August 23, 2012 By Sgt. James Mercure For Sierra Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, the responsibility of tracking almost $6 million worth of ammunition rests in the hands of Lance Cpl. Ryan Chandrapaul. Serving as the ammunition chief and armory chief, the 21-year-old St. Cloud, Fla., native, orders, tracks and secures everything from rockets to machine … [Read more...]
U.S. Military Athletes Leave Mark on London 2012 Olympic Games
August 22, 2012 By Tim Hipps, IMCOM Public Affairs LONDON (Aug. 22, 2012) -- More than 20 U.S. military athletes, coaches, training partners, family members and support personnel served as sports ambassadors to the world during the London 2012 Olympic Games. From Olympic Stadium to the Royal Artillery Barracks shooting halls and ranges, to the boxing rings, wrestling mats … [Read more...]
WW II B17 Survival Story
B-17 "All American" (414th Squadron, 97BG) Crew Pilot- Ken Bragg Jr. Copilot- G. Boyd Jr. Navigator- Harry C. Nuessle Bombardier- Ralph Burbridge Engineer- Joe C. James Radio Operator- Paul A. Galloway Ball Turret Gunner- Elton Conda Waist Gunner- Michael Zuk Tail Gunner- Sam T. Sarpolus Ground Crew Chief- Hank Hyland B-17 in 1943 A mid-air collision on February … [Read more...]
Marine Stays Focused During First Firefight
8/21/2012 By Cpl. Timothy Lenzo , Regimental Combat Team 6 PATROL BASE DETROIT, Afghanistan - It’s a moment of truth for many Marines – the first time they are in combat and their training is put to the test. When his squad took enemy contact during a recent patrol through Trek Nawa, Pfc. Timothy Workman found his moment. “I could hear rounds cracking … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Swagger: The Art of Military Bearing
8/21/2012 Commentary by Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Burke Marines put a lot of stock in bearing. One of the 14 Marine Corps Leadership Traits is defined as: “The way you conduct or carry yourself. Your manner should reflect alertness, competence, confidence, and control.” Personally, I prefer the word comportment but it’s the same thing. A civilian friend once … [Read more...]