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Archive: August, 2012

Futenma, Ginowan sign first-responder pact

Col. James G. Flynn met with Atsushi Sakima, the mayor of Ginowan City, Aug. 23, to sign a mutual agreement allowing emergency vehicles from the city to pass through Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to facilitate faster emergency response times.The agreement allows emergency services a more direct route to areas of the city during an emergency or

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Khaan Quest 2012 concludes with ceremony, remarks from SecNav

A closing ceremony was held to mark the end of Exercise Khaan Quest 2012 at the Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Aug. 23.Khaan Quest 2012 is a multinational exercise sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific, hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces, and is the latest in a continuing series of exercises designed to promote regional peace and

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Bilateral training commences with Forest Light

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marines officially began Exercise Forest Light 12-01 with a social engagement hosted by the JGSDF at Camp Beppu, Japan, Aug. 19.Marines and sailors with Combat Assault Battalion and 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, attended the event. Both are with 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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Corpsmen conduct SHOTEX, increase readiness

U.S. Navy corpsmen with Evans Medical Clinic conducted a shot exercise, also known as SHOTEX, with the Marines of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Marine Corps Installation Pacific, on Camp Foster Aug. 24.The SHOTEX is a medical readiness stand-down held to increase medical readiness by providing vaccinations,

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ROK, MEF wrap up UFG 12

III Marine Expeditionary Force and its major subordinate commands participated in the exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012 Aug. 20–31. UFG is an annual computer-assisted, combined command and control exercise between the Republic of Korea and United States Combined Forces Command, executed to improve the two nations' abilities to defend the ROK and

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Preparations prevent typhoon damage

Typhoon Bolaven made landfall on Okinawa after sunset Aug. 26, bringing heavy winds and rain, which toppled trees and flooded streets.No serious damage of installations on Okinawa has been reported due in part to preparations made before the typhoon's arrival."There was minor damage to trees and property, but nothing major and no rescues were

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Academy enhances education, leadership

As the drawdown occurs in the Marine Corps, those who want to have a long and successful career need to place themselves above their peers.The option to attend a seven-week resident professional military education course at a regionally based staff noncommissioned officers' academy offers NCOs and staff NCOs a chance to better themselves, become

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Marines perform air traffic control training

As the downpour descended upon the weathered airstrip on Ie Shima, Japan, Marines raced to prepare the area for air traffic control training.The Marines of Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, trained for execution and employment of the Marine air traffic control

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US, Japan shooters master camouflage, stealth

Steady breathing, stealth and patience are just a few attributes of an effective sniper. Marines of scout sniper platoon and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's special shooting team partnered up to rehearse these techniques during Exercise Forest Light 12-01 at the Hijudai Maneuver Area, Oita prefecture, Japan, Aug. 21.The platoon,

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Corps' leaders reinforce Ospreys' safety

Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Lt. Gen. Robert E. Schmidle Jr., deputy commandant of Marine Corps aviation, recently reinforced the safety of the MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft in a statement and press briefing in Washington, D.C."I am mindful that there are some who are concerned about tilt-rotor technology because of

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