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Our Best: Killed in Action
Not everyone who dies in our fight against terror is a man. Here is the story of a woman, a Marine, who died in the service of her country. God bless Cpl. Jennifer M. Parcell. Cpl. Martin R. Harris / Marine Corps via AP The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Cpl. Jennifer M. Parcell, 20, of Bel … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women
Abraham’s Well – Guarded by the United States Army
The oasis at Al Asad was once believed to be the biblical “Abraham’s Well.†Though research has proven otherwise, the importance of the oasis still holds a rich historical and cultural significance to the people here. For most Soldiers serving here, it’s hard to imagine a small pond with lush green life around it in the middle of this sand-filled country. However, this oasis is located on the border of Camp Mejid on Al Asad Airbase, and is home to several species of wildlife. According to Maj. Randel Rogers, the plans and policy officer for support operations, 371st Sustainment Brigade and an avid naturalist, it was believed that Abraham and his family stopped at the Al Asad oasis and camped there during his journey; however, through the years it … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
First Person Account of Iraq’s Lioness Program
Cpl. Nicole K. Estrada, a 21-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., received a kiss or “bosa” from a local boy in Rutbah, Iraq. During her time as a Lioness, Estrada befriended local women and practiced Arabic with some when they passed the traffic control point. “Iraq is full of pop tarts.†In every mess hall, packed in every care package, sitting in a box at the back of our classroom and now written on the wall of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Military, Our Best: Military Women, War on Terror
One Woman to Another: The Lioness Program
DVIDS By Petty Officer 2nd Class Ja’lon A. Rhinehart Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 – Public Affairs Returning Jan. 5 from a month of serving alongside the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment as a part of the Lioness program, three female Seabees attached with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 were able to finally take a moment to reflect upon what they had just accomplished and experienced. They served in roles unusual to their specific ratings within the Seabee community, but critical to the success of current operations in theater. The Seabees were not only able to aid the interests of our country and allies, but they helped to make a connection between our two cultures while respecting the differences; woman to woman. Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for LionessOur Best: Navy … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Military, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Our Best: The Lionesses
Lance Cpl. Ashley R. Ramirez with the Regimental Combat Team-2 (RCT-2) Lioness Program rides on a CH-46 Helicopter during a flight to Al Asad Air Base, Iraq. The Lionesses is an all-female unit organized to engage with Iraqi women at entry control points. RCT-2 is deployed with Multi National Forces-West in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Marines, Military, Our Best: Military Women
Our Best: Navy Lioness
United States Navy By Yeoman 2nd Class Judith Owen, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 28 Public Affairs Camp Al Asad, Iraq (NNS) — Three women from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 28 took the Navy in a new direction in the war on terrorism when, on May 3, they returned to Camp Al Asad, Iraq, as the first Seabees trained in a Marine Corps program called Lioness. The Lioness program was born when Marine commanders needed a culturally … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Military, Our Best: Military Women, War on Terror
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