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‘First Team’ Returns October 12, 2012 — Hundreds of friends and families of 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, flocked to Del Valle Field Sunday, to welcome their Marines and sailors back home from Afghanistan.More than 200 members of 1/7 returned home from their 7-month deployment to Sangin, Afghanistan. “Our mission over in Sangin was to bolster the Afghan National Security Forces,” MORE

CLB-7 Jane Wayne October 12, 2012 — Dust filled the air as a cool breeze trickled through Del Valle Field. The battalion sergeant major briefed the formation as sand began to cover everything; kevlars, combat boots and manicured fingernails. Combat Logistics Battalion 7 held a Jane Wayne Day for more than 20 spouses and girlfriends Wednesday. The group of excited and anxious women MORE

Corps’ ‘First Lady’ develops reading list October 12, 2012 — As the wife of the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos, Bonnie Amos has experienced hardships common to just about every military spouse – deployments, temporary single motherhood and more moves than the average American will ever see. She’s also picked up a thing or two about successfully handling these challenges along the way. Now, MORE

Voting day Approaching October 12, 2012 — On Nov. 6, the men and women of the United States will be pouring into poll booths to vote for their favorite candidates.With voting day less than a month away, Marines are encouraged to do their part and vote.“This is our country, a democratic country,” said Larry Ward, installation voting assistance officer, G-1. “We have a voice and if you don’t MORE

Six ways you can cut your chances of breast cancer October 5, 2012 — This year, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. It is something that has touched families from all across the world, a common enemy. The exact causes of this deadly disease are still unknown, and millions of dollars are invested into research every year. You can lower your own risk of breast cancer by making several simple MORE

Community, Marines keep JT clean October 5, 2012 — More than 200 volunteers from the Combat Center community joined with others from across the Morongo Basin for an annual clean-up operation of Joshua Tree National Park Sept. 29, 2012. The clean-up was in honor of National Public Lands Day, which celebrates the public lands, like national parks, Americans have available for their use year-round. MORE

Superstars rock Combat Center October 5, 2012 — Children were hoisted onto their parents shoulders, overlooking the large crowd. As Hinder walked on stage, the field went dark and the crowd went wild. Theory of a Deadman and Hinder played at the Sounds of Freedom 2012 concert for Combat Center fans. The event provided service members and their families with a fun Saturday night out and a break MORE

1/3 conducts final CHB-4 exercise September 28, 2012 — Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conducted the Clear, Hold, Build-4 portion of their Enhanced Mojave Viper training Monday at Range 215’s military operations on urban terrain town. This CHB-4 was the last to be conducted as EMV,which is being replaced by Integrated Training Exercise as the required deployment training. This makes MORE

2nd Recon Air Raid September 28, 2012 — The hour and a half flight was fatiguing. Even though the KC-130 flew through clear skies, the high buzz of the propellers sounded as if sand was being thrown into it. A platoon of reconnaissance Marines were crunched in its cargo area awaiting their arrival in the mountains. Their weapons never left their hands. The KC-130 Hercules landed in an MORE

Belle of the Ball September 28, 2012 — The Marine Corps Birthday Ball is a long-standing tradition and a magnificent affair. For Megan Drake, it will be unlike anything she has ever experienced. Megan Drake is going to be treated like a celebrity. She’s going to be the center of attention as a guest at one of the most prestigious and internationally celebrated events this year. MORE

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