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Gen. Dunford: III MEF is the rebalance to the Pacific May 5, 2015 — The Marine Corps’ new commandant came to Okinawa, Japan, March 24-26 to talk with Marines across the island.Gen. Joseph F. Dunford wanted to make sure the Marines here know what his expectations are for the present and future of the Corps. “My priorities are to make sure we have the warfighting capabilities we need, to address the maturity of our MORE

2015 Active Duty Fund Drive kicks off May 5, 2015 — Marines and sailors are being called upon to help contribute to the Active Duty Fund Drive for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society this year.The ADFD is an initiative by NMCRS to raise awareness of the programs and services it provides to active duty Marines and sailors as well as raise funds, according to the relief society’s website.Through MORE

American Red Cross equips Marines, contractors with life-saving techniques May 5, 2015 — Rows of baby dolls are lined up one by one along the desks of a classroom. There are human-like mannequins lying on the floor in a school-circle fashion. Gloves, face masks and gauze are placed by the desk chair of each awaiting student. It is time to learn how to save a life. Marines and Master Labor Contractors with Marine Corps Installations MORE

Marines Up Preparedness During America’s PrepareAthon! May 5, 2015 — Marine Corps Installations Pacific encourages members of the Marine Corps community to participate in the 2015 America’s PrepareAthon! Individuals who register to participate in the PrepareAthon! are counted among those who view preparedness – the readiness of Marines and their families to respond to a natural disaster, cyber or enemy-driven MORE

Typhoon preparedness information May 5, 2015 — With typhoon season beginning June 1 and continuing through Nov. 30, the island will remain in Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 4 during the season, meaning storms are possible within 72 hours. When a typhoon strikes, there may be little left untouched by the storm. Even when proper measures are taken to secure and protect personal property, MORE

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Three Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-CC earn Purple Hearts By Courtesy Story | December 10, 2018 Cpl. Tyler A. Frazier, a mortar Marine with 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, who recently returned to Twentynine Palms following a deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, was awarded the Purple Heart Medal by Lt. Col. Steven M. Ford on November 7, 2018. MORE

“The President’s Own” Remembers George H. W. Bush By Master Sgt. Kristin duBois | December 4, 2018 As the nation mourns the passing of one its finest patriots, current and former members of the Marine Band remember President George H. W. Bush as a man whose love of music and uncommon graciousness elevated the unique relationship between the Chief Executive and “The President’s Own.” MORE

The fight for Tarawa: 75th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater of WWII By 2nd Lt. Alyssa Morales | December 4, 2018 It was photographs and video scenes of American casualties lining the beach that would stun the American people in the aftermath of the Battle of Tarawa. Imagery of significant casualties floating in the surf disturbed the public, setting into motion public protest and angry letters from families mourning loved ones lost in battle. MORE

43 Years Later, Retired Vietnam Vet Receives Navy Cross By Cpl. Michael Parks | December 3, 2018 It’s the summer of 1968 in Vietnam, a sergeant with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines was forced MORE

Special Reaction Team Marines enhance specialized precision marksmanship capabilities By Lance Cpl. Brennan Priest | December 3, 2018 Marines with Special Reaction Team conducted marksman-observer training Nov. 29 on Ranges 171 and MORE

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May 2015 (5)

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