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Archive: 2006

Local "Doc" presented award by Rumsfeld

A hospital corpsman with the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital was presented an award from the American Legion by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in recognition of his outstand volunteerism and performance of duties during a ceremony in Salt Lake City Aug. 29.Petty Officer 2nd Class Dempsey L. Tomblin, an advance radiology technologist, was

A Marine with 3/14 aims in on suspicious activity during his watch into the first night of the final exercise during Mojave Viper Aug. 28. - A Marine with 3/14 aims in on suspicious activity during his watch into the first night of the final exercise during Mojave Viper Aug. 28.

3/14 finishes Mojave Viper, prepares mentally for Iraq

Marines from various active and reserve units across the country joined to supplement Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, as they prepared to deploy to Iraq as Provisional Military Police Battalion, Task Force MP, 3/14.The unit was activated in April and finished their training with the final exercise of Mojave Viper Aug.

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Preserving the Legacy and Educating the Future

Today, the sound of “OOH RAH” can be heard from people from various backgrounds and “Semper Fidelis” runs through the blood streams and beats through the hearts of enlisted and officer ranks through a diverse group of Marines. African-American officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel are omnipresent, and their service is now a

3/11 welcomes new commanding officer

Marines and sailors of 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, welcomed their new commanding officer during a ceremony Aug. 22 at the Commanding General’s flagpole, with more than 150 guests in attendance.Lt. Col. Paul E. Huxhold, outgoing commander of 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment and also of 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, passed on

Combat Center, community celebrate 54 years, 29 Palms

The sun rises on an empty strip of road marked only by 29 swaying palm trees. Not much is known about them except that they somehow represent the lasting bond between the Combat Center and the city of Twentynine Palms. Combat Center personnel and several members of the Twentynine Palms community gathered at the front gate Aug. 18 to commemorate

3/4 begins SASO basics at Range 215

Third Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, rolled into their third week of Mojave Viper, a month long training evolution combining the Revised-Combined Arms Training Exercise and Security and Stability Operations training.At company levels, the battalion began SASO training Aug. 7 at Combat Center Range 215, a military operations in urban terrain

A RQ-2B Pioneer UAV takes off from an airfield south of Camp Wilson during a training mission. Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 was awarded the 2006 MCAA Edward S. Fris Award. - A RQ-2B Pioneer UAV takes off from an airfield south of Camp Wilson during a training mission. Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 was awarded the 2006 MCAA Edward S. Fris Award.

VMU-1 named Air Command and Control Unit of the Year

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 was recognized by the Marine Corps Aviation Association for their achievements in support of training exercises and combat operations from May 2005 until April 2006. The squadron was awarded the 2006 MCAA Edward S. Fris Award, established in honor of Maj. General Edward S. Fris, a pioneer in the

‘Hash’ runs a potential cure for PT blues; excuse to work out, have fun

“The lunatic fringe of running.” That’s one unofficial motto which helps describe the lively and welcoming atmosphere of the World Hash House Harriers, an international network of people who band together simply for a good time. The organization bases its meetings around “hash” runs, where a hare, the lead runner, leaves a trail on the ground for

Combat Center entrepreneur’s recording studio offers professional audio to aspiring High Desert musicians

High Desert musicians looking to have their work professionally recorded now have the opportunity to make their dreams a reality thanks to a Combat Center Marine and a former sailor who teamed up to open a local recording studio. Heat Rock Recording Studio, located just across Adobe Road from Santana’s Mexican Restaurant in Twentynine Palms,

3/11 remembers fallen warrior

Family, friends, and fellow Marines gathered at a memorial service in honor of Sgt. Stephen Carpenter, motor transportation, Kilo Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, at the Combat Center’s Protestant Chapel Aug. 16. Carpenter was born February 1, 1980, in Sacramento, Calif., and lost his life July 31 after a jet skiing incident. "Carpenter, his

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