Hawaii Marines’ band recognized as best in Corps
January 10, 2014 — Winning best performance for large ensemble band last year just wasn’t enough. After being so close to winning the Marine Corps Band of the Year Award in 2012, the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band went into 2013 with a newfound hunger and a chip on their shoulder, and it paid off.The MarForPac Band was recognized as the Marine Corps Band of MORE
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SK13, a nostalgic experience for woman of WWII era
December 06, 2013 — Jane Yarrall, escorted by her son, Graham Yarall, spoke with Marines participating in exercise Southern Katipo 2013 aboard Timaru, New Zealand, Nov. 19, about her experiences with Marines passing through her parents’ casino in route to the Pacific during World War II. Graham Yarrall approached the gate of the Combined Joint Inter-Agency Task Force MORE
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Marines visit Timaru Cadets during SK13
December 06, 2013 — Marines and coalition forces visited New Zealand Army and Air Force Cadets during exercise Southern Katipo 2013 aboard Timaru Christian School, New Zealand, Nov. 20. Marines, United States Army soldiers and New Zealand Defence Force service members drilled with cadets during their weekly parade, pinned four cadets selected for promotion and MORE
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US, 70 countries come together at Brunei for BRIDEX 13
December 03, 2013 — The 4th biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition and Conference officially began with an opening ceremony and air demonstration Dec. 3 at the BRIDEX Exhibition Center in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei.BRIDEX 13 showcases technology in land, sea, air and security systems to address the wide spectrum of security challenges being faced MORE
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MarForPac, local artists give back to community with Holiday Concert
December 02, 2013 — Whether for the young or old, the musicians of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band and several local artists had plenty of gifts and excitement for everyone at the 6th Annual Na Mele o na Keiki (Music for the Children) Holiday Concert at the historic Hawaii Theatre Center here Dec. 1.It’s become a yearly gift of appreciation to the community MORE
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Chaplain of Marine Corps pays respect to USS Arizona’s fallen
November 27, 2013 — Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben, 18th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, visited Pearl Harbor’s USS Arizona Memorial here Nov. 25.Kibben was the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s distinguished guest of honor for the Remembrance Barge Tour. She, along with her family and several other senior chaplains, came to honor the fallen members of the USS Arizona. Members of MORE
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I MEF Marine strikes gold twice participating in SK13 in New Zealand
November 21, 2013 — Sgt. Greg Wubben, a civil affairs non-commissioned officer with 1st Civil Affairs Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, from Ridgefield, Wash., landed in New Zealand for the second time in less than two years, this time to participate in exercise Southern Katipo 2013.In June 2012, Wubben participated as a heavy equipment operator in the 70th MORE
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Operations shift from sea to land in SK13
November 21, 2013 — Joint and coalition forces participating in exercise Southern Katipo 2013 successfully complete an amphibious landing and move inland to set up a headquarters center aboard Timaru, New Zealand, Nov. 12.Maj. William Allen, executive officer for 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, is the commander of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force MORE
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NZ Defence Minister observes SK13 at ground level
November 21, 2013 — Dr. Jonathan Coleman, New Zealand Defence Minister, toured the Combined Joint Inter-Agency Task Force headquarters during exercise Southern Katipo 2013 at Timaru Airfield, New Zealand, Nov. 15.“It’s a large complex exercise,” Coleman said. “It’s the biggest multinational exercise for New Zealand for at least 30 years. There will be a number of MORE
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Marines stop to honor Corps’ birthday during SK13
November 21, 2013 — LINTON MILITARY CAMP, New Zealand - Marines participating in exercise Southern Katipo 2013 celebrate the 238th Marine Corps birthday alongside military members from partner nations at Linton Military Camp, New Zealand, Nov. 10. The Marine Corps birthday is a day of pride for Marines all over the world. The celebration is conducted in the same MORE
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