Several videos about the allied nations fighting in Afghanistan
Marines Win! Anbar province peaceful
Jan 24th, 2010
The casing of the II MEF colors signified completion of the Marine Corps mission in Iraq. As the Marine color guard marched their colors off the stage, the Army color guard replaced them. Maj. Gen. Terry Wolff, 1st Armored Division, U.S. Division-Center commanding general, said the accomplishments of the Marines in the region will not be in vain.
Earthquake in Haiti – Update for January 16
Jan 16th, 2010
The amphibious assault ships and the embarked MEU were ordered to deploy to Haiti to support ongoing disaster relief and humanitarian assistance efforts in Haiti, which was ravaged by a massive earthquake, Jan. 12. The AAVs give the MEU commander the option of delivering supplies and personnel ashore from offshore shipping, and enhances the unit’s ability to provide much-needed humanitarian assistance to the Haitian people.
Gunnery Sgt. John Mosser – Navy Cross
Jan 5th, 2010
Then-SSgt. Mosser’s patrol came under heavy fire while conducting a combat reconnaissance patrol under the cover of darkness to apprehend a high value target and an enemy security element. The terrain was restrictive and mountainous with large boulders and rugged terrain along the route.
The team came upon a white sport utility vehicle off to the side of the road and a red pick up truck blocking the path. Mosser’s team dismounted from their ground mobility vehicles, and immediately came under heavy machine gun fire from elevated positions cutting off forward and rear movement.
Marines add yoga to fitness mix
Sep 18th, 2009
To spice up a Marine’s physical training routine, classes are available at many of the fitness centers on base. Marines can take everything from aqua aerobics to Gut Cut and Step Drills – and even yoga.
Semper Fit Health Promotion, an organization sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services, is in charge of providing service members alternative ways to train their bodies. One of which is the yoga class, a popular form of exercise for many Marines, sailors and family members.
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