Tag Archives: U.S. Marine Corps

Photo: Marines conduct a patrol during the final comprehensive bilateral force-on-force training evolution March 2-3 during Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan. Forest Light is a semi-annual; bilateral engagement that enhances the partnership between the U.S. and Japan, solidifies regional security agreements, increases interoperability of forces and improves individual and unit-level skills in a bilateral environment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Kasey Peacock

Worth A Thousand Words: Winter Chill

Posted on March 16, 2013 by bniegel

U.S. Marines conduct a patrol during the final comprehensive bilateral force-on-force training evolution March 2-3, 2013, during Exercise Forest Light 13-3 at the Hokkaido-Dai Maneuver Area in Hokkaido, Japan.
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A U.S. Marine helps a young boy put on flight gear during the MV-22 Osprey Family Day on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, March 3, 2013. The III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific hosted the event at which more than 300 parents and children attended. The families received information about the MV-22 Osprey's capabilities, toured the aircraft, took photos, and asked questions of pilots and other air crew personnel. United States Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Ranum

Worth A Thousand Words: How Does That Fit?

Posted on March 15, 2013 by bniegel

A U.S. Marine helps a young boy put on flight gear during the MV-22 Osprey Family Day on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan, March 3, 2013.
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Graphic: Dinar Ehsan grew up during a time of war and has seen the transition in Afghanistan. Photo by Sgt. Bobby J. Yarbrough

Linguist Helps Marines Bring Stability to Home Country

Posted on March 13, 2013 by bniegel

Dinar Hasan serves as the lead translator for the Marine Corps brigade advisor team with the Aghan National Army’s 1st Brigade, 215 Corps.
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Photo: Joe Townsend, a British Royal Marine veteran, swims a timed 50-meter freestyle during the first day of practice at the Marine Corps Trials on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 26, 2013. Townsend is competing in cycling, swimming and track and field after placing in many events last year. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler L. Main

Worth A Thousand Words: Water Warrior

Posted on March 10, 2013 by bniegel

Joe Townsend, a British Royal Marine veteran, swims a timed 50-meter freestyle during the first day of practice at the Marine Corps Trials on Camp Pendleton, CA on Feb. 26, 2013.
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No Day at the Beach

Marine Raises the Bar on Recruiting Standards

Posted on March 5, 2013 by bniegel

Projecting a temperament and work ethic unmatched by his peers, Sgt. Le’mon Eluett wants to win. You wouldn’t know it by speaking with him though.
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