'Aces' Run Resupply for Vital Airfield Operations
November 7, 2010 — The “Aces” with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) were up long before the sun preparing a necessary resupply mission in support of flightline operations here Nov. 7.The Marines departed Camp Leatherneck with multiple tactical vehicles carrying 55-gallon drums of Envirotac II, more commonly known as “Rhino Snot,” MORE
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Wing Marines fly through convoy operations
November 7, 2010 — Convoys provide vital lifelines for troops, supplies and vehicles across Afghanistan; however, it requires an immense amount of teamwork, dedication and proficiency to keep these assets moving across the vast desert terrain.Motor transport Marines of Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), spend a portion of every day MORE
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'Red Devils' take out enemy positions, improve friendly freedom of movement
November 4, 2010 — On Nov. 4, seven F/A-18 Hornets took off from here en route to Kajaki Dam to take out several known enemy firing positions.Their mission – to deny the enemy the ability to attack coalition forces from compounds in the area.The F/A-18s, with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), dropped 14,000 pounds of ordnance on MORE
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Maintenance for Marines not machines
November 4, 2010 — The “Ugly Angels” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), spent a portion of their maintenance day competing in some healthy competition at the squadron on the flightline here.Deemed the Ugly Games, the Marines participated in several events, which incorporated fun and physical fitness.The Marines were divided MORE
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CH-53D reaches 10,000 flight hours
November 3, 2010 — In 1966, the CH-53D Sea Stallion began its service in the Marine Corps. Today, the Sea Stallion is still operating in deployed environments and serving the Corps with its heavy lift capabilities.On March 31, 1971, Sea Stallion with aircraft tail number BUNO 157748, now known as aircraft 51 entered the Marine Corps with Marine Heavy Helicopter MORE
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Afghan, coalition forces kill insurgents; seize drugs, weapons during raid
November 1, 2010 — Thunder roared and lightning ripped through the sky while ordinance burst across an insurgent logistics trafficking hub as coalition forces conducted one of the largest raid operations since the early stages of Operation Enduring Freedom.The city of Barham Chah, which lies on the southern border of Afghanistan, was identified as a trafficking hub MORE
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