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News Stories Multinational soccer match enhances camaraderie prior to Exercise Cobra Gold 2012 field training
Soccer players from the Japan, Singapore, Thailand and the U.S. armed forces contended in an annual friendly soccer competition here Tuesday to promote camaraderie and good relations.
02.7.12 Story by Cpl. Tyler Main
 Kentucky Marine earns NCO of the quarter title
U.S. Marine Sgt. William Robert Bigg’s desire to serve his nation was sparked by the tragic events of September 11, 2001.
02.7.12 Story by Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez
 Marines memorialize Seattle hero
The Marines stand at attention. War-toughened sergeants shout out “here” as their name is called. Leading the formation, 1stSgt Andrew Golding, 45, weapons company first sergeant, from Fort Lauderdale, Fl. calls the roll.
02.7.12 Story by Staff Sgt. Robert Storm
 Technology brings family closer
Families often miss important moments in their loved ones’ lives during deployments. Technology such as video chat makes it possible to be a part of those special moments, though unable to be there physically.
02.6.12 Story by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego
 Bridge Company critical to amphibious assault
The Marine Corps has been America’s expeditionary force in readiness since 1775, but with the wars raging so far inland for the past decade the Corps’ amphibious war fighting capabilities weren’t utilized or highlighted often.
02.6.12 Story by Sgt. Rachael Moore
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Recent Greetings
Cox, Tony 1LT
Hometown WEST END, NC, US
Holiday: Christmas
Language: English
Branch: Marines, Active
Location: Afghanistan
Posted: 12/28/11 5:59AM
Finch, Colton LCpl
Hometown TACOMA, WA, US
Holiday: Christmas
Language: English
Branch: Marines, Active
Location: Afghanistan
Posted: 12/28/11 5:59AM
MacDougall, Emilee LCpl
Hometown DALLAS, TX, US
Holiday: Christmas
Language: English
Branch: Marines, Active
Location: Afghanistan
Posted: 12/28/11 5:59AM
Routson, Michael Sgt
Hometown WEISER, ID, US
Holiday: Christmas
Language: English
Branch: Marines, Active
Location: Afghanistan
Posted: 12/28/11 5:59AM
Chamberlain, Patrick LCpl
Hometown KAUFMAN, TX, US
Holiday: Christmas
Language: English
Branch: Marines, Active
Location: Afghanistan
Posted: 12/28/11 5:59AM
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Cobra Gold 2012 Opening Ceremony
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Recent Video Cobra Gold 2012 Opening Ceremony
Wing 1 Royal Thai Airforce Base, Nakhon Ratchasimma, Kingdom of Thailand - Multinational forces led by U.S and Royal Thai forces hold a ceremony to officially begin Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. The exercise provides humanitarian and civic assistance projects that include engineering, medical and dental projects designed to build relationships and improve interoperability between partner nations. Cobra Gold 12
Taken: 02.07.2012
 Cobra Gold Opening Ceremony
Wing 1 Royal Thai Airforce Base, Nakhon Ratchasimma, Kingdom of Thailand - Multinational forces led by U.S and Royal Thai forces hold a ceremony to officially begin Exercise Cobra Gold 2012. The exercise provides humanitarian and civic assistance projects that include engineering, medical and dental projects designed to build relationships and improve interoperability between partner nations. Cobra Gold 12
Taken: 02.07.2012
 1st Lt. Joseph M. Russell
1st Lt. Joseph M. Russell, a Richmond Heights, Ohio,
native and the communications advisor for the Afghan National
Army s 215th Corps, speaks about the transition of ANA
communications to encrypted radios. Russell, 25, began the initiative
to switch the 215th Corps radio communications to an encrypted
network. The 2008 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio,
and his team worked through the ANA s logistical system to begin
the changeover. Through his planning and advice, the 215th Corps
established a workshop to build encrypted radios, provided training
to add encryption, and created a team of Afghan soldiers who travel throughout the battle space encrypting all Afghan radio communications. He also speaks about the increased capabilities and independence this
gives the ANA. Also available in high definition
Taken: 02.07.2012
 Col. Dudley R. Griggs
Colonel Dudley R. Griggs, a Denver native and the communications officer for 2nd Marine Division (Forward),
speaks about the importance of encrypted radio communications
and how his Marines assisted the soldiers of the 215th Corps,
Afghan National Army, with encrypting radio communications. The 1988 graduate of Colorado College particularly credits the initiative and efforts of 1st Lt. Joseph M. Russell, a Richmond Heights, Ohio, native and the communications advisor for the
Afghan National Army s 215th Corps. Also available in high definition
Taken: 02.07.2012
 Afghan National Army Communications Officer Talks About Transition to Encrypted Communications
Colonel Abdul Rezwan, the communications officer for the 215th Corps, Afghan National Army, speaks
about the transition of the 215th Corps radio communications
from two-way radios to encrypted networks. He addresses the
importance and purpose of this transition, his soldier s role, and his coalition counterpart s initiative and contributions to the efforts. Also available in high definition
Taken: 02.07.2012
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Recent AudioCpl. Katherine Solano
Cpl. Katherine Solano talks to a Radio Lia reporter about her duties in Afghanistan and sends greetings to her family and friends.
Taken: 02.07.2012
Sgt. Matt Caruso
Sgt. Matt Caruso talks with a reporter from Boston Herald about his duties, being a fan of the New England Patriots and the results of Super Bowl XLVI
Taken: 02.06.2012
Capt. Michael Gagnon
Capt. Michael Gagnon, from Oxford, Mass., talks to a Yuma Sun reporter, in Yuma, Ariz., about his duties overseeing the retrograde of helicopter landing zone equipment while deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan.
Taken: 02.06.2012
Cpl. Michael Kelly
Marine Cpl. Michael Kelly from East Meadow, NY., talks with a Fox Sports Game Time React reporter about his duties and responsibilities while deployed to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, why he joined the Marines, previous deployments, the New York Giants, New England Patriots and sends a message home to his family.
Taken: 02.03.2012
Maj. Patterson
Maj. Patterson from Uvalde, Texas talks to the Uvalde Leader News about growing up in Uvalde, Texas, working fro the Uvalde Leader News, homeschooling and adopting an Ethiopian child.
Taken: 02.02.2012
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Recent Publications
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02.03.2012
1st MLG arrives at Camp Leatherneck; Main body charges to Afghanistan; Undersecretary of Navy visits Camp Leatherneck; Give him one: 1st Sgt. Michael Cato; Motorized Immersion Trainer: 1st...
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02.03.2012
Welcome Home: Elements of 2nd MLG (FWD) return home; II MEF showcases capabilities with Bold Alligator; Marine, Sailors receive recognition after year-long efforts; Michigan Marine welcomes son to...
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02.02.2012
HMH-366 says goodbye to family, heads to Afghanistan, Deputy Commandant of Marine Aviation speaks about future of air warfare, Cheery Point MP company de-activates after 3 years
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01.27.2012
Fueling the Fight: Bulk fuel Marines keep bases, operations running; UK soldiers participate exchange with MSB; bulk fuel Marine learns lessons in ROTC, applies them to essential missions in...
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01.26.2012
Christmas in January: HMH-366 Marines return from Djibouti, Sergeant major of Cherry Point's largest squadron passes his NCO sword, Dinner for heroes
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01.20.2012
8th ESB hosts Canadian troops during bridge training; Corps' top chaplain visits Lejeune; Combat engineers improve 'Old Silk Road', Booklyn, NY Marine: Afghanistan was a learning experience, Gov't...
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