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Texas Marine paints monument to past deployments

Marines everywhere share a special bond of brotherhood along with a rich legacy, which dates back to the Corps’ founding in 1775. In line with tradition, Lance Cpl. Javier Ochoa recently painted a monument in honor of the Marine infantry battalions who have served in Ar Ramadi during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The sign stands in front of the command

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Dedicated role-players help “Deadwalkers” train for deployment

Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, trained with Iraqi police role-players at a Military Operations in Urban Terrain facility here, Jan. 30. The Marines acted out scenarios they may encounter while deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The warriors

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Pfc. Jose Alfredo Martinez Rodriguez of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, takes cover behind a tree during a training scenario at the Military Operations in Urban Terrain facility here Jan. 28. This exercise is one of many during their Battalion Field Exercise preparing these Marines for an upcoming deployment to Iraq. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Murray) (RELEASED) - Pfc. Jose Alfredo Martinez Rodriguez of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, takes cover behind a tree during a training scenario at the Military Operations in Urban Terrain facility here Jan. 28. This exercise is one of many during their Battalion Field Exercise preparing these Marines for an upcoming deployment to Iraq. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua Murray) (RELEASED)

Marine lives childhood dream

oy companies around the world make action figures of all shapes and sizes for every personality. G.I. Joes stocked the shelves of toy stores in 1964, launching a trend netting billions of dollars a year. Children’s imaginations can bring these characters to life, and some still long to be the heroes they once depicted. “My mom always told me I was

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Determination drives Devil Dog through difficult time

knows a thing or two about “honor, courage and commitment.” Boutwell, an intelligence specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, is planning for an upcoming deployment to Iraq after sustaining severe injuries during an attack in Al Anbar Province, March

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Weapons Company assaults MOUT town

Marines patiently watched the windows, streets and rooftops of the Military Operations in Urban Terrain facility knowing danger could strike at any moment. Sniper threats, improvised explosive devices and hostile crowds plagued the streets as these Marines worked their way through various scenarios here Jan. 23. These Marines, nicknamed the

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MV-22 ‘Osprey’ brings new capabilities to the sandbox

The Marines of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 arrived at Al Asad to support air operations in the Al Anbar province on Oct. 4, 2007. The ‘Thunder Chickens' took over the entire range of combat medium lift assault support missions in support of Multi-National Forces – West from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 to include battlefield

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Brooklyn, NY, native leads Marines during Iraq deployment

As Marines become more proficient and experienced in the Corps, they are required to assume greater responsibilities and duties. Cpl. Frank Snyder is an example of the leadership which is being cultivated into the Corps’ next generation of noncommissioned officers. Snyder, a team leader with Company C, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, attached

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Division Marines win the challenge cup

Marines and sailors from various staff sections of 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, participated in The Division Challenge at Onslow Beach Jan. 11. The competition normally held once a month tested Marines and sailors with five grueling events involving speed, strength and wit to win the top prize, the Challenge

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RCT-2: A year in review

After more than 12 months of hard work and tireless dedication, the Marines and sailors of Regimental Combat Team 2 have finally reached the proverbial end of the tunnel. Needless to say, the light is blissfully blinding. Their deployment, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08, began on the eve of Dec. 30, 2006. RCT-2 officially “took the

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. ? Retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Jack Pursel (left), previously the II Marine Expeditionary Force maintenance chief, proudly stands next to Lt. Gen. Keith J. Stalder, commanding general of II MEF, with Pursel?s Legion of Merit Medal citation for years of outstanding service. Pursel recently retired with 30 years of dedicated service to the Corps. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. ? Retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Jack Pursel (left), previously the II Marine Expeditionary Force maintenance chief, proudly stands next to Lt. Gen. Keith J. Stalder, commanding general of II MEF, with Pursel?s Legion of Merit Medal citation for years of outstanding service. Pursel recently retired with 30 years of dedicated service to the Corps.

30 years of selfless service: Marine awarded Legion of Merit

Salt and peppered hair and a lifetime of priceless experience is given to those who’ve served 30 years of duty in the Marines, but for those few of the few and proud who excelled beyond the rest are awarded for their effort. Retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Jack Pursel, previously the II Marine Expeditionary Force maintenance chief, stood proud as Lt.

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Texas Marine paints monument to past deployments

Dedicated role-players help “Deadwalkers” train for deployment

Marine lives childhood dream

Determination drives Devil Dog through difficult time

Weapons Company assaults MOUT town

MV-22 ‘Osprey’ brings new capabilities to the sandbox

Brooklyn, NY, native leads Marines during Iraq deployment

Division Marines win the challenge cup

RCT-2: A year in review

30 years of selfless service: Marine awarded Legion of Merit

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