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Archive: June, 2006

Marines in war zone continue to train tomorrow's leaders June 27, 2006 — Marines from across station here enrolled in the Corporals Course supervised by Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, Marine Aircraft Group 16 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The course was started by the Marines from VMFA(AW)-533 and began its third course June 5. "I got involved because I wanted to seize the opportunity to train MORE

Perimeter patrol teams scan desert to keep Al Asad secure June 26, 2006 — Sitting silently on a chair next to two humvees, a Marine listens to the continuous static of the radio, waiting attentively for the call that would have him and his Marines load up in the two vehicles and move outside the fences of Al Asad in a moments notice. The Perimeter Patrol Team with 2nd Platoon, E Company, 1st Battalion, 14th Marine MORE

'Angels' descend on Al Asad, save lives June 26, 2006 — The thumping of helicopter blades beats over the noise made by service members scrambling to help a wounded person, and as the sound becomes clearer, they look up and see the dark silhouettes of two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters drifting in to land. Smoke is popped and the 'Angels of Mercy' with the Army's 82nd Medical Company descend from the sky MORE

VMA 513 Flying Nightmares connect with loved ones in US June 26, 2006 — Marines here received the opportunity to see their families living in Yuma, Ariz., through a 30-minute video teleconference call June 17. The event, which was hosted at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation and Marine Aircraft Group 16 Headquarters buildings, afforded Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 513, MAG-16 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft MORE

Red Dragon's team effort saves lives June 22, 2006 — The call of duty has brought many service members to the Iraqi desert to fight the Global War on Terrorism. Answering that call can mean injuries or even death. Sometimes the difference between life and death depends on the immediate response of medical aid. Much like Life Flight, or air ambulances used in the United States, the Marines and MORE

Pilots meet challenges of flying in combat environment June 22, 2006 — Blasting off into the wild, blue yonder can seem a little exciting while viewing it through a TV screen, and it can be fairly exciting for the men and women who pilot the enormous CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopters for the Marine Corps. The process they go through each day to fly, however, can be far less than thrilling, as the responsibilities and MORE

Diamondback 3 ensures Al Asad's security through mounted patrols June 20, 2006 — Setting out into the darkening deserts surrounding Al Asad June 13, the Marines with Diamondback 3 conducted a mounted combat patrol, observing the neighboring areas surrounding the base. These hardened warriors with 1st Platoon, E Company, 1st Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, Marine Wing Support Group 37 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, MORE

3rd MAW Marine pursues dreams during deployment to Al Asad June 19, 2006 — Since the days of cowboys and Indians, cattle herding and gun fighting, one of the most respected and sought after creatures of the land was the wild mustang because of its speed, intelligence and capability to adapt to its environment. Still holding true to its form, the 'mustangs' of the military are held in the same regard as the mustangs of the MORE

Hundreds attend memorial for fallen Seabees June 17, 2006 — More than 450 sailors, Marines and soldiers attended a memorial service here for two Navy Seabees June 10. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jamie S. Jaenke, 29, of Bay City, Wis., and Petty Officer 1st Class Gary T. Rovinski, 44, of Roseville, Ill., were killed in a roadside explosion while conducting convoy security operations June 5. Both Seabees are with MORE

HMLA-169 bids farewell to fallen comrades June 16, 2006 — A memorial service for two fallen Marines of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 16 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, was held at the chapel here, June 3. The service was held for Capt. Nathanael J. Doring, a pilot from Apple Valley, Minn., and Cpl. Richard A. Bennett, a mechanic and native of Girard, Kan., who MORE