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Marines

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Copters taking aim at West Nile Virus;

Camp Pendleton has never had a known case of West Nile Virus, a potentially deadly agent transmitted by mosquitoes. But base health officials aren-t taking any chances. They-re biting the mosquitoes first -- and hopefully last. Pendleton received its first aerial application of a mosquito larvicide May 13. The substance is designed to kill

2 Marines and sailor awarded Bronze Star;

In December 2004, while people here were getting into the holiday spirit, the Marines of 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment were clearing houses and ducking bullets in Fallujah, Iraq. Two of the battalion-s Marines and a sailor were recognized Friday when they were awarded Bronze Stars with Combat Distinguishing Devices in a ceremony at San Mateo.

CO opens home and gives comfort to wounded troops;

When Lance Cpl. Steven R. Kaustinen walked into the home of his commanding officer, he got a firm handshake, a caring hug, and was well on his way to a full stomach. Nearly 40 other wounded Marines, many accompanied by wives or girlfriends, got the same -- hosted by a superior officer intent on taking care of his own. Col. Stewart R. Navarre,

State offers free tuition for disabled vets' family members;

Disabled veterans in California need not worry about financing their children's college education -- as long as their kids don't leave the state. That's because most state universities provide free tuition to children of disabled or deceased veterans. "Basically, you can send a child to any state college," said William J. Earle, the assistant

Teenager delivers on ambitious letter drive;

A local teenager has not only achieved her goal of spawning 1 million letters thanking U.S. troops -- she delivered some of them in person, including a calling card to local Marines May 19. Shauna Fleming, founder of A Million Thanks, and 31 of her classmates visited Marines from 1st Combat Engineer Battalion to deliver letters of appreciation and

Murder trial set to begin;

A court martial was slated to begin Wednesday afternoon here for a 1st Marine Division Marine charged with murdering another Marine's wife with whom he allegedly had an affair. A nine-member panel of Marines, finalized Wednesday morning, will hear evidence in the case against Gunnery Sgt. Archie O'Neil Jr. O'Neil is accused of shooting Kimberly D.

Hughes dominates Gracie at UFC 60; President hints at possible Pendleton event

Matt Hughes proved mixed martial arts has evolved since the "no-holds-barred" days in the early-1990s with his ground-and-pound victory over Royce Gracie at "UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie" Saturday night at the Staples Center. Hughes (39-4), the current UFC welterweight (156-170 pounds) champion, defeated the man who introduced Brazilian jiu-jitsu to

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O'side's annual military party packs 'em in

Static displays, bounce houses for kids, a live band and a delicious tri-tip lunch on the house were among the variety of treats servicemembers and their families enjoyed May 21 during the fourth annual Operation Appreciation. More than 5,000 people turned out, including Camp Pendleton Marines and sailors who recently returned from Iraq, said Dave

Amy Morel, wife of Capt. Brent L. Morel, stares into the bronze statue of her husband May 21, at a ceremony held by Company K, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Marine Corps Training Center in Memphis, Tenn. Amy recieved the Navy Cross on behalf of Brent, for his valor actions which led to his death April 7, 2004, in Fallujah, Iraq. - Amy Morel, wife of Capt. Brent L. Morel, stares into the bronze statue of her husband May 21, at a ceremony held by Company K, 3rd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, Marine Corps Training Center in Memphis, Tenn. Amy recieved the Navy Cross on behalf of Brent, for his valor actions which led to his death April 7, 2004, in Fallujah, Iraq.

Navy Cross marks fallen hero's sacrifice

Faced with continual enemy fire from more than 50 insurgents, Capt. Brent L. Morel - by all accounts a "Marine's Marine" - led an assault across an open field with a handful of Marines following closely behind. Where most would be looking for cover, Morel's assault was aimed at saving others - not himself - according to battlefield accounts.

Cpl. Chris M. Pavliska, a military police officer with 4th Platoon, Military Police Company, Security Battalion, stopped a senior enlisted official for speeding on base May 17. - Cpl. Chris M. Pavliska, a military police officer with 4th Platoon, Military Police Company, Security Battalion, stopped a senior enlisted official for speeding on base May 17.

PMO logs fourfold surge in citations

After writing more than 4,000 tickets in four months - 25 percent more than all of last year - the Provost Marshal's Office is asking base motorists to help keep up the pressure on violators among them. With fewer cops on the beat than in the first four months of this year, PMO says extra eyes out are especially welcome. Anyone on base, from

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