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Marine Corps Forces Central Command

MacDill AFB, FL

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Lawrence P. Fineran
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Brigadier General
Gregg P. Olson
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Lieutenant General
Robert B. Neller
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SECNAV visits troops in Helmand

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus visited Marines and Sailors with Regional Command (Southwest) during a two-day visit to Helmand Province May 13-14.His recent trip marked the 11th time he has traveled to Afghanistan since taking office. Mabus said his passion for visiting troops serving in Afghanistan has grown over the last four years and

'America’s Battalion' closes FOB Payne

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

For most Coalition forces throughout Afghanistan, counterinsurgency operations are minimal and assisting and advising Afghan National Security Forces has increased. The change in mission requires less support assets, which has allowed personnel here to close more than 190 bases since early 2012. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment,

Generation at War

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:34:57 GMT

The violence in Iraq was reaching its pinnacle in 2004 when Chris Taylor received his deployment orders to Al-Anbar province. Marines had just bloodied their way through the first Battle of Fallujah and insurgency within the country was beginning to expand as sectarian clashes divided the nation. At the time, Taylor was newly married and just

Training the trainer: ANCOP policemen take steps to teach their own

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Sergeant First Class Jamal Nasir knew the time would come when the Afghan National Security Forces would take the lead of security in Afghanistan. While serving as an Afghan National Army commando, Nasir said he saw the transition slowly unfold. Nasir fought alongside Marines in Helmand Province for four years and watched as they gradually shifted

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (News)
  

15th MEU recognized during Padres game

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:49:06 GMT

The crowd erupted into cheers and applause as the honored guests stepped onto the field. Although it was typical sunny Southern Californian weather, it was no ordinary day when the Marines showed up to the Padres game.To celebrate their return from a Western Pacific deployment, Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit attended the San Diego

Dark Horse Battalion reunite with family and friends after tour with 15th MEU

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:45:23 GMT

Family and friends watched Marines and sailors serving with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, currently the Ground Combat Element for the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, march onto the Camp San Mateo parade here, May 13.       Loved ones have been camped out since 3 a.m. waiting to see their servicemember return home safely after an eight-month

Families reunite during Combat Logistics Battalion 15’s homecoming

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:11:44 GMT

Newborn babies, wives, husbands, families, and a few dogs eagerly stood by welcome home signs and American flags, waiting for their loved ones to arrive aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 13, 2013.The Marines and sailors of Combat Logistics Battalion 15 were returning from their eight-month deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary

‘When I see him, I’m going to squeeze him!’ – Purple Foxes return

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:46:57 GMT

Marines, families, spouses, friends and loved ones gathered for the return of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364 “Purple Foxes” during a homecoming ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 13.The squadron’s return from an eight-month deployment signaled an end of an era. The CH-46 Sea Knight will no longer deploy as

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MARCENT is designated as the Marine Corps service component for U.S. Central Command. MARCENT is responsible for all Marine Corps forces in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.

MARCENT provides Marine Expeditionary Forces capable of conducting a wide range of operations, offering the command a responsive and unique set of capabilities. Marines deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as well as embarked aboard U.S. Navy amphibious ships provide a potent mix of capabilities that can project combat power rapidly to any location in the region.

The CENTCOM AOR is an area larger than the Continental United States, is comprised of 20 countries, 522 million people, 7 major languages and more than 12 major religions.

Marine Corps News
  

Marine runs, rides her way through recovery (Highlights) (Uncategorized)

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 15:00:29 +0000

Article By Sgt. Priscilla Sneden
Mom. Marine. Survivor. Gunnery Sgt. Barbra Brown joined the Marine Corps in 1994. She spent the next 16 years dedicating her life to her family and the Corps. What she didn’t know was those experiences  [Read more...]

Maj. Richard Rusnok: F-35 test pilot (Portrait and Profile)

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:36:25 +0000

Article By Marine Corps News
Hometown: Pittston, Penn. Commissioned in the Corps: May 1998 MOS: 7518 F-35 Pilot Why did you join the Marine Corps? I was extremely impressed with the caliber of the Marine Officers and staff noncommissioned officers I interacted with  [Read more...]

Enduring the pain for more gain (Get Some)

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:57:03 +0000

Article By Cpl. Christofer P. Baines
Endurance is an important aspect for the Marine warrior athlete to consider. It is the side of physical training that prepares a Marine for everything that’s needed of him, from carrying a pack and rifle,  [Read more...]

Combat shooting team brings new dimension to marksmanship (Highlights)

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:59:13 +0000

Article By Cpl. Chelsea Flowers Anderson
One shot, one kill. Every Marine strives to live by this creed while in combat, but the past ten years of war in the Middle East have challenged this mantra. The number of rounds per  [Read more...]

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