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Archive: July, 2005

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3rd LAR welcomes new leader of the 'Pack'

The commanding officer of 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion passed on the battle colors to the new commanding officer in a change-of-command ceremony at the Commanding General’s Parade Deck here July 6. Lt. Col. Stephen R. Dinauer, the former battalion commanding officer, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Matthew L. Jones during the evening

Injured Marine inspires Oklahoma DJ, community

David Kelso's trip to Iraq started out as an experiment to figure out how to broadcast radio live from the Middle East. But it turned into much more after the Oklahoma City disk jockey was introduced to a group of Marines from his area. Among the Marines Kelso met was Lance Cpl. Aaron Mankin, a 23-year-old combat correspondent from Rogers, Ark.,

'Military Idol' opens competition for military vocalists

So you think you've got what it takes to be the next Carrie Underwood or Bo Bice? Perhaps you fancy yourself more along the lines of Fantasia or Ruben Studdard. "Military Idol" will give military members a chance to sing their songs like their American Idol predecessors on 34 Army installations around the world this summer. Performers have until

Iraqi, Coalition Forces remain in Hit; more weapons found in Baghdad

Military officials in Baghdad, Iraq, today said U.S. and Iraqi forces will remain in the Iraqi city of Hit indefinitely to provide a security presence by manning outposts and conducting joint patrols and stabilization operations. Hit has a population of about 120,000 and is about 100 miles northwest of Baghdad. Iraqi security forces and U.S.

Arizona mayor working to broaden Pentagon Channel's audience

Arizona broke the mold in May by becoming the first state to join "America Supports You," the Defense Department's program that highlights Americans' efforts to support the troops. Now Arizona is again making news, this time by broadcasting the Pentagon Channel, a military news and information TV channel, over the public airwaves. John Keegan,

Singer Paul Karr leads the band in vocals, Ben Lester and Travis Budd perform on the guitar, and Darik ?Manny? Unpingco holds down the beat on the drums. Rocking the crowd at Victory Field was local band, ?UNHERD,? jamming out songs from their latest album. Music of all kind was played throughout the day for the enjoyment of the visitors here, which lasted through the bangs of the firework display, which kicked off at 9 p.m. - Singer Paul Karr leads the band in vocals, Ben Lester and Travis Budd perform on the guitar, and Darik ?Manny? Unpingco holds down the beat on the drums. Rocking the crowd at Victory Field was local band, ?UNHERD,? jamming out songs from their latest album. Music of all kind was played throughout the day for the enjoyment of the visitors here, which lasted through the bangs of the firework display, which kicked off at 9 p.m.

MCAGCC celebrates Independence Day

Lance Cpl. Doug A. Dearborn, infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, holds close his wife, Nichole E. Dearborn, in his arms for a final moment before deploying to Iraq. Mrs. Dearborn, along with other wives and families will long for their husband?s safe return. - Lance Cpl. Doug A. Dearborn, infantryman with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, holds close his wife, Nichole E. Dearborn, in his arms for a final moment before deploying to Iraq. Mrs. Dearborn, along with other wives and families will long for their husband?s safe return.

2/7 returns to Middle East for duty

While families and friends gathered in good company to celebrate the nation’s independence, the “War Dogs” packed up their sea bags and returned to the Middle East for duty — again.More than 700 Marines and Sailors from 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment departed the Combat Center July 2 through 7 to support the ongoing global war against

NATO commander meets with Afghan president in Kabul

NATO's top military officer met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the presidential palace here June 30. "We had a very good discussion of a very important time leading up to the parliamentary elections," U.S. Marine Gen. James L. Jones said. Jones is NATO's supreme allied commander in Europe and also heads U.S. European Command. The discussion

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