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Archive: January, 2014

Recon Marine achieves higher education in midst of combat deployment January 30, 2014 — The temperature rises to more than 100 degrees in Ramadi, Iraq, as a Marine puts on his gear and prepares for another day of patrolling. Just a few hours ago he had been taking an exam for a college level history class, now he must switch his mindset from academics to combat.Even with the numerous stresses brought on by a combat environment, Sgt. MORE

Female Marine enters pro MMA with 20 sec knockout January 30, 2014 — he night air vibrated with energy as Sgt. Misha Nassiri and her opponent entered the ring. They stared each other down while the referee addressed the basic rules of the match. The ring’s entrance was locked, the ref shouted “fight,” and violent roars shot from the audience as the fighters closed in on each other with violent swiftness. The MORE

Geronimo Battalion seizes Urban Operations town January 28, 2014 — “Set,” yelled a fire team leader as he waited outside a doorway, rifle at the ready position. The Marine behind him grabbed his shoulder and gave him the command, “go.” The four-man team rushed into the building. The squad moved rapidly through the halls and collected a door. They burst into the room killed the enemy who shot at them moments MORE

Reconnaissance Marine awarded Silver Star Medal, Purple Heart January 10, 2014 — Patrolling between a tree line and a row of buildings, Staff Sgt. Timothy Williams and his squad heard the sharp cracks of rifles and immediately realized they were being ambushed. Outnumbered and under heavy enemy fire, Williams, a section leader with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, found himself relying on his instincts and training to protect MORE

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