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Marines, Navy land on San Francisco's beach, showcase medical aid abilities October 4, 2012 — U.S. Marine and Navy forces displayed their capabilities of landing and setting up an expeditionary medical aid station in San Francisco’s Ocean Beach Oct. 3.Sailors serving with Assault Craft Unit 5, a Navy unit out of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., stormed the beach on a Landing Craft Air Cushion carrying heavy logistical equipment and MORE

Cleanup continues after Typhoon Jelawat slams Okinawa October 4, 2012 — Typhoon Jelawat made landfall on Okinawa Sept. 29, bringing destructive winds and rain that toppled trees, overturned cars, and flooded streets.Jelawat was the sixth typhoon to hit Okinawa this year and in less than ten hours, caused the most destruction of the 2012 typhoon season.?The strongest winds from Naha were reported at 78 mph with gusts at MORE

College students find out what it takes to be a Marine October 3, 2012 — More than 80 graduate students from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and 15 students from Johns Hopkins University took part in the Quantico Leadership Venture at Marine Corps Base Quantico?s Officer Candidates School on Sept. 20-21.OCS hosted the Quantico Leadership Venture to give business students exposure to the leadership MORE

Marines have landed, San Francisco is well in-hand October 3, 2012 — Marines from Camp Pendleton-based 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Combat Logistics Regiment 1 and the 1st Marine Division Band have landed in San Francisco for Fleet Week 2012, Oct 3-8.More than 2,500 Marines and sailors aboard the USS Makin Island are participating in the 31st annual Fleet Week. As the Marine MORE

Aircraft maintenance aboard amphibious shipping keeps U.S. Marines mission ready October 3, 2012 — With non-stop flying comes non-stop maintenance for aviation mechanics of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit.The maintenance crews of the 24th MEU?s aviation combat element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (Reinforced), have stayed busy over the past six months of their deployment ensuring the MV-22B Ospreys, AV-8B Harriers, CH-53E Super MORE

Data Center Improves Self-service for ID Cards October 3, 2012 — The Defense Manpower Data Center is making it easier for service members and their families to get and maintain identification cards.The center has launched its RAPIDS -- Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System -- self-service portal to allow service members and reservists with the Defense Department?s common access card, or CAC, to MORE

Program Empowers Absentee, Overseas Citizen Voters October 3, 2012 — Officials have developed a robust program to ensure absentee military and overseas citizens have the necessary tools to cast their votes, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said today.As Election Day nears, the Federal Voting Assistance Program has taken a global, innovative and user-friendly approach, including measures mandated by Congress to MORE

Time Remains for Absentee Voting, Official Says October 3, 2012 — Absentee Voting Week is a reminder that it?s still possible for eligible U.S. voters overseas to register and to vote, the acting director of the department?s Federal Voting Assistance Program said today.?It?s not too late to vote,? Pamela S. Mitchell told reporters during a telephone news conference.Mitchell said that during Absentee Voting Week, MORE

Nationals salute Devil Dogs with Marine Corps Day October 3, 2012 — The Washington Nationals celebrated and saluted the Corps with Marine Corps Day at Nationals Park Sept. 24. The event featured the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band playing the national anthem, the Marine Barracks Washington Color Guard and a heartwarming salute to wounded warriors in attendance. ?The most honorable and noble profession on the planet MORE

Iron man challenge tests endurance, strength, teamwork October 3, 2012 — The Prince George?s County Police Department?s Special Operations Division hosted its third annual Iron Man Endurance Competition at T. Howard Duckett Park, Sept. 26, and several military teams once again joined in the challenge.?The purpose of the competition was to have the local agencies come together and build camaraderie, as well as show the MORE

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