Navy doc treats people right; Provides healthcare and peace of mind
August 23, 2002 — "It is an honor for me to wear this uniform," Lt. Alfredo E. Baker said. "I came to this country with a dream of being a doctor and the Navy made it come true." Baker is the regimental surgeon for Marine Air Ground Task Force-2. He and his corpsmen are currently here participating in Combined Arms Exercise 10-02. Hailing from south of the equator, MORE
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Simple challenge lured one to serve 43 years
August 23, 2002 — I will venture to say most young people have heroes. Mine included John Wayne, Olympic swimmer and actor Johnny Wiessmuller, pro football/baseball standout and actor Chuck Connors of the TV series "The Rifleman," singer and actor Johnny Cash, the original "Man in Black," and of course, my grandfather. These are all men of diversified talents, MORE
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Simple surgery, unfavorable conditions; Business as usual for Navy docs in desert
August 22, 2002 — "This is a medical clinic," Lt. Alfredo E. Baker said. "It has to work like one. We are medical professionals." The Marine Air Ground Task Force 2 regimental surgeon spoke about the regimental aid station and his corpsmen. He emphasized patient dedication and how important trust is as Cpl. Matt T. Thorp, a 2nd Marine Regiment radio operator, MORE
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Fire team skills honed during training
August 22, 2002 — "Eberdong up!" shouts the fire team leader as his Marines advance through the Transition Range here. The range, which allows Marines to fire from simulated positions such as windows, trenches, behind walls and off rooftops, provides realistic training for the Marines. To add more to the realism there are also 12 targets that move from right to MORE
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Personnel admin provides support, improves morale
August 22, 2002 — There is a saying that a deployed Marine's morale is high if he receives four things on a consistent basis - time off, money, mail and food. The Marines of 1st Battalion, 6th Marines' Battalion Administration Center (BAC) and Cpl. Nicholas S. Slaughter, a personnel clerk with Romeo Battery, 5th Battalion, 10th, ensure that the Marines receive at MORE
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Sherman tank recovered at Lejeune;
August 22, 2002 — The Marine Corps is well-known for its warfighting ability. In fact, the U.S. military has a long history of adapting to and overcoming great adversity. That is why when retired Sgt. Maj. Joe Houle found out there was an M-4 Sherman tank tucked away in Camp Lejeune's dense forestry, he immediately took action. "She'll look great once we get her MORE
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Gunner testing ensures proficiency
August 20, 2002 — "You can't hurt 'em if you can't hit 'em," was the response from a Marine mortarman from Camp Lejeune-based 1st Battalion, 6th Marines when asked of the importance of the Mortar Gunner's Exam. The Marines of 81 mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, 1/6, currently serving here as part of the Unit Deployment Program, are being tested on the skills MORE
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Arty brings FINEX to a close; CAX 9 complete, Marines ready for Vegas
August 16, 2002 — "Stand by - Fire!" - the command came over the speakers to the gun line from the fire direction center. The number-one man pulled the lanyard. Dust boiled up from the ground and the smell of gunpowder filled the air. The looming howitzer recoiled, sending its round down range. The Marine Air Ground Task Force 2 desert warriors remained vigilant MORE
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Oh, the places she's been
August 15, 2002 — As Diana Berndt packs her home full of memories into boxes and prepares to leave Jacksonville, N.C., for the fourth time, she admits that of the 23 moves she and her husband, Lt. Gen. Martin Berndt, have made in their 33 years together, this is going to be the most difficult of all. "We are very honored for Martin's promotion and for this MORE
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Desert warriors to return home; CAX 9-02 almost complete
August 12, 2002 — More than 1,200 Marines and Sailors attached to Marine Air Ground Task Force 2 are scheduled to return home Aug. 16 following nearly a month training in the Mojave Desert. The North Carolina-based warriors will detach from MAGTF-2, commanded by 2nd Marine Regiment's Col. Ronald Bailey, after their completion this week of Combined Arms Exercise 9-02 MORE
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