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Archive: March, 2012

2nd Lt. Altan Kandiyeli, student, Infantry Officers Course, speaks over his radio during exercises for the IOC at Range 220 March 14, 2012.::r::::n:: - 2nd Lt. Altan Kandiyeli, student, Infantry Officers Course, speaks over his radio during exercises for the IOC at Range 220 March 14, 2012.::r::::n::

Warriors in the Making (Part 1)

Four Marines line a corner of a building. As one of them peek around, he spots someone dressed as a member of the Afghan Security Forces walking directly toward them. Something is not right. His helmet is off and he’s not carrying a weapon. He isn’t friendly. The man rips his shirt open, screaming out as he presses the detonation button. White

The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform a routine as part of the Battle Color Ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Grey Field Feb. 7, 2012. - The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform a routine as part of the Battle Color Ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Grey Field Feb. 7, 2012.

Battle Colors

Marines are known for their discipline, honor and tradition; traits that distinguish the Marine Corps from other services. This discipline and sense of tradition are also reasons that make the Marine Corps Color Detachment so renowned. The detachment wowed an audience of service members, their families and hundreds of local school children at Lance

Logistics rise above the rest

Combat Center units raised the bar again and set the standard during the Marine Corps Awards for Logistics Excellence. The Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 7 earned the Logistics Unit of the Year award; with John Montoya, the transportation officer, Distribution Management Office, was recognized as the Civilian Marine Logistician of the

New rules for Imminent Danger Pay

Marine Administrative Message 085/12 changed the way Marines are compensated for the time spent risking their lives. Marines in imminent danger-designated areas will be receiving pay at a daily rate now, rather than the monthly rate paid prior to the New Year. The Imminent Danger Pay will now be given to Marines at a rate of $7.50 for every day

Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,. shoot down range as they are supervised by the position safety officer during live-fire combat marksmanship exercises at Range 105A Feb. 28, 2012. - Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,. shoot down range as they are supervised by the position safety officer during live-fire combat marksmanship exercises at Range 105A Feb. 28, 2012.

Combat Marksmanship

“You may commence firing when your targets appear. Move. Targets!” Marines with Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, completed several rounds of live-fire combat marksmanship exercises as part of Enhanced Mojave Viper at Range 105A Feb. 28, 2012. “We’re enhancing and improving the confidence of Marines in their combat

The Scientific Method

Condor Elementary School students put their creativity on display during their annual science fair, while the Combat Center Marines put the kids’ logic to the test. “The kids were given about two months to put together their experiment,” said Tabitha Harrington, science fair coordinator and physical education teacher. “There were some guidelines,

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