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Archive: January, 2003

HMM-263 gets "gassed" in Djiboutian skies January 30, 2003 — CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti -Two CH-53Es from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron - 263 demonstrated their capabilities by "gassing up" in mid-air while carrying two High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV's) during an aerial refueling exercise Jan. 30 in the skies over Djibouti.The heavy-lift helicopters, from Marine Heavy Helicopter MORE

Kenyan delegation visits CJTF-HOA January 28, 2003 — Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Commander, Maj. Gen. John F. Sattler concluded a four-day trip through Kenya today, having met with several members of Kenyan's government and military officials. Sattler's visit to Kenya was the first visit by any U.S. military representative since National Rainbow Coalition leader Mwai Kibaki MORE

American Experts: Saddam Could Destroy Iraq's Oil Fields January 24, 2003 — Iraqi troops destroyed Kuwait's oil fields during the 1991 Gulf War, and American officials are concerned Saddam Hussein will cause even more damage in Iraq if he feels threatened enough.Bush administration officials are quick to remind that no decision has been made on possible military action to disarm Iraq, but military planners are working up MORE

Deploying Marines receive Smallpox vaccine January 24, 2003 — Deploying Marines with the 7th Marine Regimental Combat Team began Smallpox immunizations Monday in accordance with the Department of Defense's Smallpox Vaccination Program. "Smallpox is a serious infectious disease. We cannot quantify the threat of it being used as a bioweapon; we know the consequences of its use could be great," said William MORE

Former restaurant owner leaves California, cooks for FDNY January 23, 2003 — After 23 years of being a restaurant owner in Tustin, Calif., she picked up her life and headed to the Big Apple to help. Since 1980 Angie Kardashian built a life in California at her restaurant "Angie's Cuisine Italiano," which was between MCAS Tustin and El Toro. She had become a big part of the Marine Corps community there. She was the MORE

Blackjack Medics keep CJTF-HOA healthy January 22, 2003 — A team of "Blackjack Medics" from the Army's 520th Medical Company, Fort Lewis, Wash., work 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide medical care to keep the warriors of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa combat effective. "Our primary mission here is to support the BOS (Base Operations Support Center) and Camp Lemonier in general with MORE

CJTF-HOA and coalition forces train at Djibouti range January 20, 2003 — Forces from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) finished a two-day Naval Surface Fire Support live fire and simulated aerial bombing support exercise Jan. 19 at Godoria Range in Djibouti's Northern Training Area. About 50 personnel, representing all U.S. armed services, along with Coalition partners, called in naval gunfire from MORE

CJTF-HOA warriors participate in surface fire support exercise January 19, 2003 — Elements from Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, including representatives from four countries, participated in Naval Surface Fire Support Live-Fire Exercise 1-03 Jan. 19 here. From an observation point nearly 600 feet above the range, American, German, French and Spanish service members called for naval gunfire from the Spruance-class MORE

West Coast Composite Band marches in 114th Tournament of Roses Parade January 17, 2003 — For Immediate Release, 17 January 03 Press Release 030117P1 Members of the Combat Center band and the rest of the West Coast Composite Marine Corps Band participated in the 114th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Jan. 1. This is the one time each year 1st Marine Division Band, Marine Band San Diego, 3rd MORE

Despite adversity, Chiefs victorious January 17, 2003 — In the midst of classes, live-fire exercises and deployment preparations, a group of Combat Center Marines makes the time to play. Their game doesn't receive the widespread recognition that football does in the Corps, and it is not even as publicized as most intramural softball leagues, but these Marines proved recently they have what it takes to MORE

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