Marine Corps Aviation Association (MCAA)

Deploy the MEF: A Way of Life Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:04:40 GMT Deploy the Marine Expeditionary Force is not just a saying for the Marines of Combat Logistics Company 21, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, it’s a way of life. The Marines from CLC-21 work tirelessly seven days a week to ensure Marines and gear from II MEF and the other units in the Marine Corps get where they need to go.
Turning History Into Her-Story Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:33:02 GMT Opha Mae Johnson was the first female to “free a man to fight” in 1918 forever intertwining women’s history and Marine Corps history.
SMP Offers 'Friday Night Excursions' Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:18:56 GMT Most Marines know about the notorious "barracks rat" sitting alone in his room, playing video games and eating stale, leftover pizza; but with the help of the Single Marine Program he could experience fun-filled events in Southern California.
Firefighters Turn Up Heat on Prevention Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:36:06 GMT As an emergency call comes over the radio, two fire engines from the Miramar Fire Department race to the scene and deploy their firefighters who sprint up the steep hill with more than 600 feet of hose to battle a simulated blazing inferno.
War Games Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:14:48 GMT Today, military-themed video game dialogues have a distinct likeness to real world battlefields. These games are designed to provide users with a realistic depiction of combat. Using the same attention to detail, the Marine Corps has implemented virtual simulation as a form of education.
The Perils of Alcohol Abuse Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:58:01 GMT For Marines, liberty is a time for personal interests and relaxation. But sometimes Marines don’t understand the serious consequences that can occur when they lose restraint, especially when alcohol is involved.
The History of the Black Marine Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:20:58 GMT The year was 1941; our country was still overcoming the severe economic conditions of the Great Depression and racial segregation was widespread throughout the nation. At the time, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt wanted to create fair employment practices for the United States Armed Forces and decided to integrate the American military.
CLB-7 Training New Leaders Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:31:53 GMT Combat Logistics Battalion 7’s Corporals Leadership Course graduated at the Protestant Chapel. The graduation of Class 11-10 marked the conclusion of the first iteration of the new course.
Group Hopes to Improve Marines Magazine Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:27:11 GMT Sixteen enlisted Marines participated in the first ever Marines magazine focus group at Lejeune Hall.
MARSOC Seeks Intelligent Warriors Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:33:57 GMT The Marine Corps Special Operations Command Recruiting Team came to town knowing they had a tough job ahead of them. Mainly, how to convince a group of physically-fit, problem-solving, brilliant-at-the-basics warriors who have been there, done that, and have the T-shirt to prove it, there just may be one more challenge worth taking, one more title worth earning.
Mil Working Dogs Demonstrate Abilities Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:29:11 GMT Military working dog handlers from Cherry Point’s Provost Marshal’s Office held a demonstration for a group of spectators.
Iwo Jima Vets Celebrated in New York Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:35:15 GMT Marines young and old remembered their predecessors who stormed Iwo Jima 65 years ago in local ceremonies and gatherings marking the anniversary of the climatic battle of the Pacific.
AFP, Marines Plan for Balikatan 2010 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:37:51 GMT The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and U.S. Forces came together aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) for the final planning phase of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK’10).
Iwakuni Cares for the Environment Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:45:40 GMT During the month of April, the Environmental Department here is slated to raise awareness on the significance of environmental appreciation for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day April 22.
Training Enhances Combat Readiness Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:50:52 GMT The training conducted during Forest Light, a bilateral exercise between U.S. forces and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, has the added benefit of helping troops maintain combat mindsets and stay sharp on their units tactics.
RCT-2 Last to Put Boots on Ground Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:28:50 GMT While gentle winds blew through the rotors of a CH-53 D helicopter, the final group of Regimental Combat Team 2 Marines and Sailors dismounted, completing the unit's transition into Camp Delaram II.
Former Marine Took on Iwo Jima Alone Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:39:10 GMT His wrinkled hands pointed to an aged, black-and-white photo of a 20-year-old Soldier standing outside a makeshift shack.
Marine Promoted While on Assignment Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:37:25 GMT A Haitian American Marine working with the Joint Forces Special Operations Component Command in Haiti had the unique experience of being promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in front of family and friends in his hometown, March 1, during a ceremony in Port-au-Prince.
Marines Land on Iwo Jima to Mark Anniversary Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:56:25 GMT Hundreds of U.S. Marines landed on the remote island of Iwo Jima on Tuesday to prepare for the 65th anniversary of one of World War II's bloodiest and most iconic battles.
Pendleton Gets Premier of 'The Pacific' Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:01:00 GMT Service members, civilian employees and families of Camp Pendleton had the opportunity to view a special screening of “The Pacific,” part one of a 10-part Home Box Office series. The program a miniseries based on World War II and is scheduled to premier on television March 14.

