Visiting Marines first responders in two-car accident
December 10, 2005 — A group of five Marines from visiting Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 assisted in the wake of a two-car accident Dec. 10 at the intersection of County 14th Street and Avenue 5E. Sgt. Brett Omara, Sgt. Brian P. Auker, Cpl. Richard Montgomery, Cpl. Christopher McNeal and Lance Cpl. Daniel Delgado Jr., all aircraft rescue firefighters for MWSS-274, MORE
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Marine Cooks refresh on food management
December 8, 2005 — The West Coast Food Management Team from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., arrived on station Nov. 28 to train and evaluate the Marine cooks here through Friday. "The West Coast Food Management Team is a team that works directly for Headquarters Marine Corps. We go around evaluating mess halls around the West Coast,” said Army Master Sgt. MORE
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BMC informs residents of avian flu risks
December 8, 2005 — The Branch Medical Clinic is taking measures to raise awareness about the avian influenza virus on station. The avian flu’s first major outbreak happened late 2003 and early 2004 in eight of Asia’s countries. Lesser outbreaks have been recorded back to 1997. “The avian flu is also called the bird flu,” said Lt. j.g. Beth Kane, BMC clinical MORE
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Food inspector works to ensure station safety
December 8, 2005 — Service members may wonder if the food in the commissary, Burger King and other station facilities are up to par. Thanks to the Army, there is someone on station assigned to ensure station facilities are the best possible. Army Spec. Chris Garcia, San Diego District Veterinary branch food inspector, is the station’s guarantee for quality produce, MORE
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Marines train to train others
December 7, 2005 — A course designed to train and qualify Marines to be Marine Corps Martial Arts Program trainers began Nov. 28 at Ramada Field here and is scheduled to end Friday. The course is a joint venture between the squadrons on station. It is meant to increase the rate at which Marines advance in MCMAP by providing the station with more qualified MORE
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MACS-1 Marine reenlists in mid freefall
December 1, 2005 — A Marine Air Control Squadron 1 leader of Marines completed his 7th and final reenlistment ceremony in mid freefall Dec. 1 after jumping out of a plane over the Canon Air Defense Complex. Master Gunnery Sgt. Richard L. Williams, MACS-1 communications/electronics chief, was reenlisted by MACS-1 Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Tim J. Pierson. The two MORE
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Marines enjoy free fun at Knott’s Berry Farm
December 1, 2005 — It starts by ascending several hundred feet in the air with nothing in sight but a view of the city and open space. Shortly after, the body experiences severe twists and turns reaching speeds of 60 miles per hour, all while those aboard scream and laugh with excitement and enjoyment, hoping the feeling doesn’t end. However, about 30 seconds after MORE
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