Marines build improve school, strengthen international relationships during Pacific Angel
March 22, 2013 — DUMAGUETE, Philippines – One can have no better friend and no worse enemy than a United States Marine. For many in Dumaguete, Philippines, they understand the benefits of such a friendship, thanks to the efforts of the service members who participated in Pacific Angel 2013, an annual joint humanitarian assistance mission.Pacific Angel had two main MORE
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Marine Corps to the core
March 14, 2013 — CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – “Would I be able to face myself the next day?” This thought coursed through the young Marine’s mind as he underwent yet another exhausting challenge, pushing his body to its limit.The year was 1991, an infantryman, who had just returned from the Persian Gulf War, was one of a handful of Marines competing for a spot in a MORE
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Marines complete amphibious exercise Brilliant Scepter
March 14, 2013 — CORONADO, Calif. – As the Marine Corps refocuses on its amphibious roots, Marines face the challenge of rapidly deploying crucial gear onto the shore so they can take the fight to America’s enemies.Marines with 1st Marine Logistics Group completed Exercise Brilliant Scepter in which they on-loaded and off-loaded the USNS Bob Hope, March 5-7, using MORE
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Logistics Marine won't settle for less
March 11, 2013 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Standing out in the Marine Corps can be very competitive, but not for Gunnery Sgt. Damian LeClair, who has dedicated his life to excellence.LeClair, a 34-year-old native of Hooksett, N.H., never takes shortcuts. In fact, he makes it a personal goal to never settle for anything less than his best. The MORE
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Bulk fuelers bolster expeditionary operations
March 5, 2013 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The expeditionary needs of the Marine Corps in ‘every clime and place’ extend from the sea. To power any kind of operation, from war to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions, bulk fuel Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, trained to rapidly deploy a hose MORE
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Optics technician stands out
March 1, 2013 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marines prove themselves on a daily basis. Every so often, a Marine dedicates himself with such a passion that he stands out among his peers.Lance Cpl. Michael M. Estes, an optics technician with Ordnance Maintenance Company, 1st Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics MORE
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