Marines ‘on edge’ from suppressing Taliban activity
December 27, 2010 — Combat engineers with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) continue to improve mobility for Afghan civilians and the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), near Combat Outpost Rankel in southern Afghanistan.The engineers have already widened and leveled more than 1,100 meters of a MORE
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Marines remembered for dedication, sacrifice
December 26, 2010 — More than 150 service members bowed their heads in silence and paid their final respects here, Dec. 26, to two Marines who dedicated their lives to eliminating the largest threat on today’s battlefield, improvised explosive devices.Sgt. Jason T. Smith, a native of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Gunnery Sgt. Justin E. Schmalstieg, a native of MORE
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Bringing a bit of home to Marines on Christmas
December 25, 2010 — Being located in one of the most remote forward operating bases in Helmand province, Afghanistan, the Marines operating in Kajaki have an even greater appreciation for small luxuries, like the ability to purchase snacks and other comfort items from the local convenience store or post exchange. But you won’t find any convenience stores around MORE
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Amos: We can save Marines lives and their ability to get back into the fight
December 23, 2010 — The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, accompanied by the Corps’ top enlisted Marine, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent, visited service members of 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 23.Amos and Kent addressed the Marines and sailors during a town-hall meeting where they MORE
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Marines build long-lasting bridge for Afghans, coalition forces in Marjah
December 21, 2010 — Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), fabricated a bridge here, Dec. 21, which will later be installed in Marjah and serve as a permanent replacement for a medium girder bridge.The bridge is designed to last longer than typical medium girder bridges and will provide safe and efficient passage for Afghans MORE
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Marines build long-lasting bridge for Afghans, coalition forces in Marjah
December 21, 2010 — Marines with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), fabricated a bridge here, Dec. 21, which will later be installed in Marjah and serve as a permanent replacement for a medium girder bridge.The bridge is designed to last longer than typical medium girder bridges and will provide safe and efficient passage for Afghans MORE
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Mark Wahlberg visits troops in Afghanistan
December 19, 2010 — Actor Mark Wahlberg visited service members of 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 19.During Wahlberg’s visit, he shook hands and took pictures with service members while thanking them for their service. More than 100 anxious fans waited in line to meet Wahlberg.“I was very excited,” said Maj. Rhonda Martin, MORE
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Mark Wahlberg visits troops in Afghanistan
December 19, 2010 — Actor Mark Wahlberg visited service members of 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 19.During Wahlberg’s visit, he shook hands and took pictures with service members while thanking them for their service. More than 100 anxious fans waited in line to meet Wahlberg.“I was very excited,” said Maj. Rhonda Martin, MORE
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Engineers improve southern Helmand area for Afghans, Marines
December 18, 2010 — Combat engineers with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) continue to improve mobility for Afghan civilians and the Marines of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), near Combat Outpost Rankel in southern Afghanistan.The engineers have already widened and leveled more than 1,100 meters of a MORE
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Holiday care packages keep morale up for deployed Marines
December 17, 2010 — During the holiday season, little reminders of home in the form of care packages boost morale and spread holiday cheer to troops serving in austere environments such as Afghanistan’s Helmand province.The Marines of Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) are feeling the love from home as the mail truck rolls in daily with MORE
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