Audio by Sgt. Paul Robbins | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | 02.18.2013
Marines of the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense team of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conduct an assessment-consequence management exercise alongside Thai forces, Feb. 19. The bilateral force responded to a simulated CBRN attack by assessing the site, evacuating casualties, and performing decontamination to all personnel and vehicles....
Audio by Joseph P Cirone | Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling | 02.18.2013
An early morning fire displaced five families at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. on President's Day. One firefighter was injured. All residents were safe. No other injures were reported....
Courtesy Audio | U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa | 02.17.2013
Sgt. Mckoy talks to a Huntington Herald-Press reporter about his responsibilities, playing soccer with Uganda service members and training service members in Uganda....
Audio by Sgt. Paul Robbins | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | 02.17.2013
Marines and Sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 31 and Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), both of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute a non-combatant evacuation operation and transportation of Japanese nationals overseas exercise alongside soldiers of the Japanese, Thai, Indonesian, and Malaysian militaries as part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The multinational force......
Audio by Sgt. Paul Robbins | 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit | 02.16.2013
Marines and Sailors of Company C., Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, execute a helicopter raid alongside their Thai counterparts as part of exercise Cobra Gold 2013. The U.S. and Thai Marines inserted together via CH-53E Super Stallion and CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU.......
Audio by Staff Sgt. David Birchfield | AFN Afghanistan | 02.15.2013
Down range, when things take a turn for the worst, lives are changed in an instant. Army Sgt. Keith Burghardt kept up with one platoon sergeant taking strides forward, leaving his past behind him, with no excuses....
Courtesy Audio | Defense Media Activity - Proper | 02.15.2013
“Mardi Gras” is French for “Fat Tuesday,” and was originally a carnival celebration of food and song before Christians prepared to fast for Lent. Today, the Mardi Gras spirit is alive and well all over the world through different events and traditions. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni joined in the fun by hosting a Mardi Gras party at Club Iwakuni. Lance Corporal Joshua DeFour......
Courtesy Audio | Defense Media Activity - Proper | 02.15.2013
Combat Search and Rescue's motto is "That Others May Live." Kadena's 31st and 33rd Rescue Squadrons routinely conduct exercises like War Week that prepare them to save lives down range. Soundbites include Capt Gavin Johnson - HH-60 Pilot, TSgt Jewell Steamer - HH-60 Special Systems Aviator and SSgt John Springer - HH-60 Crew Chief....
