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Marines taught responsible spending

Third Marine Aircraft Wing units aboard Al Asad and other forward operating bases took part in Field Ordering Officer Training March 22. The objective was the training of basic contracting law to allow these Marines, Sailors and Army personnel to make purchases supporting airfield operations using local Iraqi vendors. While deployed to Operation

Marines train for worst-case scenarios at Al Asad

In the United States, firefighters are looked up to as modern-day superheroes filled with pride and selfless dedication to service and people. Interweave that with the Marine Corps honor, courage and commitment and the result is a Crash Fire Rescue Marine. These Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Wing Support Group 37

Marines never leave anyone behind

Heroes are being made everyday and one more stepped out behind the curtain here, March 29. Captain Christian, pilot training officer and CH-53E Super Stallion pilot for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 464, was on a simple mission that day, to fly equipment into the forward operations base for Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 29 in support of

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. -- A Marine with Marine Aviation Support Squadron 374 looks down at the in-line meter checking to see how many gallons of fuel have been pumped into the CH-46 Sea Knight that landed at the Forward Aircraft Refuling Point during Exercise Desert Talon. The goal of Desert Talon is to perform joint operations in a desert evironment in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Iraq. Photo by Cpl. Jonathan K. Teslevich - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. -- A Marine with Marine Aviation Support Squadron 374 looks down at the in-line meter checking to see how many gallons of fuel have been pumped into the CH-46 Sea Knight that landed at the Forward Aircraft Refuling Point during Exercise Desert Talon. The goal of Desert Talon is to perform joint operations in a desert evironment in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Iraq. Photo by Cpl. Jonathan K. Teslevich

Marines man full service station in desert

Military aircraft are amazing machines, capable of carrying out missions the world over, but one constant factor impacts the performance of their assigned tasks ... fuel. The Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, Virginia Army

Marines build memorial; MAG-16 memorialize SNCO niece with artwork

Honoring those who have fallen in combat with eulogies and memorial ceremonies are two ways to help bring closure to loved ones when a relative or close friend passes on. Four supply warehouse Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, have memorialized the deceased niece of Staff Sgt. Richard J. Rakoczy, supply warehouse

AL ASAD, Iraq - Two Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 run during a half marathon June 3, at Al Asad, Iraq. The run was in support of the Susan J. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Race for the Cure. Fourteen Marines ran 14 miles and earned $240 dollars to go towards breast cancer research. MWSS-274 operates under Marine Wing Support Group 37 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. - AL ASAD, Iraq - Two Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 run during a half marathon June 3, at Al Asad, Iraq. The run was in support of the Susan J. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Race for the Cure. Fourteen Marines ran 14 miles and earned $240 dollars to go towards breast cancer research. MWSS-274 operates under Marine Wing Support Group 37 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Marines 'Race for the Cure' at Al Asad

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 ran a half marathon in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation's Race for the Cure here June 3. The drive and motivation for the 14 Marines was given by 1st Lt. Brandon E. Cooley, heavy equipment officer-in-charge, and Gunnery Sgt. Ryan S. Hermance, engineer company first sergeant, when

Marine turns to collecting during deployment

Marines and Sailors deployed here frequently turn to different things to help them pass the time when they are off duty. Some read books or write letters; others watch movies, play sports or engage in physical training. One Marine here has also found collecting a peculiar form of currency, only available to deployed servicemembers, to be a fun

Marine reenlists in Iraqi airspace

Being promoted, reenlisting or receiving an award while in the field is always a memorable experience. Master Sgt. Isaac T. Black, Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 first sergeant, reenlisted for two more years and made it an even more memorable by having the ceremony in a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter courtesy of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron

Marine remembers summers in local area

For many Marines serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom at an air base here, this is their first time to the Middle East. For others, this is another deployment after serving in Operation Southern Watch or Operation Desert Storm years ago. However, one Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 Marine serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom is relatively

Marine Corps Aviation Association names Purdon as top Marine aviator

The Marine Corps Aviation Association Robert Guy Robinson award recognizes the most outstanding of contributions to Marine aviation, whether the contribution is made in combat, research and development, weapons employment or to overall Marine aviation. Recently, the association bestowed the award to Capt. Jacob L. Purdon, recognizing him as the