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Marine CBRNE Team Moved to Japan
A team of Marines specifically trained to operate in chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological environments is deploying to Japan, Defense Department officials said today. A 155-member initial response force composed of Marines from Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md., could arrive in Japan as early as tomorrow, said Navy Cmdr. Leslie Hull-Ryde, a Pentagon spokeswoman. The unit is part of the Chemical, Biological, and Incident Response Force. The initial response force will support the U.S. on-scene commander … Read entire article »
Filed under: Disasters, Earthquake Japan, Marines, Military
Marines Come to Stay
Two related stories from the Marine operation in southern Afghanistan. Afghan National Police assisted by International Security Assistance Force troops have restored government control in the town of Khan Neshin, July 6. The mission was part of ISAF’s ongoing mission, Operation Khanjar, designed to provide stable conditions for the Afghan people by disrupting insurgents’ lines of communication and freedom of movement in Helmand province. Afghan National Security Forces accompanied by approximately 500 US Marines have moved into the Khan Neshin area, located in the Rig District, near the part of the Helmand River known as “The Fishhook.†This is the first time international forces have had a sustained presence so far south in the Helmand River valley. Khan Neshin had been an insurgent stronghold for several years before ANSF and ISAF troops arrived … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Marines, War on Terror
Our Best: Pvt. 1st Class Jessica Gwillim
It ain’t moving, so it gets painted. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Marines, Military, Our Best: Military Women
Our Best: Staff Sgt. Tracy Salzgeber
Photo by Cpl. Eric C. Schwartz … Read entire article »
Filed under: Marines, Military, Our Best: Military Women
Our Best: Marines Inspire Filipinas
U.S. Marine Cpl. Crystal Tevar, a field wireman with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, on the left, and U.S. Marine Sgt. Maureen Herlihy, a technical data systems maintenance technician, engage Marcos Elementary School 5th grade students in conversation during a visit to the school, Oct. 20. The Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines and sailors visited the elementary school to share quality time with the students and donate school supplies and sports equipment. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Marines, Military, Our Best: Military Women
4 Talibs Killed, No Children Harmed
Insurgents used two Afghan children as shields while they attempted to emplace IEDs in a road in Farah province Oct. 18. U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment were conducting counter IED operations along a route in Golestan to ensure the safe passage of civilian traffic and ground convoys when they observed four insurgents attempting to emplace an IED in the road. Initially the Marines observed four adults and two children in a truck laden with … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Marines, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
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