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Archive: January, 2004

Fallen aviator remembered, Service members gather for clinic dedication January 31, 2004 — Service members supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and Marine Central Command, Djibouti, gathered here Saturday, to remember the life of a fallen warrior and dedicate a lasting tribute to his ultimate sacrifice. Naval personnel from the first deployed Expeditionary Medical Unit moved from their temporary tent clinic to a permanent MORE

Marine takes aim, accomplishes her goal January 30, 2004 — Female Marines have journeyed a long way since their clerical duty days when they were required to wake up every morning in boot camp and perfectly apply bright red lipstick and eye shadow. In today's Marine Corps, women are expected to carry the same pack that an average male carries. They qualify with the same weapons and endure the same MORE

Task Force Betio decorated for Iraqi liberation, An Nasiriya battle January 27, 2004 — Marines deployed here providing force protection to the camp received recognition for their actions nearly a year ago during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Seventeen infantrymen from Task Force Betio were recognized with citations ranging from certificates of commendation to Navy Commendation Medals with combat distinguishing devices during awards MORE

Infantrymen get back to basics, Combine arms; Employ fundamentals, Army concealment January 25, 2004 — The canyon walls echoed with machine gun and mortar fire recently, as infantry Marines and U.S. Army soldiers joined forces to assault a range here during a live-fire exercise. Weapons Platoon Marines from Task Force Betio, the force protection element for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, conducted the exercise with Old Guard mortar men MORE

Combat Center Marines in fight of their lives January 23, 2004 — Marines train knowing some day they may have to fight in defense of their country and our way of life. But little did one Marine know when he boarded the plane for Okinawa in mid-December that in less than a month, he’d be fighting for his life. Less than two weeks after Lance Cpl. Timothy Arevalo arrived in Okinawa with Bravo Co., 3rd Light MORE

Satellite Communication Operators ensure Corps Connection January 16, 2004 — Many Marines taking part in Operation Iraqi Freedom sent emails home to friends and family in the United States. However, the fact that they had internet access in the middle of the desert is often overlooked. Even more so is the fact that one job in the Marine Corps allows that sort of communication. And, Marines make it happen. Satellite MORE

Hospital renovations dedicated in Tadjoura January 6, 2004 — Personnel from Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa and many local community members came together to celebrate the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on the newly renovated Tadjoura Medical Hospital here Jan. 6. The $60,000 project, one of the largest in the region, was paid for by CJTF-HOA and will now expand care to the nearly 55,000 MORE

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