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The crew of the USCG Cutter Polar Star (WAGB-10) was requested to rescue/recover the Antarctic Chieftain, a 207-foot Australian-flagged fishing vessel with 26 people aboard, beset in ice approximately 900 miles northeast of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica on Feb. 10, 2015. The Antarctic Chieftain suffered damage to three of its four propeller blades...
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Antarctic Chieftain RescuedThe crew of the USCG Cutter Polar Star (WAGB-10) was requested to rescue/recover the Antarctic Chieftain, a 207-foot Australian-flagged fishing vessel with 26 people aboard, beset in ice approximately 900 miles northeast of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica on Feb. 10, 2015. The Antarctic Chieftain suffered damage to three of its four propeller blades when it became stuck in the ice lost its ability...
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Massachusetts Snow ReliefThe Massachusetts National Guard has been activated to assist with the State of Emergency regarding snow relief to assist towns and communities with snow removal, fire hydrant clearing and ensuring roads are passable for emergency equipment and responders.
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National African AmericanFebruary is National African American History Month, a time during which we honor the many contributions made to our country by African Americans. Keep up with how the military is honoring African American History Month by subscribing to this feature page. The news, videos and images also highlight the past and present military service of African Americans.
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Freedom's SentinelFreedom's Sentinel - Freedom's Sentinel, the follow-on to Enduring Freedom, is the continuing U.S. effort to train, advise and assist Afghan security forces as well as conduct counterterrorism operations in Afghanistan.
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U.S. Army All-American BowlThe U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the nation’s premier high school All-American game, featuring the best 90 players in an annual East vs. West matchup every January in San Antonio’s Alamodome. The Army Bowl enjoys a worldwide television audience, thanks to a live broadcast on NBC. Last year’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl marked the 14th-anniversary of the Bowl and drew a crowd of...
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31st Marine ExpeditionaryThe 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit VLOG is a video series that will take you behind the scenes with Marines of the only forward deployed MEU in the Marine Corps. It will follow U.S. Marines in AAVs, in the pilot seats of aircraft, and at the helm of combat rubber raiding crafts as Marines and Sailors prepare for their upcoming deployment.
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iGuardian
Video and photos for the March 2014 launch of Project iGuardian. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), is formally launching Project iGuardian, a first-of-its-kind national cyber safety campaign to give parents and kids tips on how to avoid falling victim to online sexual predators. Using super...
Malaysian Airlines flight MH370
Content featured relates to the U.S. military's search efforts for the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370
MEFEX 2014
U.S. Marines and sailors of III Marine Expeditionary Force and Task Force 76 are participating in MEFEX with Marines and sailors of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Marine Corps and Navy in the ROK, March 10 – April 10. MEFEX is defensive in nature and is tied into three separate Korea Marine Exercise Program (KMEP) exercises and command post exercises which are annually recurring training events...
Reunion of Honor 2014
IWO TO, Japan – The Government of Japan and the U.S. Marine Corps will conduct the Reunion of Honor ceremony to commemorate the Battle of Iwo Jima March 14 at Iwo To, formerly known as Iwo Jima.
During the 69th commemoration Japanese and U.S. veterans, distinguished visitors, Marines and sailors from III Marine Expeditionary Force and leaders from both nations pay respect to those who...
MEAC Tournament 2014
The MEAC is a collegiate athletic conference of thirteen Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the Southeastern United States. Established in 1970, MEAC is headquartered in Norfolk, VA. The MEAC is one of two Division I NCAA HBCU leagues and participates in eight men's and eight women's sports. The United States Marine Corps recognizes that the recruitment of qualified and skilled...
1-119 FA Cold Weather Operation 2014
Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery Regiment, with support from Bravo Co., 1-147 Aviation and the 238th General Service Aviation Battalion, Michigan National Guard, successfully conducted a cold weather operation at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Mich., Feb. 28, and March 1, 2014. The mission, conducted in extreme sub-zero temperatures, consisted of the...
Exercise Cold Response 2014
Cold Response 14 is a Norwegian-led exercise to rehearse high-intensity operations in winter conditions. More than 1,200 partners and allies from 15 NATO nations will meet to conduct operations and training in the Arctic Circle in March, with the largest group of participants coming from the United States, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain and Sweden.
Ssang Yong 14
Ssang Yong 14 is the largest scale combined amphibious exercise in its history, incorporating more than 13,630 U.S. and ROK Navy-Marine and Australian Army forces, which effectively demonstrates the unique abilities of a forward-deployed Marine air-ground task force. Ssang Yong, which means “twin dragons,” representing the U.S. and ROK forces, is intended to strengthen ROK-U.S. combat...
