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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

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‘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

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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,

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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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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Peter Pace speaks with a student at National Defense University in Washington, D.C., Aug. 9, 2006. Pace was at the university to address and congratulate the 215 students selected for the class of 2007. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen, U.S. Air Force. (Released) - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Peter Pace speaks with a student at National Defense University in Washington, D.C., Aug. 9, 2006. Pace was at the university to address and congratulate the 215 students selected for the class of 2007. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen, U.S. Air Force. (Released)