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New ASYMCA headquarters opens in Murphy Canyon

The San Diego Armed Services YMCA officially opens a new headquarters facility today, within walking distance of one of the largest military housing complexes. The ribbon cutting ceremony takes place in Murphy Canyon. There will be a facility tour and a premier of the updated video presentation. "It's easier to reach people," said Mike Reber,

FDNY/USMC Association celebrate 228th Birthday

Adding to the countless Marine Corps cake cutting ceremonies and birthday celebrations in New York, the country and the world, the New York Fire Department United States Marine Corps Association celebrated the 228th Marine Corps Birthday and their second year of existence in Manhattan. "I was invited to the New York Police Department's Marine Corps

Marines celebrate 228 years of service

Marines here supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa celebrated the Marine Corps 228th birthday. More than 500 Marines, sailors, soldiers and airmen assembled for a morning cake-cutting ceremony at the camp cantina November 10. The ceremony began as CJTF-HOA's Commander, Brig. Gen. Mastin M. Robeson, and the official party marched

American MPs share tactics with German counterparts

Security personnel here supporting Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa participated in bilateral training with their counterparts from the German military November 1 and 2. Marines from the Antiterrorism Security Task Force Military Police and Military Working Dog detachments shared tactics and weapons knowledge with the 151st Feldjager

II MEF CG visits CJTF-HOA troops

The 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general (II MEF), Lt. Gen. Henry P. Osman, visited Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa here, October 30th to meet with and congratulate Marines, sailors, soldiers and airmen on a job well done. During his visit, Osman toured the camp talking to units about the importance of their job in the region,

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron deploys to Djibouti

Marines from Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., recently replaced the Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 here providing helicopter support throughout the Horn of Africa. The HMH-464 Detachment A (Reinforced) will provide combat assault support of heavy weapons, equipment and troops during operations in the Horn of Africa, according to Lt.

Henderson Hall Marines Run, Volunteer in Marine Corps Marathon

An estimated 18,900 participants crossed the starting line to run in the 28th Marine Corps Marathon Sunday Oct. 26, while another 150,000 watched or volunteered. Marines from Henderson Hall were no exception as some ran and others volunteered. The volunteer jobs ranged from helping the shuttle buses move runners to the start line, to setting up

Marine Corps' Top Enlisted Leader Visits Henderson Hall

The Marine Corps' top enlisted leader met with Marines stationed at Henderson Hall on Thursday Oct. 23. During his visit, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. John L. Estrada went to different work sections here not only to meet Marines, but also to inform them of current issues in the Marine Corps, and to thank them for what they do. "The

First Tri-Lateral firing exercise in Djibouti

Marines from Mike Co., Task Force Rawhide, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Anti-Terrorism) and soldiers from 3rd platoon, Charlie Company, 10th Mountain Division, trained alongside host nation militaries here during a live-fire training exercise that included helicopter operations Sept. 24. This training, designed to strengthen relations between

French Foreign Legion and Infantry Marines join in training operation;

Marines of Task Force Rawhide, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Antiterrorism), participated in bilateral training with the French Foreign Legion, 13th Half Brigade, at the French Commando Training Center here, Sept. 7-12. Having been deployed to provide Marine Central Command at Camp Lemonier with antiterrorism security, Task Force Rawhide took

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