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U.S. Marines, Ugandan soldiers share thoughts on unique training mission August 20, 2012 — A small team of Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit were sent on a unique mission in the east-central African country of Uganda. Eleven Marines traveled from the amphibious assault ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to Uganda to link up with a team of Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force who were already MORE

One team, one fight: Afghans forces work together against insurgency August 16, 2012 — As Afghan National Security Forces take over for Marines operating in Helmand province, they coordinate their efforts through an Operational Control Center-District.The OCCD, advised by Marines with Police Advisor Team 4, Regimental Combat Team 6, in Kajaki District, ensures all the operations of the Afghan National Army, Afghan National Civil MORE

Combat Logistics Regiment 27 recognizes spouses for constant support August 16, 2012 — More than 20 couples flooded the banquet room at the Ball Center here for a Spouse Appreciation Night, Aug. 10.As they entered the room, a soft beat of music filled the air while some guests dished up a plate of wings, fresh vegetables and other appetizers; other guests socialized with people they haven?t seen in a while, and some they?ve never MORE

MWSS-374: Paving a better future August 16, 2012 — Breaking new ground isn?t easy. Building a foundation, in the most literal sense, is hard work.Just ask the engineer company of Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, based out of Twentynine Palms, Calif., who are refurbishing the landing zone assault strip at the Bull Assault Forward Arming and Refueling Point site located in the Chocolate Mountain MORE

Helicopter Company raids urban combat facility August 13, 2012 — "Enemy in sight." These words were passed down to the platoon commander, crouching in the tree line alongside dozens of Marines. Only one word came in response: "Engage."This was the prelude to Company G's assault on a notional town held by enemy forces. The Marines of Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine MORE

Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group celebrates hump day August 13, 2012 — The Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group celebrated the halfway point of their deployment aboard the USS New York, July 28, 2012.They commemorated the day alongside the opening festivities of the Shellback Ceremony, a day set aside for the naval tradition of welcoming Marines and Sailors, MORE

Troy native serves with Marines in southern Afghanistan August 13, 2012 — For some people, history is just another subject in school. For Lance Cpl. Joshua Taylor, being a part of history was a calling.To follow that calling, Taylor, 21, from Troy, Ala., left behind a full-ride scholarship to college to join the Marine Corps. The only reason he even went to college for a year was because it was free, he said. He’s always MORE

No beans or bandages - St. Cloud native supplying bullets, rockets in Afghanistan August 13, 2012 — For Sierra Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, the responsibility of tracking almost $6 million worth of ammunition rests in the hands of Lance Cpl. Ryan Chandrapaul.Serving as the ammunition chief and armory chief, the 21-year-oldSt. Cloud, Fla., native, orders, tracks and secures everything from rockets to machine guns.“Before I MORE

Helicopter Company raids urban combat facility August 13, 2012 — "Enemy in sight." These words were passed down to the platoon commander, crouching in the tree line alongside dozens of Marines. Only one word came in response: "Engage."This was the prelude to Company G's assault on a notional town held by enemy forces. The Marines of Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 31st Marine MORE

Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group celebrates hump day August 13, 2012 — The Marines and Sailors of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group celebrated the halfway point of their deployment aboard the USS New York, July 28, 2012.They commemorated the day alongside the opening festivities of the Shellback Ceremony, a day set aside for the naval tradition of welcoming Marines and Sailors, MORE

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