Station Marine makes fellow leathernecks feel the burn
July 31, 2006 — Physical training is ingrained into the routines of all Marines the moment they step foot on the yellow footprints; running, crunches and pull ups make up the majority of that training. However, one Marine is out to change the norm and take PT to a whole new level. Cpl. Tarah Fedor, Semper Fit fitness instructor, has been wearing out her fellow MORE
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Lifesaving team serves deserts of Arizona
July 27, 2006 — Search and Rescue is depended on to provide support for military personnel here and is sometimes called upon by civilians. The Marines and corpsmen train every day, going out in the UH-1N Huey helicopters and conducting technical rescue exercises to maximize the skills and techniques that are fundamental for saving lives. It involves teamwork, MORE
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MALS-13 upgrades aviation efficiency
July 27, 2006 — Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 is changing the way it does business to save the Marine Corps time, money and man-power by implementing Project AIRspeed, a Naval Aviation Readiness Integrated Improvement Program. AIRspeed, which started here June 5, is a process improvement strategy to increase readiness on the flight line while decreasing MORE
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MAWTS-1 Marine to fly with Blue Angels
July 27, 2006 — A pilot from Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 here has been selected to fly with the best of the best – the Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team. Capt. Clint C. Harris, MAWTS-1 F/A-18 Hornet weapons and tactics instructor, was one of six new officers chosen July 14, for the team’s 2007 season. Harris will begin shadowing the MORE
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Army National Guard assists Border Patrol
July 25, 2006 — Soldiers from the North Carolina Army National Guard arrived here July 25 in support of the U.S. Border Patrol as part of Operation Jump Start. Two hundred soldiers from Fayetteville, N.C., 252nd Combined Arms Battalion began a two-week deployment to assist along the U.S.-Mexico border as part of President George W. Bush’s proposal to keep illegal MORE
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Station Marine lets his car do the talking
July 16, 2006 — The crowd could be heard screaming and cheering in anticipation of the start of the event. One Marine also waited, but for the signal that would let him fulfill a fantasy he had since he was a child -- to put his pedal to the metal and his metal to other cars -- in a demolition derby. Gunnery Sgt. Cameron McWhirter, the 36-year-old Headquarters and MORE
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VMA-214 detachment returns from successful tour with 31st MEU (SOC)
July 15, 2006 — Maj. Gen. George J. Trautman, 1st Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) commanding general, extended his personal congratulations to the Marines and sailors of Marine Attack Squadron 214 detachment for their outstanding performance and professionalism while forward deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The detachment MORE
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MAG-13 Marines head for USS Boxer, Iwakuni
July 11, 2006 — A detachment of Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 left for the USS Boxer (LHD-4) July 11, and Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 311 departed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 13. The main body of VMA-311, including the command element, will be supporting the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations MORE
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The man behind the title; Sgt. Maj. John L. Estrada, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
July 6, 2006 — What has been the most significant change to the air station since you were stationed here 30 years ago?I would say it is the base housing. It is much nicer. The family housing in the past was very limited. It makes me wish that it was available to me when I was a young Marine -- a lot of Marines had to live out in town.What was your most rewarding MORE
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Estrada steadies station Marines
July 6, 2006 — The 15th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited the station last week to speak with Marines about issues affecting the Corps. Sgt. Maj. John L. Estrada spoke to Marines about accusations surrounding the Haditha investigation, the Global War on Terrorism, quality of life for single Marines and several other issues. Estrada spoke with the staff MORE
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