sgt. Daniel Garcia, a radio operator with 24th Marine Regiment; enter the Sargento Aldea Fire Co. carrying parts to an amplified sound system. Marines of SPMAGTF 24 teamed up with Chilean Marines of DIM Lynch to present the system to the firehouse. SPMAGTF 24 is currently supporting Partnership of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise that enhances regional security and cooperation among nations of the Western Hemisphere. - IQUIQUE, Chile - Staff Sgt. James Palmer, regimental radio chief for 24th Marine Regiment of Kansas City, Mo.; Staff Sgt. David Luna, force protection chief for Special Purpose Marine Air- Ground Task Force 24; and Sgt. Daniel Garcia, a radio operator with 24th Marine Regiment; enter the Sargento Aldea Fire Co. carrying parts to an amplified sound system. Marines of SPMAGTF 24 teamed up with Chilean Marines of DIM Lynch to present the system to the firehouse. SPMAGTF 24 is currently supporting Partnership of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise that enhances regional security and cooperation among nations of the Western Hemisphere.

Marines lend a hand to Chilean fire department

Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24 stood side by side with Chilean Marines on a historic visit to the fire department in Iquique, Chile, last week. The Sargento Juan Aldea Fire Company was presented with an amplified sound system and spent some time afterwards getting to know the Marines. The end result was mutual respect

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IQUIQUE, Chile ? (June 6, 2007) Instructing a Chilean Marine on where and when to fire during marksmanship training is Cpl. Mark Yslas of Kansas City, Mo., from Security Detachment, Headquarters Company, 24th Marine Regiment. The Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24 are currently supporting Partnership of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise that enhances regional cooperation and security among nations of the Western Hemisphere. - IQUIQUE, Chile ? (June 6, 2007) Instructing a Chilean Marine on where and when to fire during marksmanship training is Cpl. Mark Yslas of Kansas City, Mo., from Security Detachment, Headquarters Company, 24th Marine Regiment. The Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24 are currently supporting Partnership of the Americas 2007, an annual exercise that enhances regional cooperation and security among nations of the Western Hemisphere.