Deploy the MEF: A Way of Life Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:04:40 GMT
Deploy the Marine Expeditionary Force is not just a saying for the Marines of Combat Logistics Company 21, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, it’s a way of life. The Marines from CLC-21 work tirelessly seven days a week to ensure Marines and gear from II MEF and the other units in the Marine Corps get where they need to go.

Turning History Into Her-Story Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:33:02 GMT
Opha Mae Johnson was the first female to “free a man to fight” in 1918 forever intertwining women’s history and Marine Corps history.

SMP Offers 'Friday Night Excursions' Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:18:56 GMT
Most Marines know about the notorious "barracks rat" sitting alone in his room, playing video games and eating stale, leftover pizza; but with the help of the Single Marine Program he could experience fun-filled events in Southern California.

Firefighters Turn Up Heat on Prevention Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:36:06 GMT
As an emergency call comes over the radio, two fire engines from the Miramar Fire Department race to the scene and deploy their firefighters who sprint up the steep hill with more than 600 feet of hose to battle a simulated blazing inferno.

War Games Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:14:48 GMT
Today, military-themed video game dialogues have a distinct likeness to real world battlefields. These games are designed to provide users with a realistic depiction of combat. Using the same attention to detail, the Marine Corps has implemented virtual simulation as a form of education.

The Perils of Alcohol Abuse Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:58:01 GMT
For Marines, liberty is a time for personal interests and relaxation. But sometimes Marines don’t understand the serious consequences that can occur when they lose restraint, especially when alcohol is involved.

The History of the Black Marine Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:20:58 GMT
The year was 1941; our country was still overcoming the severe economic conditions of the Great Depression and racial segregation was widespread throughout the nation. At the time, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt wanted to create fair employment practices for the United States Armed Forces and decided to integrate the American military.

CLB-7 Training New Leaders Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:31:53 GMT
Combat Logistics Battalion 7’s Corporals Leadership Course graduated at the Protestant Chapel. The graduation of Class 11-10 marked the conclusion of the first iteration of the new course.

Group Hopes to Improve Marines Magazine Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:27:11 GMT
Sixteen enlisted Marines participated in the first ever Marines magazine focus group at Lejeune Hall.

MARSOC Seeks Intelligent Warriors Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:33:57 GMT
The Marine Corps Special Operations Command Recruiting Team came to town knowing they had a tough job ahead of them. Mainly, how to convince a group of physically-fit, problem-solving, brilliant-at-the-basics warriors who have been there, done that, and have the T-shirt to prove it, there just may be one more challenge worth taking, one more title worth earning.

Mil Working Dogs Demonstrate Abilities Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:29:11 GMT
Military working dog handlers from Cherry Point’s Provost Marshal’s Office held a demonstration for a group of spectators.

Iwo Jima Vets Celebrated in New York Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:35:15 GMT
Marines young and old remembered their predecessors who stormed Iwo Jima 65 years ago in local ceremonies and gatherings marking the anniversary of the climatic battle of the Pacific.

AFP, Marines Plan for Balikatan 2010 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:37:51 GMT
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and U.S. Forces came together aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) for the final planning phase of exercise Balikatan 2010 (BK’10).

Iwakuni Cares for the Environment Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:45:40 GMT
During the month of April, the Environmental Department here is slated to raise awareness on the significance of environmental appreciation for the 40th anniversary of Earth Day April 22.

Training Enhances Combat Readiness Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:50:52 GMT
The training conducted during Forest Light, a bilateral exercise between U.S. forces and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, has the added benefit of helping troops maintain combat mindsets and stay sharp on their units tactics.

RCT-2 Last to Put Boots on Ground Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:28:50 GMT
While gentle winds blew through the rotors of a CH-53 D helicopter, the final group of Regimental Combat Team 2 Marines and Sailors dismounted, completing the unit's transition into Camp Delaram II.

Former Marine Took on Iwo Jima Alone Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:39:10 GMT
His wrinkled hands pointed to an aged, black-and-white photo of a 20-year-old Soldier standing outside a makeshift shack.

Marine Promoted While on Assignment Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:37:25 GMT
A Haitian American Marine working with the Joint Forces Special Operations Component Command in Haiti had the unique experience of being promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in front of family and friends in his hometown, March 1, during a ceremony in Port-au-Prince.

Marines Land on Iwo Jima to Mark Anniversary Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:56:25 GMT
Hundreds of U.S. Marines landed on the remote island of Iwo Jima on Tuesday to prepare for the 65th anniversary of one of World War II's bloodiest and most iconic battles.

Pendleton Gets Premier of 'The Pacific' Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:01:00 GMT
Service members, civilian employees and families of Camp Pendleton had the opportunity to view a special screening of “The Pacific,” part one of a 10-part Home Box Office series. The program a miniseries based on World War II and is scheduled to premier on television March 14.