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Pfc. Ryan C. Caspary, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 heavy equipment operator, operates a grater to level out some ground during a five-week-long exercise Oct. 18 – Nov. 19 at a temporary dig site here. Approximately 15 heavy equipment Marines were able to participate during this rare dig site exercise. - Pfc. Ryan C. Caspary, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 heavy equipment operator, operates a grater to level out some ground during a five-week-long exercise Oct. 18 – Nov. 19 at a temporary dig site here. Approximately 15 heavy equipment Marines were able to participate during this rare dig site exercise.

HE operators play in dirt

For those who have seen Marines driving forklifts around the station, they may think this seems like an easy job and the Marines must have plenty of down time. But this is not the main responsibility for these Marines; their job actually has little use for forklifts. They are heavy equipment operators. When deployed, these Marines are usually the

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A tree is lit for the service members, family and friends to enjoy during the tree lighting ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, November 27, 2010. Service Members and family aboard the air station gather to celebrate the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to bring in the holiday season to the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrea M. Olguin/Released) - A tree is lit for the service members, family and friends to enjoy during the tree lighting ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, November 27, 2010. Service Members and family aboard the air station gather to celebrate the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to bring in the holiday season to the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrea M. Olguin/Released)

Santa Claus sparks holiday spirit with more than 8,000 lights at tree lighting ceremony

Hundreds of marines, sailors and family members gathered around Cherry Blossom triangle to share holiday spirit during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony here Saturday.“The lighting of the tree symbolizes the beginning of the Christmas season,” said John e. iwaniec, marine Corps Community Services director here.The peak of the event was the

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Paul Torres, Air Traffic Control crew 2 quarterback, attempts to rush the football past crew 1 defenders during the annual ATC Turkey Bowl at Penny Lake here Nov. 24. Crew 2 defeated crew 1 with a score of 52 - 22. Torres made sure to bring out the best in all of the players on his team by providing good throws and tactical rushes as opportunities arose. - Paul Torres, Air Traffic Control crew 2 quarterback, attempts to rush the football past crew 1 defenders during the annual ATC Turkey Bowl at Penny Lake here Nov. 24. Crew 2 defeated crew 1 with a score of 52 - 22. Torres made sure to bring out the best in all of the players on his team by providing good throws and tactical rushes as opportunities arose.

ATC Turkey Bowl builds appetites, camaraderie

American Football is just one of the many traditions of American culture associated with Thanksgiving Day. Food is another.While many Marines were sleeping in or getting ready for a Thanksgiving feast, other Marines were up at 9 a.m. on turkey day tossing around the old pig skin during a motivated game of flag football.Headquarters and Headquarters

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Cpl. Princess V. Woodside, Wolf- Tactical Reconnaissance and Personal Protection participant, concentrates on achieving correct sight picture in order to shoot a well aimed shot Nov. 17 at the Indoor Small Arms Range here. Marines and sailors executed several different types of drills. The point of the drills is to become comfortable with the firearm, be able to draw from the holster and achieve smooth presentation, tansitions and accurate shots. - Cpl. Princess V. Woodside, Wolf- Tactical Reconnaissance and Personal Protection participant, concentrates on achieving correct sight picture in order to shoot a well aimed shot Nov. 17 at the Indoor Small Arms Range here. Marines and sailors executed several different types of drills. The point of the drills is to become comfortable with the firearm, be able to draw from the holster and achieve smooth presentation, tansitions and accurate shots.

Wolf T.R.A.P.P: Taking tactical weapon handling to whole new level

On command, one hand moves to the M9 holstered on the shooter’s hip. The shooter then brings the weapon up to meet his second hand while automatically sighting in on the front sight tip. The trigger finger finds its way to its rightful place and slowly adds pressure. Once the right amount of pressure is applied, there is an explosion and the hammer

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An explosive ordnance disposal Marine places his EOD insignia on the fallen Marine display erected in Sgt. Jason T. Smith’s honor during a memorial service at the Marine Memorial Chapel here Tuesday. Smith was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan Nov. 19. - An explosive ordnance disposal Marine places his EOD insignia on the fallen Marine display erected in Sgt. Jason T. Smith’s honor during a memorial service at the Marine Memorial Chapel here Tuesday. Smith was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan Nov. 19.