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Looking back: Mundy dubs 13th MEU troop surge COIN ops ‘undeniable’ success

Speaking bluntly from the ship’s “O’Bannon Suite,” Col. Carl E. Mundy III, Commanding Officer of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, has dubbed the unit’s recent deployment an “undeniable” success. Taking time out from a flurry of homecoming briefs, after action reports and future training plans, Mundy, 47, sipped a Diet Coke and slowly sorted out

Mundy: Deployment 'Undeniable' Success

Author’s note: The following is part three in a three part series entitled “Ship Days.” The series follows three days of life for Marines and Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard at the near end of a 220-day deployment.ABOARD THE USS BONHOMME RICHARD (Nov. 9, 2007) – Speaking bluntly from the ship’s “O’Bannon Suite,” Col. Carl E. Mundy III,

'Battle of the Bands' rocks Bonhomme Richard

Author’s note: The following is part one in a three part series entitled “Ship Days.” The series follows three days of life for Marines and Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard. At the near end of a 200-plus day deployment, the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is anxious for its homecoming, but somehow manages to fill the time with an insane amount

Fighting 13th Marines conduct a free sparring session aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, utilizing protective gear and allowing for full-contact techniques. - Fighting 13th Marines conduct a free sparring session aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, utilizing protective gear and allowing for full-contact techniques.

BHR Dungeon Hosts 13th MEU MCMAP Brutality

Author’s note: The following is part two in a three part series entitled “Ship Days.” The series follows three days of life for Marines and Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard. At the near end of a 200-plus day deployment, the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is anxious for its homecoming, but somehow manages to fill the time with an insane amount of

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Battle of the Bands rocks Bonhomme Richard

Author’s note: The following is part one in a three part series entitled “Ship Days.” The series follows three days of life for Marines and Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard. At the near end of a 200-plus day deployment, the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit is anxious for its homecoming, but somehow manages to fill the time with an insane amount of

(From top Left to Right) The Sailors of Mobile Forward Recusitative Surgical System, Hospital Corpsmen (HM) 3rd Class Chad Flynn, HM1 William Holley, Independent Duty Corpsmen Chief Petty Officer Keith Becker, and HM3 Derrick Ramos (Bottom row, Left to Right) Commander Drew Pinilla, Lt. Cmdr Christian Corwin, Lt. Cmdr Angela Earley and Lt. Kurt Giometti. (Photo by Sgt. Andy Hurt/13th MEU) - (From top Left to Right) The Sailors of Mobile Forward Recusitative Surgical System, Hospital Corpsmen (HM) 3rd Class Chad Flynn, HM1 William Holley, Independent Duty Corpsmen Chief Petty Officer Keith Becker, and HM3 Derrick Ramos (Bottom row, Left to Right) Commander Drew Pinilla, Lt. Cmdr Christian Corwin, Lt. Cmdr Angela Earley and Lt. Kurt Giometti. (Photo by Sgt. Andy Hurt/13th MEU)

Mobile FRSS caught in catch-22

Joseph Heller wasn’t so far off the mark in pointing out that situations exist within the military that don’t always add up, and the sailors of Mobile Forward Resuscitative Surgical System are a perfect example of a “Catch 22.”Belaying the absurdity of the novel, the Mobile FRSS is a unit composed of eight exemplary sailors with top-notch

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Embark Marines held key to re-deployment

KUWAIT NAVAL BASE, Kuwait (Oct. 2, 2007) – As Marines of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to sea, the embarkation Marines were responsible for getting the unit’s personnel and equipment ready for the voyage home.The process was much like a puzzle, with each person in the embark section holding a separate but equally important piece that

Forecasting a deployment: 13th MEU METOC Marines

Imagine having the responsibility of weather forecasting for combat operations. Now imagine having the responsibility of advising military leaders on weather conditions that could either hinder or assist future operations.To be a fortune teller of weather isn’t an easy task. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s weather Marines, unlike the six

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13th MEU families unite

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.(Aug. 30, 2007) -- Families of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit celebrated at Lake O’Neill here Aug. 25.The gathering was a time for the families to get together and celebrate the fact that their Marines are close to coming home.“We want to come together as sisters and share this milestone together,” said

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Forecasting a deployment: 13th MEU METOC Marines

AL TAQADDUM, Iraq (Aug 29, 2007) – Imagine having the responsibility of weather forecasting for combat operations. Now imagine having the responsibility of advising military leaders on weather conditions that could either hinder or assist future operations.To be a fortune teller of weather isn’t an easy task. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s

13th Marine Expeditionary Unit