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A look back to Fox Company pick-up day

“Get on line!” This was the first command the recruits of Platoon 2121, Company F, received from their drill instructors on Oct. 20, the day known as “pickup.” The command to get on line tells recruits to go to their respective bunk beds, more commonly known as racks, and stand at the position of attention, until further orders are given by their

Devil, you're getting a Dell

Maintaining communication with family members is extremely important for Marines and it can be tough to stay connected when deployed to the far corners of the world. Many service members have email access overseas, on ships and even in remote desert outposts. Sometimes, however, young Marines’ families are not able to afford a computer and must

Carolina Hurricanes honor military

Lord Stanley’s Cup is perhaps the most sought after prize in all of professional sports. After all it is, without a doubt, one of the oldest trophys professional athletes compete for every year. The Carolina Hurricanes, the National Hockey League team whose name was permanently etched on the cup at the end of last year’s season, hosted a military

MWSS-374 Marine wins big on ‘Price is Right,’ leaves in luxury

Hopeful thoughts ran through his mind as he reached his hand into a bucket, which seemed to go on forever, to pull out another piece to his puzzle. He would either be successful in pulling out another number to complete the price tag of a brand new Cadillac DTS, or he would pull out an “X” marked piece that would bring him to defeat. Cpl. Chad Van

Hard training makes excellent preparation

Service members constantly train and prepare for Iraq, but for some the training is harder and the hours are longer. This type of training is what prepares the Marines and sailors of 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division for their upcoming deployment to Iraq. Lance Cpl. Patrick L. Norton and his fellow artillerymen with 2nd Battery, 10th

From invasion beach to Mount Suribachi's summit, Marines reflect on historic battle

Sweating, huffing and puffing their way up the paved road that spirals up Iwo Jima's Mount Suribachi, more than 60 Marines with the 3rd Marine Division made the trek to one of the most storied battle sites in American military history Dec. 14. Leaders within the Division's command staff coordinated the trip for their Marines to give them a greater

California-based Marines, 'Magnificent Bastards,' turn up weapons caches

While U.S. politicians and military leaders debate whether or not to send additional U.S. troops to Iraq, U.S. Marines here are taking weapons out of the hands of insurgents – one cache at a time. Most recently, Marines from the Camp Pendleton, Calif.-based 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment discovered an anti-aircraft gun platform and several

Iraqis Claims addressed by 4th CAG Marines

AR RAMADI, Iraq – Call it one-stop shopping for Iraqi and Coalition Forces. A detachment of civil affairs Marines, who call themselves “The Forgotten Four,” are keeping Marines and soldiers connected to the Iraqis in Al Anbar Province. Marines with Detachment 4, 4th Civil Affairs Group carry out missions in the Ramadi area, including working at

Clock is ticking on Miami native

For most people fifteen seconds ends in a blink of an eye, but for the Marines of Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment it is all the time they have to send rounds down range, protecting their fellow service members. Pfc. Patrick Mathews, a gunner in the company, had his hands full while lining up the sights on an M-252 81mm Medium

State Dept. donates $100K in toys for tots

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice presented approximately 5,000 toys to the Marine Corps Dec. 20 at the Harry S. Truman Building following the department’s sixth annual Toys for Tots drive. About 5,002, unofficially, if counting the impromptu donation by 2-year-old Mathew Wurmser afterward. “It’s great to see all of those toys,” said Rice, “And

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