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Archive: August, 2009

Marines of 2nd CEB show Iraqi soldiers new moves

As U.S. forces have begun their responsible drawdown from Iraq, and as combat operations continue to decrease, other types of missions have moved to the forefront. U.S. forces have made a continued effort to pass on their knowledge to the Iraqi Security Forces that will help to ensure security and stability once U.S. forces are completely gone.

Combat Operations Center keeps RCT-8 going strong

Every organ in the human body has a specific function to perform in keeping a person active and healthy. Without some of these vital organs, a person’s abilities may become hindered. At the epicenter of all of this activity is the heart, which utilizes veins and arteries to deliver oxygenated blood to the body’s major organs and extremities. Much

Task Force 3rd LAR prepares to leave Sahl Sinjar

Nowadays in Iraq, it isn’t uncommon to find forward operating bases spread throughout the various regions where U.S. forces operate. These bases come equipped with contractors whose job is to ensure the area is sanitary and provide certain creature-comforts for service members who are deployed to such bases. These comforts include running water,

3rd Battalion, 9th Marines relieves 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines

Third Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment relieved 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment during a certificate of relief ceremony Aug. 16, 2009.“Second Battalion, 1st Marines, met my expectations as they continued RCT-8’s efforts in empowering the people and leadership of western Al Anbar to develop and sustain the transparent economic, governance, legal,

RCT-8’s Career planner keeps Marines well-informed

Information is a key aspect of ensuring Marines are prepared for any given task, as well as helping them make the best informed decisions when it comes to their future service in the Marine Corps. No matter how many Marines there are, someone has to be willing to ensure that every Marine has the necessary and pertinent information they need in

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