Story by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall | 1st Marine Division | 07.16.2016
Hundreds of Marines and their family members gather under tents as they patiently wait for the next “big show” to begin after seeing the power behind the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, the M777A2 Howitzer, and a crew-served weapons demonstration. As dust begins to swirl into the air and echoes of excitement ripple through the crowd, an AH-1Y Cobra helicopter flies into view......
Story by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall | 1st Marine Division | 06.07.2016
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – In December 2015, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced his decision directing that all services open all occupational specialties to service members regardless of gender. With previously closed units and combat arms occupations opening up for female Marines, training is being presented at major Marine Corps installations to ensure the......
Story by Lance Cpl. Shellie Hall | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 05.06.2016
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Surrounded by teary-eyed family and friends, a woman stands, looking into the eyes of her father. Deeply comforted by the presence of her loved ones, she raises her right hand....
Courtesy Story | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.13.2016
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Nearly 25 Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion, I Marine Logistics Group, began a three-week construction project of a Bailey bridge on Camp Talega at Camp Pendleton April 4, 2016....
