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From flying in Nicaragua in 1919, to providing close-air support in Afghanistan 90 years later, Marine Attack Squadron 231, nicknamed the "Ace of Spades," holds a place in history as the oldest squadron in the Marine Corps.
01.23.10, Story by Lance Cpl. Samuel Nasso
For the Marines of Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, support is vital for success, from the Marines providing close-air support overhead, to the Marines behind the scenes ensuring the aircraft remain operational.
01.06.10, Story by Staff Sgt. Samuel Nasso
Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, conducted an indirect fire exercise, Dec. 27, 2009, to test their response procedures.
12.27.09, Story by Lance Cpl. Samuel Nasso
For the Marines in Afghanistan, the need for ammunition, fuel, water and other supplies is constant. But unlike in Iraq, most supplies need to be airlifted throughout the country due to fewer secure ground transportation routes.
12.21.09, Story by Lance Cpl. Samuel Nasso
More than a month ago, Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, took control of the airspace over the MEB's area of operations from their United Kingdom counterparts.
12.20.09, Story by Staff Sgt. Roman Yurek
Petty Officer 1st Class Traci Inniss, the leading petty officer for the Casualty Evacuation Team, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, was meritoriously promoted to her present rank here Dec. 18 for her accomplishments with the team through the Navy's Command Advancement Program.
12.19.09, Story by Staff Sgt. Roman Yurek
The United Kingdom Medical Group runs the hospital here and recently offered a unique experience to Marine Aircraft Group 40 Navy corpsman by allowing them to assist in the trauma unit of the hospital.
12.11.09, Story by Staff Sgt. Roman Yurek
"Show it off sweetie," shouts Gunnery Sgt. Frank Ortiz, the maintenance control chief for Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, Dec. 3, as his wife appeared on ABC's talk show "The View" for a holiday makeover segment.
12.10.09, Story by Staff Sgt. Roman Yurek
Marine Aircraft Group 40, the aviation combat element for Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, was visited by Lt. Gen. George J. Trautman III, the deputy commandant of aviation for the Marine Corps, Nov. 24-28.
11.24.09, Story by Staff Sgt. Roman Yurek
The sound of four blade rotors echoes across the Helmand sky, as the UH-1Y Huey helicopter made its first combat deployment with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 "Scarface."
11.21.09, Story by Lance Cpl. Samuel Nasso
Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 "Hustlers" transferred control of air support for Marine Aircraft Group 40, Marine Expeditionary Brigade-Afghanistan, to HMH-462 "Heavy Haulers" during a transfer of authority ceremony here, Nov. 16.
11.16.09, Story by Staff Sgt. Roman Yurek
The sound of four blade rotors echoes across the Helmand sky, as the UH-1Y Huey helicopter made its first combat deployment with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 "Scarface".
11.13.09, Story by Lance Cpl. Samuel Nasso
The year was 1971. During that time, President Richard Nixon reduced the U.S. troop count in Vietnam from more than 250,000 to 196,700, Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Fla., boxer Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali at Madison Square Garden, the voting age changed from 21 to 18 and Jim Morrison of The Doors was found dead.
10.28.09, Story by Lance Cpl. Samuel Nasso
Deployed service members are able to communicate better than ever with their loved ones, through internet, phone centers and satellite phones, but for one Marine all it took was a quick flight.
10.18.09, Story by Lance Cpl. Gregory Aalto
The year was 1971. That year, President Richard Nixon began reducing the U.S. troop presence in Vietnam from more than 250,000 to 196,700. Walt Disney World opened in Orlando. Boxer Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali at Madison Square Garden, the voting age changed from 21 to 18 and Jim Morrison of The Doors was found dead.
10.15.09, Story by Samuel Nasso
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