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Marines

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New, improved Camp H.M. Smith is underway

Millions of dollars worth of construction projects are coming soon to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific as part of an ongoing process to repair and eventually replace what used to be a World War II hospital. Many of the buildings currently being used by MAFORPAC were built in the 1940s, and now have termite problems, asbestos, structural weaknesses

Pentagon Channel to Stream Live Coverage of National Museum of the Marine Corps Dedication Ceremony

Go to the Pentagon Channel to watch live coverage: http://pentagonchannel.feedroom.com/index.jsp?fr_story=4eabd0f7870b47378f4b4fee86dfec80f3c6586e&rf=fr_std

Cpl. Jose Sepulveda stands before the pageant ceremony crowd as a Marine from 1918. - Cpl. Jose Sepulveda stands before the pageant ceremony crowd as a Marine from 1918.

Combat Center takes a look at Corps history

This year, the Combat Center continued its tradition of celebrating the annual Marine Corps uniform pageant on Gray’s Field Nov. 9, in honor of the Corps’ 231st birthday. During the pageant, several Marine volunteers wore historical and authentic Marine Corps uniforms ranging from the fancy trim and feathers of the first uniforms in 1775, to the

Napoleon invades Camp Fallujah

Napoleon Dynamite that is. Actually, it was Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Neilon, a motor transport driver for Transportation Support Company, dressed as the movie character Napoleon. Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 5, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) made pilgrimage to Camp Fallujah's Chapel of Hope Monday, Oct 30th, to watch their fellow

CMC visits injured Marines, sailors in San Diego

Gen. Michael W. Hagee, Commandant of the Marine Corps, visits with injured Marines and sailors at Naval Medical Center San Diego Sept. 15. Below, Gen. Hagee also personally reenlisted a war veteran named Cpl. Nick Beberniss, whose injuries were so severe, doctors told him he would never walk again. He is no longer able to serve in the infantry,

Sgt. Bryce Cannon and Sgt. Pete Woodall inspect a British 51mm white phosphorus mortar during an EOD range sweep Nov. 8. - Sgt. Bryce Cannon and Sgt. Pete Woodall inspect a British 51mm white phosphorus mortar during an EOD range sweep Nov. 8.

EOD technicians clear the ranges of potential hazards

Through the hills and rocky terrain of Range 400, the Marines of Explosive Ordnance Disposal walked and scanned the area, clearing it of all ordnance that could pose a threat to units currently training. “The purposes of the sweeps are to keep ordnance and explosive residue to a minimum, and to allow the newer, better targets to be put in for the

Then and Now - Birthday ceremony a work in progress

The Marine Corps Birthday celebration is a timeless reminder to those who wear the eagle, globe and anchor where they come from and the weight their title bears to the world. Since the dawning of its existence, the Corps has exemplified its ability to maintain tradition and honor on and off the battlefield. Little has changed since then. Today, the

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Comm. school bids farewell to XO

Good men and women join the Marine Corps family every day, and they stay in the family for the rest of their lives. Marines don’t truly leave their family of brothers and sisters, but merely resign their position as active members in the service. The Corps recently said goodbye to a brother as he bid farewell to pursue his future in the civilian

Systems Command large presence at National Museum of the Marine Corps dedication

Nearly 15,000 invited guests are expected to participate in the formal dedication of the new National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 10, and Marine Corps Systems Command is a major contributor to the festivities. While the museum will serve as a lasting tribute to Marines, MARCORSYSCOM will give guests an opportunity to see the operational

Marine leader, actors recognize a few

A military promotion can be an honorable and memorable experience. But how many service members can say they’ve been promoted by a four-star general? It’s a relatively short list. How about a four-star general, an actor who brawled with Patrick Swayze and a career martial artist/cultural icon with a propensity for roundhouse kicks? Even the

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