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Archive: March, 2008

Marines conduct island mortar, close air support training

In combat, the actions of one Marine or of many working together can result in firepower that suppresses and overcomes the enemy. Mortar teams of 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, along with aircraft from the USS Reagan battle group trained in close air support at San Clemente Island March 24 to 28. The Composite

Marine earns Silver Star for saving his sergeant

Though she won’t know it until she’s a bit older, Juliannah Roedema owes a lot to Lance Cpl. Moses Cardenas. That’s because Cardenas, a scout with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, gave her the best birthday gift: her father’s life.Cardenas was awarded the Silver Star medal during a ceremony March 29 at Camp Las Flores, pinned by LtCol.

Haditha hospital revamped; improved facilities now available

A celebration of smiles from corner to corner filled the radiology waiting room Wednesday at the hospital in Haditha, Iraq. The hospital, which was previously damaged by an insurgent explosion, held a ground-breaking ceremony to commemorate the new facilities that will be reconstructed.“When we showed up to the hospital, it was functioning like a

Marine fine tunes talents

Lance Cpl. Jonathan D. Cobb is kicking his way to the top of the Marine Corps martial arts world.Cobb, 20, a scout sniper from Colorado Springs, Colo., has been taking time during his second combat deployment with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 to hone his skills in Tae Kwon Do.“I went to the U.S. Open for Tae Kwon Do

American politicians visit Haditha City, observe progress

Members of the United States Congress came knocking Sunday to observe the progress that has been made in the Haditha Triad. 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 showcased the improvements here to the delegation. The delegation consisted of members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, including Jim Costa of

Iraqi Army, Coalition forces conduct joint boat operations

Coalition forces and Iraqi Army continue to conduct boat operations on Lake Qadisiyah, Iraq, as the Iraqi soldiers expand their area of operations and master new skills. 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5, and the Navy Riverine Squadron 2, Detachment 3, are continually training the Iraqi Forces and transferring control of

Afghan role players change face of Mojave Viper

2008) -- Mojave Viper has been known for years as the premier pre-deployment desert training for U.S. Marines who deploy to Iraq.Iraqi role players here have been responsible for much of the success. They constantly test Marines on the Iraqi culture and language to assure their progress in the war-torn country.However, that wasn't as helpful for

New combat engineer unit joins 2/7 for Afghanistan deployment

Pfc. John J. Schrey never thought that he’d be attached to the first battalion-sized Marine unit to be deployed to Afghanistan.Not long ago, he was in military occupational specialty school learning how to be a Marine combat engineer. He didn’t know his life would change within just two weeks.It was late 2007, when Schrey and his classmates were in

2/7 Marine earns Silver Star for combat valor

Any Marine would brave enemy fire to rescue a wounded comrade when you have friends that "got your back." Cpl. Ian M. Dollard exemplified that sense of brotherhood when he risked his life to save a fellow Marine.For his actions while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Dollard received the Silver Star — the nation’s third highest award

3rd LAR Marines cleanup Akashat

When gloves and trash bags are priority gear for mission accomplishment, there is little doubt that things have changed in Akashat, Iraq.The citizens of Akashat were informed via the mosque loudspeaker that there would be a town wide cleanup March 20 where all residents were urged to help pickup trash. “The trash will be cleaned away to increase

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