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5/10 returns from CAG mission in Iraq

Families and friends gathered to welcome home 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, from Iraq here, Feb. 29. The battalion performed several operations within the II Marine Expeditionary Force battlespace during their tour. One of the key operations was civil affairs, a mission that includes supporting the needs of the local

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Motorcycles: reckless, costly thrill

Marines, known for thrill seeking, are becoming more attracted to motorcycles, evidenced by the increase of ownership of sport and cruising bikes on military installations. These machines, beautiful and powerful, have become a source of reckless behavior among Marines and sailors and have attracted the attention of II Marine Expeditionary Force

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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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Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in a fire team competition here Jan. 25. Training evolutions, like the fire team competition, are necessary to help the battalion build teamwork in preparation for their upcoming deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. - Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, participate in a fire team competition here Jan. 25. Training evolutions, like the fire team competition, are necessary to help the battalion build teamwork in preparation for their upcoming deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

1/2 challenges Marines to test themselves

Marines constantly strive to sharpen and hone their warfighting skills. A mission’s success often relies on the ability of a fire team to continue beyond their known physical limitations. The team constantly pushes themselves to set new goals and standards for each member. The annual fire team competition pushed the Marines to reach beyond their

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New gear: 1/6 picks up CRS

When rounds start going down range, the worst thing to hear is, “Corpsman up!” What if the corpsman is already taking care of another Marine? What if the corpsman is the one who got hurt? Is there another way to get Marines out of a hostile zone? Marines from 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force,

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The Combat Tactical Vehicle (Technology Demonstrator) rests on its hydraulic system at the shipping clearance height of 9 feet at the Nevada Automotive Testing Center. NATC and military contractors displayed possible vehicle replacements for the Marine Corps to the motor transportation community Feb. 7. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric C. Schwartz) (RELEASED) - The Combat Tactical Vehicle (Technology Demonstrator) rests on its hydraulic system at the shipping clearance height of 9 feet at the Nevada Automotive Testing Center. NATC and military contractors displayed possible vehicle replacements for the Marine Corps to the motor transportation community Feb. 7. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric C. Schwartz) (RELEASED)

Motor Transport raises the bar: “Best conference so far”

Motor Transportation has taken Marines into battle and out of harm’s way, but this is the first time they’ve taken them to, “the biggest little city in the world,” Reno, Nev. The entire Marine Corps motor transportation community was invited to the annual Motor T Conference held here, Feb. 4 through 7, and included a focus on manpower issues,

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Feb. 7, 2008) ? Mrs. Yvonne M. Amarh assists the dentist during a third-molar extraction procedure. Originally from Ghana, Africa, she came to the United States to work as a journalist, but instead switched to the dental surgery field. She loves her job and works hard to give the best dental care to the Marines and Sailors of MCB Camp Lejeune. Amarh is a dental assistant with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Feb. 7, 2008) ? Mrs. Yvonne M. Amarh assists the dentist during a third-molar extraction procedure. Originally from Ghana, Africa, she came to the United States to work as a journalist, but instead switched to the dental surgery field. She loves her job and works hard to give the best dental care to the Marines and Sailors of MCB Camp Lejeune. Amarh is a dental assistant with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group.

Dental Tech: The people behind the masks

Imagine yourself being reclined almost upside down in a dentist’s chair, your heart racing as your stomach falls into your throat. You soon see a person come into view wearing a paper mask that hides their identity and blocks the light as they begin the arduous quest of cleaning your mouth. Who is that person behind the mask you wonder? The people

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Pfc. Robert Huddleston, a mortarman with 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, places a round down the barrel here Feb. 5. Mortarmen honed their skills during a battalion field exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. - Pfc. Robert Huddleston, a mortarman with 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, places a round down the barrel here Feb. 5. Mortarmen honed their skills during a battalion field exercise in preparation for an upcoming deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Battalion’s big guns: 81’s attack gun line to stay proficient

Marines with 81mm Mortar Platoon, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, attacked the gun line here Feb. 6. The nine-day battalion field exercise is just one of many operations the battalion will conduct in preparation for an upcoming deployment in support of Operation Iraqi

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5/10 returns from CAG mission in Iraq

Motorcycles: reckless, costly thrill

Dedicated role-players help “Deadwalkers” train for deployment

1/2 challenges Marines to test themselves

New gear: 1/6 picks up CRS

Motor Transport raises the bar: “Best conference so far”

Dental Tech: The people behind the masks

Battalion’s big guns: 81’s attack gun line to stay proficient

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