Services join forces in new training complex
May 20, 2003 — Officials here recently announced plans to construct a joint training center in 2004 to better equip maritime services supporting homeland security operations. The U.S. Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Navy will be able to standardize training and doctrinal approaches, establish communication protocols, and streamline operational techniques in MORE
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Reservists test new packs for Corps
May 19, 2003 — Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment recently tested two new packs for potential use as Marine Corps gear, enforcing the Corps' commitment to searching for better and smarter ways to accomplish missions. Two months of testing ended earlier this month and addressed the packs' durability and combat compatibility to accommodate Marines in MORE
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Naval officer takes on Marine unit
May 13, 2003 — In a unique turn of events, a naval officer became the first sailor to command a segment of a Marine unit here earlier this year due to deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Navy Capt. Stephen J. Connelly took command of nearly 3,300 personnel remaining here with 2nd Force Service Support Group (rear) while maintaining his established MORE
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26th MEU HET named best in DOD
May 7, 2003 — Counterintelligence is key to current military operations world wide, but since the information gathered is of a classified nature, not many people outside the collectors and their higher headquarters really know about the effort put into this form of information gathering. Though their numbers were few, the former six-man Human Intelligence MORE
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President witnesses California Marine's citizenship ceremony
April 24, 2003 — "When President Bush gave me my citizenship and said, 'I'm very proud of you my fellow American,' I couldn't help but to cry," said Daly City, Calif., resident Lance Cpl. Oj John B. Santamaria. The 21-year-old heavy machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment received his U.S. citizenship from President George W. Bush April 11 at the MORE
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CJTF-Haiti provides medical supplies to District of Cité Soleil
April 22, 2003 — Soldiers with 96th Civil Affairs Battalion here supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Haiti delivered more than $30 thousand worth of medical supplies to two hospitals in the district of Cité Soleil April 19. Both Choscal and Chapi hospitals, which received the supplies, treat more than 250 patients per day in general medical care, blood tests, MORE
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Small Craft Company tests new boat
April 17, 2003 — The Marines and sailors in Small Craft Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Division are operationally testing a new boat to ferry troops into battle. The Small Unit Riverine Craft has the potential to move more Marines and equipment and increase insertion capabilities. The 39-foot-long craft is capable of transporting a 13-man MORE
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2nd Intel Marine selected for DoD award
April 17, 2003 — A 2nd Intelligence Battalion Marine has earned the 2002 Special Award for Counter Intelligence Support to Force Protection, according to a Counter Intelligence Field Activity memorandum dated March 26. Gunnery Sgt. Paul L. Contreras, counter intelligence specialist, 2nd Counter Intelligence/Human Intelligence Company, is scheduled to receive the MORE
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Reserves provide important role
April 11, 2003 — As the convoys of supplies continue to move north to support coalition forces, the Marine Corps Reserve is again answering the call to duty. Providing convoy security, the Saginaw, Mich.-based Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, is putting their lives on hold to do their part to defeat the Iraqi regime. The company accepts the call MORE
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Keeping hope alive
April 9, 2003 — Soldiers with the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion, here supporting Combined Joint Task Force – Haiti, delivered more than 2,500 pounds of fish, rice and beans to a home for the elderly in the Bel Air area April 8. After delivering nearly 2,000 gallons of water just a few weeks ago with the help of the Marines from Marine Air Ground Task Force- 8 from MORE
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