Assistant commandant visits Okinawa
March 30, 2012 — Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, visited several Marine Corps installations on Okinawa March 21-23.The purpose of the visit was to meet with Marines and gain insight into current issues that impact III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific.“The ACMC’s visit to Okinawa is part of a MORE
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Marines ‘MARCH’ to rescue
March 30, 2012 — More than 40 Marines participated in combat lifesaver training at the III Marine Expeditionary Force Tactical Medical Simulation Center on Camp Hansen March 21.The purpose of the course is to ensure Marines are prepared to perform medical procedures in the event of an emergency while in combat.“We train individual augments in combat lifesaver and MORE
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Military police train to protect in any situation
March 30, 2012 — Military policemen with the Provost Marshal’s Office practiced responding to duress calls in combat town at the central training area March 20.The purpose of the training was to ensure the military policemen are prepared to respond to any calls they may receive on a day-to-day basis. PMO is a part of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps MORE
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Company hits stride, completes largest patrol to date
March 30, 2012 — Company A, Combat Logistics Battalion 4, completed the largest combat logistics patrol to-date through Helmand province March 12-14.The patrol was completed ahead of schedule despite consisting of more tactical vehicles and more supplies than any previous CLB-4 patrol. CLB-4 is part of, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary MORE
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Marine saves victim with automated external defibrillator
March 30, 2012 — The life of a military policeman encompasses many different tasks. One might assume a typical day would include patrolling, issuing citations, interacting with service members, and making arrests.What one may not assume is that MPs can be called for anything, at any time, sometimes even placing them first on scene at a medical emergency.The morning MORE
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Marines open doors during breach training
March 23, 2012 — The charge explodes with a loud bang and blinding flash. Fragments of the door hit the shield. The Marines spring into action rushing through the black smoke, slamming the door open and quickly entering the room, clearing their sectors of fire.In seconds, the building is cleared and security has been established.The enemy is not real; but for the MORE
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Combat Logistics Battalion 4 supports operations in Afghanistan
March 23, 2012 — Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 4 conducted a combat logistics patrol supporting counterinsurgency operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 4-7.The patrol delivered helium gas needed to operate the persistent ground surveillance system, also known as an aerostat surveillance balloon, along with other supplies to forward operating MORE
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Marines prepare to join fight
March 23, 2012 — More than 40 Marines with various units took part in predeployment training on Camp Hansen March 12-21.The purpose of the training was to prepare the Marines for their upcoming deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.The Marines are individual augmentees who will serve in different units supporting combat operations MORE
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Japanese forces thank Marines, their families, civilian organizations
March 23, 2012 — Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Gen. Eiji Kimizuka presented a letter of appreciation to Lt. Gen. Kenneth J. Glueck Jr. during a ceremony at the JGSDF Ground Staff Office March 11.In the letter, presented on the one-year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, Kimizuka expressed sincere gratitude for the impact American support MORE
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Children unattended in vehicles illegal
March 23, 2012 — Leaving children unattended in a vehicle is always illegal, but with rising temperatures will become increasingly dangerous.Leaving children under the age of 9 unattended in vehicles violates both Marine Corps Bases Japan Order 5800.2E and Kadena Air Base Instruction 31-204. On both Marine Corps bases and Kadena Air Base, children ages 10 and 11 MORE
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