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Marines

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Archive: January, 2003

Community Service: Honoring a Hero's Memory

What motivates a man to pursue a life in uniform? The particular blend of reasons varies widely among individuals, but common themes often emerge.Cpl Dennis Macaulay joined the Marines primarily because of his desire to serve his country. He had also grown up listening to his father's stories about serving in the Corps during Vietnam and wanted

24 MEU (SOC) ATC Marines protect aircrews, produce precision patterns

For Sgt. Brian Wakely, an air traffic controller and Carney, Okla. native, every day on the job is a high-stakes proposition. "There's millions of dollars and a lot of lives on the line every day," he said. With so much riding on his performance, there's little room for complacency or boredom in this line of work. Wakely is one of four

ASE Marines are unsung heros of MEU's Air Detachment

The AV-8BII+ Harrier jump jet screams down the flight deck and launches into the air. The pilot does a quick check to make sure everything is okay and the Air Traffic Controllers let him know that everything is fine from where they sit. The pilot checks that and then changes frequencies to acquire the air controllers that are waiting for him down

24th MEU (SOC) celebrates life of Dr Martin Luther King Jr

Marines and Sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) celebrated the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a ceremony aboard the USS Nassau. After the ceremony, Marines shared their thoughts on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sgt. Robert W. Wisner from Frederick, Md., harrier avionics non-commissioned-officer-in-charge,

Rolling Down the Strip: Photo Essay

KC-130s are the aerial refueling variant of the legendary American military aircraft. Known commonly as "Hercs," for Hercules Models, the four-prop birds can carry up to 60,000 lbs. of fuel, either for their own use or for refueling other aircraft in mid-flight.Recently, a KC-130 forward-based in Bahrain in support of the 24th Marine Expeditionary

LAAD keeps CentCom skies safe

The helicopter is coming in low from the left side. The gunner presses the IFF (Identify Friend or Foe) switch, the tone comes back unknown. He engages the weapon system by depressing the actuating switch. The sound comes back like music to his ears, the weapon is active, the head seeking and searching for the target. The gunner elevates the

24th MEU (SOC) conducts Martial Arts courses during exercise: Photo Essay

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) took time during their recent live-fire exercise to conduct several Marine Corps Martial Arts classes.Instructor Sgt. Alex van Breukelelen, Command Element, conducted two classes daily offering tan belt Marines the chance to get their gray belts in the morning. In the

Fox Battery pounds desert during exercise in CentCom: Photo Essay

Marines from Fox Battery, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) enhanced their ability to shoot, move and communicate in a desert environment, during the MEU's recent exercise in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.During the exercise, Fox Battery conducted several

Engineers conduct live-fire exercise in CentCom AOR: Photo Essay

Combat engineers from the Combat Engineer Battalion Detachment, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) recently conducted several live-fire exercises while training here.During the exercises, the Marines had the opportunity to work on their demolition skills as well as conducting

Golf Co. attacks enemy positions on CentCom range: Photo Essay

Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), recently conducted company sized, frontal assaults while training in the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility.During the exercise Marines engaged targets while honing their skills to shoot, move and communicate.