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Hospital Corpsman Brian Thurmond(center), special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman with Battalion Landing Team 3/1 reconnaissance platoon awaits his being pinned during his promotion ceremony May 2 on the Bonhomme Richard flight deck. Thurmond was meritoriously promoted after being nominated and selected through the Navy's Meritorious Combat Program. - Hospital Corpsman Brian Thurmond(center), special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman with Battalion Landing Team 3/1 reconnaissance platoon awaits his being pinned during his promotion ceremony May 2 on the Bonhomme Richard flight deck. Thurmond was meritoriously promoted after being nominated and selected through the Navy's Meritorious Combat Program.

Recon Doc Recognized for Valor

ABOARD THE USS BONHOMME RICHARD (May 12, 2007) – In times of conflict, service members may be exposed to negativity and the very worst in people. Also in times of conflict, in the face of danger, a true American hero may be born.Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Brian Thurmond, a special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman with recon platoon, Battalion

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13th MEU Recognizes Marine of the Quarter

The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit recognized this quarter’s Marine of the quarter during the first leg of its Western Pacific deployment. Lance Cpl. Gabrielle G. Reynoso, a wireman with the 13th MEU and Nampa, Idaho native, has been in the Marine Corps for 17 months. “Her motivation and devotion to duty sets her apart from other Marines,” said

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13th MEU leader stands out

The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit took time out of its WESTPAC 07-01 deployment to recognized the noncommissioned Officer-of-the-Quarter for January through April. Corporal Hernando R. Martinez, Jr., marine air traffic control mobile team navigational aids technician for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-163 (Rein) and Pittsburg, Calif. native,

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NCO of the Quarter Corporal Hernando Martinez Jr. starts his day off running laps on the flight deack with other Marines from the Corporal's course he is currently in. The Pittsburg, Calif. native keeps physical fitness a priority as shown by his current 296 PFT score. - NCO of the Quarter Corporal Hernando Martinez Jr. starts his day off running laps on the flight deack with other Marines from the Corporal's course he is currently in. The Pittsburg, Calif. native keeps physical fitness a priority as shown by his current 296 PFT score.

ACE Marine Prepares for leadership transition

ABOARD THE USS BONHOMME RICHARD (May 4, 2007) -- The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, currently underway during its first leg of a Western Pacific deployment, has announced the unit Marine and NCO of the Quarter. Corporal Hernando R. Martinez, a navigational aids technician for Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-163 (Rein), takes the honors of

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DLI Instructor 'Biggest Training Asset' Aboard Rushmore

ABOARD THE USS RUSHMORE (May 3, 2007) – For what Marines have invested in the Arab world, one of the most valuable assets is the ability to communicate wherever their journeys may take them.The Defense Language Institute has equipped the Marines and Sailors of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit with four instructors to help break down existing

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Sergeant John C. Vroom, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit finance clerk and Sarasota, Fla. native, flew from USS Bonhomme Richard to USS Rushmore May 6 and 7 to give Marines there the option of ?casual pay.? - Sergeant John C. Vroom, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit finance clerk and Sarasota, Fla. native, flew from USS Bonhomme Richard to USS Rushmore May 6 and 7 to give Marines there the option of ?casual pay.?

Casual Pay Delivered to Rushmore Marines

ABOARD THE USS RUSHMORE (May 3, 2007) – Of all the duties disbursers have, it can be argued there is none more important than getting Marines access to their cash when it is not available to them through standard means.Sergeant John C. Vroom, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit finance clerk and Sarasota, Fla. native, flew from USS Bonhomme Richard to

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13th MEU Flexes Friendship Muscles in Guam

GUAM (April 30, 2007) – Marines and Sailors from the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit participated in a community relations project April 30 during a routine port visit to Guam.Nearly 20 members of the 13th MEU and Bonhomme Richard Strike Group pitched in at a local government center during the second of two projects, planting trees and building a

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Corporal Steven Sprigg stands next to the UH-1N Huey that he is the crew chief for. Being a crew chief for the Huey includes manning the GAU-17A mini gun and performing in flight maintenance. - Corporal Steven Sprigg stands next to the UH-1N Huey that he is the crew chief for. Being a crew chief for the Huey includes manning the GAU-17A mini gun and performing in flight maintenance.

Recon Doc Recognized for Valor

13th MEU Recognizes Marine of the Quarter

13th MEU leader stands out

ACE Marine Prepares for leadership transition

DLI Instructor 'Biggest Training Asset' Aboard Rushmore

Casual Pay Delivered to Rushmore Marines

13th MEU Flexes Friendship Muscles in Guam

ACE Marine Prepares for leadership transition

Marines offered Arabic Language Courses

'United Through Reading' Program Available