Story by Senior Airman Apryl Hall | Minot Air Force Base | 05.15.2015
As he opened his protesting eyes, the unfamiliar surroundings slowly cleared into focus. The room was cold. Dim lights, rows of Army cots, and no one there to answer the hundred questions he had. He ignored the blinding pain in his shoulder and the fogginess in his head, and gingerly sat up to find a cigarette. With another scan of the room it dawned on him that blankets were covering......
Story by Sgt. Marcy Sanchez | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 07.12.2010
Amphibious operations made a debut in the Marine Corps during the Revolutionary War when Marines stormed the sands of New Providence, Bahamas in 1776. Technology and concepts have improved since the 18th century, allowing troops to reach inland objectives faster and safer. With a top speed of 40 knots and the ability to travel ashore from more than 25 nautical miles away, the Expeditionary......
