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Archive: April, 2009

CALFEX ’09 joins Philippine and U.S. Marine efforts across a spectrum of war fighting tactics

From the planning phases which commenced on April 3 aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), to the execution of the final scenario-based raids during the Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise (CALFEX) on April 25, the Marines and sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Republic of the Philippine Armed Forces

31st MEU flying fighters form friendship

Republic of the Philippines Air Force members with the 710th Special Operations Wing and U.S. Marines with Amphibious Reconnaissance Platoon and Deep Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, came together to fly thousands of feet above the ground at Drop Zone Expo, April 20-23, in support of Balikatan 2009. The Philippine airmen

31st MEU Provides Medical, Dental Assistance in Philippines

More than 50 Republic of the Philippines service members and 22 Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, joined together to participate in four Medical and Dental Civil Action Projects at locations throughout the Republic of the Philippines April 16-22 in support of Balikatan 2009. The two nations’

31st MEU places high priority on community relations during Balikatan 2009

Republic of the Philippines Armed Forces personnel, along with Marines and sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, are poised to launch multiple community relations projects across Central and Southern Luzon, in the Republic of the Philippines, providing crucial items to Filipinos throughout the region, April 21. The projects scheduled will

Bilateral planning sets the stage for Balikatan ‘09

Whether the mission is responsive, efficient and effective humanitarian assistance, natural disaster relief or bilateral military training, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is on call 24-hours a day, seven-days a week throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Cross-pollination and working side-by-side on the ground fosters teamwork, but the only way to

The CFT; view from the ground

When some people think of a Marine they picture a lean, mean warrior in top condition, prepared for any challenge they might have to face. Bi-annually, Marines throughout the Corps test their physical abilities during the physical fitness test. The test, comprised of chin-ups, crunches and a three-mile run, is designed to make sure all Marines are