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MACS-1 returns from Iraq

Sixty-four Marines and 11 sailors from Marine Air Control Squadron 1 returned home from a deployment in Iraq, Sunday evening here.Many friends and family from across the country were there to greet the Marines at the Sonoran Pueblo.“These are my boys, I am incredibly anxious to see them,” said Master Sgt. Charles Olvis, MACS-1 operations chief.

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Motorcycle classes, equipment crucial to staying safe on the road

Safety aboard any military installation is vital, be it in the workplace, in the field or anywhere else. With 624 motorcycles registered here, motorcycles are a prominent part of station safety.“The number of motorcyclists in Arizona has nearly doubled over the past six years, so it’s critical for riders wear the proper safety gear-especially a

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Cpl. Michael Dixon, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 engineer equipment operator, receives an enthusiastic welcome home from his wife, Jennifer, Sept. 29, outside the Sonoran Pueblo here. The second wave of MWSS-371 Marines returned home Sept. 29, following the first wave that returned Sept. 25. The third and final wave is slated to arrive later this week. - Cpl. Michael Dixon, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 engineer equipment operator, receives an enthusiastic welcome home from his wife, Jennifer, Sept. 29, outside the Sonoran Pueblo here. The second wave of MWSS-371 Marines returned home Sept. 29, following the first wave that returned Sept. 25. The third and final wave is slated to arrive later this week.

Welcome home, Sandsharks

Numerous cars boast festively painted windows, banners are hung outside barracks, units and even the exterior fence of the air station. It’s evident; Marines are coming home.A second wave of Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 returned home Sept. 29, and were greeted by friends and family at the Sonoran Pueblo here.This wave of 136

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VMFT-401 pilots school Royal Moroccan Air Force

Two pilots from Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401, the station’s only 4th Marine Aircraft Wing squadron, participated in Exercise African Lion Sept. 10-21 at Meknes Air Base, Morocco.VMFT-401 F-5N Tiger II pilots, Maj. Kevin Reece and Lt. Col. Geoffrey Olander, strapped up and flew out with the Royal Moroccan Air Force.The Adversary Marines

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Lance Cpl. Mauricio Herrera, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerplant mechanic, refuels an AV-8 Harrier Sept. 24 here. Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, is a recognition of the culture, contributions and heritage of Hispanic Americans in the Marine Corps. - Lance Cpl. Mauricio Herrera, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerplant mechanic, refuels an AV-8 Harrier Sept. 24 here. Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, is a recognition of the culture, contributions and heritage of Hispanic Americans in the Marine Corps.

Marine Corps continues to recognize it's rich heritage

There is no race in the Marine Corps; there is only green. Like America, the Marine Corps is a “melting pot” of ethnicities and culture functioning as one.Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, is a recognition of the culture, contributions and heritage of Hispanic Americans in the Marine Corps.Sept. 15 was chosen in 1986 by

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Sgt. Kenny W. Padillapaniagua, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron supply administrative chief, stands with his family in front of his home here Oct. 2. Padillapaniagua was on terminal leave when he decided to reenlist because he and his wife missed the military and the benefits, such as having a home in station housing. - Sgt. Kenny W. Padillapaniagua, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron supply administrative chief, stands with his family in front of his home here Oct. 2. Padillapaniagua was on terminal leave when he decided to reenlist because he and his wife missed the military and the benefits, such as having a home in station housing.

The American dream can come true

Fifty-thousand dollars, a brand new four-bedroom home, the chance to go to exciting schools and get paid to do it, not to mention free medical and dental benefits for you and the family.No, this is not an ad for a high-profile corporate job; it’s what the Corps is offering to Marines eligible for reenlistment.“I like what the Corps is doing now

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Marine Corps sweetens deal for active-duty pilots

As the Global War on Terrorism continues, retaining experienced service members has become increasingly more important.The Marine Corps has even offered reenlistment bonuses as high as $80,000 for those enlisted military occupational specialties in high demand. Now the Corps is reaching out to its active-duty aviators.According to Marine

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Fantasy Football: it gripped the nation, now it’s seeping into the Corps

A few decades ago, three sports fans from Oakland, Calif., put together what would become one of the most popular interactive fan games around the world -- fantasy football.Today, the game is more popular than ever, with players from every age, class, sex and race participating in leagues and testing their skills as team owners and coaches.The game

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Sept. 11, 2001: Six years later

Initially I was annoyed. Why did I have to be up before 6 a.m.? I didn’t have to be at school for another two hours. My mother sent my younger sister into my room to wake me up. She was mumbling about something. I couldn’t figure out what was going on. Was the house on fire? Had something happened to my sister?After being practically dragged to my

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Maj. Gen. Terry G. Robling, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, congratulates the Marines of Marine Attack Squadron 311 for receiving a Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award Sept. 20 here outside the VMA-311 hangar. Robling, who assumed command of the MAW in July, was visiting the Marine Aircraft Group 13?s aircraft and support squadrons to familiarize himself with the Marines he leads. - Maj. Gen. Terry G. Robling, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, congratulates the Marines of Marine Attack Squadron 311 for receiving a Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award Sept. 20 here outside the VMA-311 hangar. Robling, who assumed command of the MAW in July, was visiting the Marine Aircraft Group 13?s aircraft and support squadrons to familiarize himself with the Marines he leads.

New 3rd MAW commander visits station, chats with Marines

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general arrived on station Sept. 20 to meet with Marines and sailors from Marine Aircraft Group 13 and its subordinate commands.Maj. Gen. Terry G. Robling, who recently took command of the wing in July, spent two days speaking with Marines and visiting the MAG’s aircraft and support squadrons.Robling stopped

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