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Archive: January, 2007

Purple is color for those who have bled red

“By order of the president of the United States, the Purple Heart, established by George Washington at Newburgh, 7 August, 1782, during the War of the Revolution, is hereby revived out of respect to his memory and military achievements.” On Feb. 22, 1932, this order was published by the War Department in order to bring back to service an award that

Firefighters take on Kadena's 'burn house'

Japanese firefighters from Marine Corps Bases Japan Fire Department conducted training at the Live Fire Structural Trainer, commonly referred to as the "burn house," on Kadena Air Base Jan. 18-19. Instructors began the training teaching lessons inside the fireproof metal building to show the firefighters how the propane-fueled fire system worked.

Camp Wilson convoy simulators train MCAGCC Marines in 360º virtual reality

The day starts out early like all the others. The Marines, who are equipped with everything they need to conduct a routine patrol, load into the humvee. Today is a sunny day as they move through the streets of Fallujah, only to be stopped by an improvised explosive device just miles down the road. Using the training they have received, the Marines

Guard Force Marines: Eye in the sky at Combat Center’s Camp Wilson

With a shotgun slung over his shoulder and binoculars in hand, he scours the area below him from a tower overlooking the Forward Supply Ammunition Point. Though lonely at times, his sole job is to ensure that operations run smoothly, the FASP is secure and that nothing out of the ordinary happens. “The mission of the guard force is to provide an

RCT-2 'takes the fight' in western Al Anbar Province

After months of pre-deployment training and preparation, Regimental Combat Team 2 “took the fight” from RCT-7 in a transfer of authority (TOA) ceremony here. TOA is part of a regularly scheduled change of command that occurs yearly in Al Anbar Province. “RCT-7 did a tremendous job,” said Col. H. Stacy Clardy III, RCT-2’s commanding officer. “If

Parents dedicate Marine's Medal of Honor to all service members

The Medal of Honor awarded Jan. 11 at a recent White House ceremony belongs to all service members, according to the parents of the man who earned the honor. Cpl. Jason L. Dunham of Scio, N.Y., posthumously received America's highest military decoration two years and nine months after succumbing to a mortal brain injury while fighting in Iraq. He

Palm Springs USO opens doors to troops

A United Services Organization Center was recently opened in the Palm Springs International Airport to accommodate traveling troops and their families. The facility is open to active, reserve, former and retired military members and their families from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, and assists in meeting their needs after those hours, said Roxy Snell,

Crew of 'Inked' spills on island for USO

Carey Hart, owner of Hart and Huntington Tattoo Company, and some of his crew from the Arts and Entertainment hit show “Inked,” met with service members and fans here Jan. 18 to open a new shop and raise money and awareness for the United Service Organizations of Hawaii. Five cast members joined Hart, signed autographs and posed for photos. The

New Curation Center opens at the Combat Center, preserves Mojave’s history

Offering insight and educational opportunity for those stationed at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, a ribbon was cut opening the doorway of the new Archeology and Paleontology Curation Center by Commanding General, Brig Gen. Douglas M. Stone, Wednesday. The Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Division was authorized money to

Fallen hero honored at Camp Fallujah

Service members here gathered at the Chapel of Hope to honor fallen soldier Army Staff Sgt. James M. Wosika, Jan. 15. Wosika, a reservist with the 2nd Battalion of the 136th Infantry Regiment - a Minnesota National Guard unit - was killed in action Jan. 9 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar Province. He was serving as a team leader for

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