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Marine Food Service Specialists prepare breakfast at Phelps Mess Hall for hundreds of Marines on a daily basis. - Marine Food Service Specialists prepare breakfast at Phelps Mess Hall for hundreds of Marines on a daily basis.

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Big day for 1/7’s advance party as they return from Iraq

The notorious Mojave Desert sun shined bright on Victory Field, but showed compassion in keeping the heat to a minimum. Sept. 6 was the perfect day for more than 100 people aboard the Combat Center. Two hours past noon and a section of Victory Field was full of life. The energy level of family members and friends was above normal for a Wednesday

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The "Darkside" is at it again, 3/4 deploys for fourth Iraq tour

They are modern day heroes. They have fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, and spouses and kids. They are part of the elite, adored by many and criticized by others. They lay their lives on the line day in and day out serving amongst the best. They miss holidays and birthdays and that first step their child took. They are by no means

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Gunnery Sgt. David Young is greeted by his two sons, Thomas and Michael, as he steps onto Victory Field after returning from CLB-7?s deployment to Iraq Sept. 1. - Gunnery Sgt. David Young is greeted by his two sons, Thomas and Michael, as he steps onto Victory Field after returning from CLB-7?s deployment to Iraq Sept. 1.

CLB-7 returns home after big role in OIF

Family and friends gathered at the Combat Center’s Victory Field Sept. 1 to welcome home more than 130 Marines and sailors from Combat Logistics Battalion 7 after a seven-month tour in Iraq. As part of Regimental Combat Team 7, CLB-7 monitored and conducted logistical convoys to provide troops’ needs, managed explosive ordnance demolition and

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More to chaplains than just deck-plate ministry

What does a chaplain have to do but prepare for his sermon or walk around chit-chatting? While this may be a commonly held misconception, a chaplain does spend time walking around talking with Marines and sailors. It is part of their job called deck-plate ministry. But it’s just the beginning, not the whole. Each commanding officer maintains a

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All-Marine softball player makes quality use of time in high desert

Although her All-Marine team finished the All Armed Forces Women Softball Tournament with a 0-9 record, Christina Mota bursts with pride when she is asked about the team. "We’ve got a lot of heart," the 20-year-old Modesto, Calif., native said. "We were 0-9, but we had fun. We gave it our all!" Mota has been playing softball since she was 10 years

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Members of the 1st Marine Division Association cheer after a performance by the band at the Memorial Service in Denver. - Members of the 1st Marine Division Association cheer after a performance by the band at the Memorial Service in Denver.