Pacific Marines Stories

Lance Cpl. Tyrika Bradby, administrative clerk, III MEF, reads a placard of a mural commemorating the lives of Philippine service members who gave their lives on the island of Corregidor in World War II during an educational visit April 25. Several U.S. service members participating in Balikatan '09 spent the day learning about the earlier RP-U.S. history. - Lance Cpl. Tyrika Bradby, administrative clerk, III MEF, reads a placard of a mural commemorating the lives of Philippine service members who gave their lives on the island of Corregidor in World War II during an educational visit April 25. Several U.S. service members participating in Balikatan '09 spent the day learning about the earlier RP-U.S. history.

U.S. service members explore Corregidor Island

Over 60 years ago, the Philippine island of Corregidor was a foggy battle field resonating with artillery blasts and machine gun bursts. Today, ruins and artifacts remain as a solemn tribute to the Philippine and U.S. troops who courageously fought side-by-side to defend it.During World War II, the island was a key site for the Allies’ defense

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A Marine with Marine Helicopter Squadron Medium 262 guides the pilot of a helicopter during take-off at the Philippine Air Force flightline in Legazpi City, Republic of the Philippines, Wednesday. Lance Cpl. Antwain J. Graham - A Marine with Marine Helicopter Squadron Medium 262 guides the pilot of a helicopter during take-off at the Philippine Air Force flightline in Legazpi City, Republic of the Philippines, Wednesday. Lance Cpl. Antwain J. Graham

Wing Marines play key role in Balikatan mission

During Balikatan ‘09, every member of every unit has a role to play. One of the most vital roles takes place on the flight line.The Marines of Marine Helicopter Squadron Medium (HMM-262) are responsible for service members participating in Balikatan getting equipment, supplies and transportation to provinces that can’t be reached by car.“We provide

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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alycia Pollotta, intelligence analyst, III Marine Expeditionary Force, hands a Balikatan 2009 sticker to a Philippine girl during a civic military operation at the Santo Nino Parish Church here April 22. AFP and U.S. forces handed out more than a ton of clothing, toys and shoes to 200 needy families in the area on behalf of Operation Good Will. (Photo by Lance Cpl Cristina Gil) - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Alycia Pollotta, intelligence analyst, III Marine Expeditionary Force, hands a Balikatan 2009 sticker to a Philippine girl during a civic military operation at the Santo Nino Parish Church here April 22. AFP and U.S. forces handed out more than a ton of clothing, toys and shoes to 200 needy families in the area on behalf of Operation Good Will. (Photo by Lance Cpl Cristina Gil)

Balikatan troops spread goodwill to Philippine people

Together, more than 30 Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. personnel brought smiles to the faces of 200 families through Operation Goodwill as part of Balikatan 2009 at the Santo Nino Parish Church here April 22.Operation Goodwill, based in Okinawa, Japan, the home of the III Marine Expeditionary Force, gathers clothing, shoes and toys to be

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