33rd Color Seargent chosen from HMH-465
December 29, 2008 — Marines have always been known for upholding the highest standards. When a Marine’s dedication sets him apart from his peers, he is often recognized for going above and beyond. Sgt. Corey R. Wunderlich, the airframe maintenance noncommissioned officer-in-charge for Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, is one such Marine. He recently was MORE
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Corps’ Cobra receives new fangs
December 19, 2008 — In 1968, enemies of U.S. forces in Vietnam discovered a new and deadly reason to fear close-air support from the AH-1G “HueyCobra.” Present enemies will have a new reason to fear the latest generation of Cobra, the AH-1Z “Viper.” For almost a decade, Marine aviation has been developing a re-invention of the Corps’ signature gunship, bringing MORE
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MASS-3’s DASC connects air, ground at Steel Knight
December 19, 2008 — The air and ground assets honing their combined arms skills during Exercise Steel Knight were like spokes of a wheel revolving around the Direct Air Support Center manned by Leathernecks from Marine Air Support Squadron 3. During the two-week exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., the Marines of MASS-3 MORE
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Steel Knight: Taking 3rd MAW back to basics
December 19, 2008 — Combined arms – a method of combat that seeks to integrate the different aspects of a military to compliment the strengths of each facet to support their operations. The Marine Corps’ ability to use its air and ground assets together is what makes it one of the world’s premier fighting forces. With the heightened operational tempo of the Global War MORE
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‘Black Knights’ ordnance Marines bring fire to fight
December 17, 2008 — When Marines on the ground request close air support to help defeat the enemy, they depend on the ordnance dropped by their brothers in the air. Ensuring the ordnance works as it’s designed requires the attention of skilled Marines – Leathernecks like the ordnance Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, who recently traveled with their MORE
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