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Tag: Camp Leatherneck

Better late than never,’ Michigan Marine helps RCT

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan— Before a deployment, Marines train with their units, establish relationships and build camaraderie.But one Marine prepared for her deployment with one unit, but was transferred to a different unit once she arrived here.Cpl. Sasha Savage, a supply noncommissioned officer with Regimental Combat Team 7, deployed with

Memorial Day for Marines at Afghanistan’s Helmand post honors fallen warriors

As the blistering sun sets, disappearing in the horizon, a solemn wind of silence breezes through the dusky sky along with the first hints of cool evening air here at this remotely located operating base in Helmand province at precisely 7:12 p.m., May 28, 2012. Flanked by a bugler, who plays the ceremonial hymn, Retreat, three formations of U.S.

Flag from a father-to-be: Marine in Afghanistan dedicates flag to baby boy

First Lt. Phillip M. Downey has a unique gift from Afghanistan for his soon-to-be-born son at home.He is sending his upcoming baby boy the Stars and Stripes, which flew 50 feet above the Task Force Leatherneck compound here, April 28.Downey is currently serving a year deployment to Helmand province with 1st Marine Division (Forward) and said he

Data network Marine an expert in her domain

When a senior Marine refers to one of his devil dogs as the most “Marine” Marine under his charge, a person reaching 5 feet 1 inch and shy of 100 pounds is probably not the visual.Nonetheless, Lance Cpl. Samantha C. Catoe, a data network specialist working at the headquarters element of Task Force Leatherneck, 1st Marine Division (Forward), was

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