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Archive: December, 2018

Quiet strength: One Marine's mentorship December 26, 2018 — “Hey, knuckle-snacks. You suck.” MORE

Personal UAS (Drone) operations are prohibited aboard the installation December 21, 2018 — MCIPAC-MCBBO 3000.1 (https://mcbhawaii.usmc.afpims.mil/Portals/114/WebDocuments/Publications/MCIPAC/UAS%20Order.pdf?vve=2018-12-17-123258-013) MCBH 3710.30 Operation of Public (Government) and Civil (Non-Government) Commercial/Hobbyist/Model, Small Unmanned Aerial Systems/Drones Aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii (https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=yt8BSkKgzlw%3d&portalid=114) MORE

Chaplain Ridley retires after 29 years of Service December 20, 2018 — Before the military was an option, growing up, Phillip Ridley said he would go outside to play different types of sports and would use his imagination to have fun with his friends. MORE

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Archive: December, 2018

Island Marauder demo puts new technology to the test with 3rd Marines December 27, 2018 — For the last three years, engineers and project officers from Marine Corps Systems Command have descended on the island of Oahu to put new technology to the test. In the fall, MCSC—along with Marines from the 3rd Marine Regiment and partner organizations from the requirements community—conducted the “Island Marauder” technology demonstration to integrate and evaluate emerging technologies with existing Marine Corps gear to help inform future capability decisions for the Corps. MORE

Marines showcase marksmanship skills at the 2018 Far East Marksmanship Competition on Okinawa December 18, 2018 — The competition allowed Marines stationed in Japan to test and enhance their shooting abilities.“The MORE

Three Marines with SPMAGTF-CR-CC earn Purple Hearts December 10, 2018 — Cpl. Tyler A. Frazier, a mortar Marine with 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, who recently returned to Twentynine Palms following a deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, was awarded the Purple Heart Medal by Lt. Col. Steven M. Ford on November 7, 2018. MORE

“The President’s Own” Remembers George H. W. Bush December 4, 2018 — As the nation mourns the passing of one its finest patriots, current and former members of the Marine Band remember President George H. W. Bush as a man whose love of music and uncommon graciousness elevated the unique relationship between the Chief Executive and “The President’s Own.” MORE

The fight for Tarawa: 75th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific Theater of WWII December 4, 2018 — It was photographs and video scenes of American casualties lining the beach that would stun the American people in the aftermath of the Battle of Tarawa. Imagery of significant casualties floating in the surf disturbed the public, setting into motion public protest and angry letters from families mourning loved ones lost in battle. MORE

43 Years Later, Retired Vietnam Vet Receives Navy Cross December 3, 2018 — It’s the summer of 1968 in Vietnam, a sergeant with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines was forced MORE

Special Reaction Team Marines enhance specialized precision marksmanship capabilities December 3, 2018 — Marines with Special Reaction Team conducted marksman-observer training Nov. 29 on Ranges 171 and MORE

Capabilities on display | 3rd Medical Battalion establishes Role II facilities December 2, 2018 — CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan—The medical field hospital, known as Role II, was on display Nov. 26-30, 2018 at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan so that 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group Marines and Sailors could demonstrate their knowledge and proficiency of successfully deploying and employing a Role II facility. MORE