Preventative Medicine Unit conducts inspections at Al Asad
September 30, 2004 — Maintaining health standards and comfortable living conditions for Marines and Sailors deployed to Iraq is a mission one unit with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing takes very seriously. The Sailors with the Preventative Medicine Unit here with Marine Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd MAW, are working hard to ensure that their fellow servicemembers are living as MORE
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Vipers employ BRITE Star in Iraq
September 30, 2004 — Marines here with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 16, Marine Aircraft Wing, are flying some of their Vietnam-era aircraft with state-of-the-art technology.Designed to be mounted on a variety of aircraft, the high-performance BRITE Star thermal imaging and laser designator system is giving the 'Vipers' another MORE
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MACS 1 transfers operations to Iraqi air control tower
September 30, 2004 — Around the clock, military aircraft of all types are landing and taking off from the air base here, executing missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.With the volume of air traffic here, it is important that Marines on the ground manage the ebb and flow of flights to prevent the skies from becoming overcrowded.In a ceremonial "manning of the MORE
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Vaccines bring peace of mind to deployed servicemembers
September 29, 2004 — Lance Cpl. Jorge A. Pineda, a 24-year-old administration clerk with Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, had seen the horror of the smallpox vaccine. He had seen two Marines in his unit develop an oozing, pus-filled wound that almost looked as if it necessitated the immediate amputation of the entire arm. The only thoughts in the MORE
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Reserve Avengers drive into action
September 27, 2004 — Even with all the capabilities and technology the military possesses, combat during hours of darkness in a war zone can still be extremely difficult.Even when the mission is a routine patrol, it is imperative that Marines are able to see what is in front of them at night.That is why reservists here from 4th Low-Altitude Air Defense Battalion, MORE
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3rd MAW employs preventative medicine in Iraq
September 25, 2004 — While Marines in Iraq are fighting a battle for freedom, they wage another battle with the environment every minute of every day. Field insects and pests, such as mosquitoes, biting flies, fleas and ticks, can often carry diseases that are very dangerous to humans. For Marines, prevention techniques used before an insect bite is part of safe MORE
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4th LAAD reservists take over security on Al Asad
September 24, 2004 — Recently, reservists from 4th Low-Altitude Air Defense Battalion were activated to be part of the Security Battalion, Marine Wing Support Group 37, for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing here. Made up of two detachments from Pasadena, Calif., and Marietta, Ga., this is the first time 4th LAAD Bn. has ever been deployed with both elements combined into a MORE
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Marines earn degrees while deployed
September 24, 2004 — For some 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines, deploying to Iraq has been an empowering-- albeit challenging-- educational opportunity. The rather austere living conditions of a combat zone are unsurprisingly limiting, but with more Internet cafes and increasingly wired workspaces, online degree programs are realistic choices for Marines. “Despite some MORE
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Watchful guards keep Iraqi air base secure
September 23, 2004 — The civilian and military personnel serving aboard the air base here can rest easier thanks to a group of dedicated Marines who guard its boundaries. The Marines who man the entry control point at the front gate here have the large responsibility of preventing unauthorized personnel and contraband from getting on base. Comprised mainly of military MORE
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Aerial refueling extends Marine aviation missions
September 22, 2004 — Imagine driving a car down the freeway at a high speed and refilling the gas tank by connecting to a moving tanker truck with a flapping hose. That is the motor vehicle equivalent of aerial refueling. Providing this vital resource for Marine Corps aviation, the Marines of Marine Aerial Refueling Transport Squadron 452, Marine Aircraft Group 16, MORE
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