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Marines

Stories

Tow trucks rolling as PMO clears lots on Pendleton

Military Police are working to clear parking lots on Camp Pendleton congested with disowned or neglected vehicles. That means they're being towed away. The Provost Marshal's Office is taking a firm stand on vehicles left behind by owners long returned from deployment or who are simply taking advantage of free storage. "We are going after cars

Camp Pendleton leathernecks mourn road accident deaths

They did everything right -- except they may have been going too fast. That's the story emerging from the deaths of three 1st Transportation Support Battalion Marines killed Nov. 23 -- among five Camp Pendleton Marines killed in accidents the weekend before Thanksgiving. "These Marines were wearing their seat belts, they did have a designated

High-altitude, lifesaving 'doc' decorated

Quick thinking, accurate assessment and a cool head came together to allow a Camp Pendleton Navy hospital corpsman to save the life of a Marine. For that, he was decorated here last week. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael V. Rakebrandt may think that saving lives is just part of the job, but to Marines like Lance Cpl. David J. Silton it means a

Cannons conk 'enemy,' pave way for 2/1 at CAX

The deafening thunder of cannons gave earth-shattering notice that "the kings of the battlefield" arrived in the desert to liquidate those pesky "Sumarians."At stake, the mission and the well-being of a Camp Pendleton-based infantry unit, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment.Third Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment delivered its eardrum-piercing fire on

De facto Santa shoves Toys For Tots sled into high ;;gear

Call him sergeant. Or call him Santa. Either moniker works for Sgt. Tim Lee. Like Santa, Lee ? the point man for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program here that officially kicks off this weekend ? is spearheading the donation, processing and delivery of toys to legions of children. And, like Saint Nick, he's overseeing a small army of

Legend honored

A quiet chill settled over the Riverside National Cemetery. Six Marines gripped the polished metal rails of a casket. They moved in unison, carrying the flag-draped coffin for one final honor for a Marine hero. Col. Mitchell Paige, recipient of the Medal of Honor, was laid to rest near the Medal of Honor Memorial here Sunday. Hundreds of mourners

Homes open for Turkey Day

Whatever the reason for staying around Camp Pendleton for Thanksgiving, there is no excuse to stay in the barracks and look at the same faces day after day. Thanks to Camp Pendleton's Single Marine Program, Marines can have a home away from home for the holidays. Local families are responding by the hundreds with offers to bring Marines into their

Death spurs safety review

The 1st Force Service Support Group is ramping up its safety program in response to the accidental death of a young Marine last week. Lance Cpl. Nathan W. Finney, 21, was killed after falling from the third floor of his barracks in the Mainside Area the afternoon of Nov. 11. Finney, from Okaloosa, Fla., was a heavy equipment operator for the 1st

TA, GI Bill cover some trade schools

Marines can use tuition assistance or the Montgomery GI Bill for more than the usual college courses. There are many schools -- ranging from cosmetology to wooden boat building -- that Marines may attend using TA, according to Pat Jeffress, branch manager for Lifelong Learning at Marine Corps Community Services Personal Services Division. "The

Class a new prerequisite for tuition assistance

Marines looking to use tuition assistance to offset college fees now need to get schooled up first. A recently published Marine Administrative Message outlines new standards Marines must meet before the benefit can be applied. According to MARADMIN 461/03, "All first-time students must complete a 'tuition assistance orientation' class (College 101)

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