April 10, 2012 Compiled from International Security Assistance Force Joint Command News Releases WASHINGTON – An Afghan and coalition security force captured a Taliban facilitator in the Nahr-e Saraj district of Afghanistan’s Helmand province today, military officials reported. The facilitator trained and equipped insurgents throughout northern Helmand province and also … [Read more...]
Marine Reunites with Military Working Dog
April 10, 2010 By Cpl. Michelle S. Brinn, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Former Cpl. Megan Leavey wanted nothing more than to reunite with her best friend, and her wish finally came true at Camp Pendleton’s K-9 Unit, April 6. Military Working Dog Rex retired after 10 years of service and was officially released into Leavey’s … [Read more...]
Anti-Obama Marine Speaks Out…
(CNN) In a "Starting Point with Soledad O'Brien" exclusive, Marine Sergeant Gary Stein and his attorney Gary Kreep, Executive Director of the United States Justice Foundation, explain to Soledad why this case cuts to the heart of the First Amendment and one's right to free speech. There were two comments that were potentially in violation of the Uniform Code of Military … [Read more...]
U.S., Afghan Forces Sign Special Operations Agreement
April 9, 2012 From an International Security Assistance Force News Release KABUL, Afghanistan – An agreement signed here today begins a process for Afghan national security forces to take the lead on special operations in Afghanistan. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, and Afghan Defense Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak signed a memorandum of … [Read more...]
Chaplain Exemplifies Duty to God, Country and Corps
4/8/2012 By Sgt. Michele Watson CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan -- When Easter approaches, chaplains stay busy organizing sermons, worship services and activities for the religious holiday. However, for those forward deployed, church service is just one of many responsibilities for a chaplain attached to a Marine unit. The combat environment brings an array of stresses to … [Read more...]