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Marines

Archive: 2010

‘Going green’ with SPACES could save lives

A new portable, solar energy converter designed to tactically charge batteries and run communications equipment could soon help save lives in combat zones. The Solar Portable Alternative Communications Energy System consists of several foldable solar panels, a multitude of output and input cables and adapters, and a small box no bigger than the

West, East Coast squadrons team up for EMV

Elements of Marine Heavy Lift Helicopter Squadrons 465 and 461 teamed up to prepare for their upcoming deployments to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom during Enhanced Mojave Viper, a pre-deployment training exercise aboard the Combat Center, Dec. 9. The two heavy lift squadrons from Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., and

Save-a-Life road block for DUIs

A 16-year-old girl answers her cell phone to hear the voice of a long-time friend. “Can you come pick me up?” said a voice on the other end. “I’m stupid drunk, don’t want to drive home.” The girl hesitates, fully aware of how her parents would react if they found out about the underage drinking. “I can’t. My parents will kill me if they know about

Exchange hosts night for single Marines

Marines buzzed about the Marine Corps Exchange Dec. 1, 2010, for the annual Single Marine Shopping Night.“The single Marine is our primary customer,” said Lance Lenon, a divisional sales manager for the MCX. “We do this event to give back to the single Marine, because they support us so much.”The event had a caricature artist, buffet line, a

3/12 comes home to loving families

Family and friends braved frigid Combat Center temperatures to welcome back the Marines and sailors of Battery L, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment Nov. 29, 2010, at Del Valle Field after a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.Battery L, an artillery unit attached to 3rd Bn., 11th Marines, served as part

Top enlisted sailor visits MCAGCC

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Rick D. West was aboard the Combat Center Nov. 24 to visit the sailors of Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital while touring commands along the West Coast, just before the holidays.Although his visit came with a cautionary tone of safety for the liberty periods ahead, West also took time to congratulate the sailors

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms

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