Building bridges: 7th Engineer Support Battalion volunteers help out Mud Runners
Lance Cpl. Cody Haas, 6/18/2013
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – More than 300 Marines from 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, volunteered to help runners during this year’s World Famous Mud Run aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 1-15.Over the course of three weeks, Marines with 7th ESB took on different tasks such as assisting runners through obstacles,
MPF offload kicks-off Dawn Blitz 2013
Cpl. Laura Gauna, June 18, 2013
CORONADO, Calif. – Marines from 1st Marine Expeditionary Force participated in a Marine Prepositioning Force offload exercise at Coronado, Calif., June 13, 2013. The purpose of the exercise was to give both the Navy and Marine Corps the ability to learn firsthand all the procedures involved in an offload operation and readying a ship full of cargo
SP-MAGTF Crisis Response ACE maintains readiness 24/ 7
Staff Sgt. Lukas Atwell, MORON DE LA FRONTERA, Spain
The mission of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response requires Marines and aircraft to be ready to move at a moment’s notice to respond to potential crises in the African region.In order to get where they are needed and complete their mission, which could include crisis support to embassies, evacuation support, humanitarian
Dunford Congratulates Afghans for Taking Lead in Security
American Forces Press Service, WASHINGTON
With Afghanistan’s national security forces now leading all security operations throughout the country, the commander of U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan today congratulated the Afghan people.Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. called the milestone “a monumental step forward.”“No longer are the Afghan people reliant on coalition forces
Hagel Dedicates Pentagon Korean War Exhibit
Terri Moon Cronk, ARLINGTON, Va.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today dedicated what he called a “magnificent” permanent display in the Pentagon to honor veterans of the Korean War.The display opened in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the 1953 armistice that ended hostilities on the Korean Peninsula, and of the U.S.-South Korean alliance.“We not only acknowledge you, we
JLTV program office hosts vehicle demonstration, gets ready to test vehicle prototypes
Bill Johnson-Miles, MCSC Corporate Communications, June 19, 2013
By Bill Johnson-Miles, MCSC Corporate CommunicationsSenior Marine Corps, Army and Department of Defense leadership got a hands-on look at the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during a demonstration on Marine Corps Base Quantico June 3-14. JLTV prototypes from three vendors were on display and road tested at the Transportation Demonstration Support
Life-long Marine Corps supporter, wife of veteran “earns the title” as 76th honorary Marine
Cpl. Fenton Reese, NEW ORLEANS
A single tear traveled down her face. Flushed with emotion, her voice slightly cracked as she addressed the silent auditorium for the first time as a Marine. For 21 years, the U.S. Marine Corps has recognized individuals from the civilian community for their dedication, support and extraordinary contribution to the Corps. By the hand of the
Combat engineers maintain brilliance in basics
Cpl. John M. McCall, BATTLE CREEK, Mich.
Combat engineers are required to be proficient in a number of skill sets that include demolition, construction, route clearance, and bridging. As jacks of all trades, these engineers must perform a wide variety of jobs that can range from setting up a bridge to operating the boat that delivers the bridge. Marines with 6th Engineer Support Battalion
Passing the Torch: Reserve command bids Sergeant Major farewell
Cpl. Fenton Reese, NEW ORLEANS
Marines, sailors and guests gathered to witness Sgt. Maj. James E. Booker, former Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North sergeant major, relinquish his post and bid farewell prior to departing to his next command, at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, June 14. Booker had served as the MARFORRES and MARFORNORTH sergeant major