US Marines Press Release and News Archives February 2006
US Marines Press Release and News Archives February 2006
1.Marines Accused of Stealing Body Armor (KABC-TV Los Angeles) Several marines from Camp Pendleton are under arrest, accused of stealing body armor in order to sell it on the Internet.2.Four U.S. Marines Killed in Iraq Bombings (ABC News) Four U.S. Marines Killed in Pair of Roadside Bombings in Western Iraq3.Marines in N.C. Await IDs of Crash Victims (ABC News) Marines in North Carolina Await IDs of 10 Victims of Helicopter Crash Off Djibouti4.Four U.S. Marines Killed in Iraq Bombings (AP via Yahoo! Asia News) Four U.S. Marines died in a pair of roadside bombings in western Iraq's volatile Anbar province, the military said Tuesday.5.Marines eye $5.6 bil. construction cost for relocation from Okinawa (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ The U.S. Marine Corps has come up with a $5.6 billion estimate and a four-stage process through its preliminary studies in Guam for constructing facilities necessary to relocate 6,000 Marines there from Okinawa by 2012, U.S. defense sources said Friday.6.U.S. presents to Japan breakdown of costs to move Marines to Guam (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ The United States has presented to Japan a breakdown of the costs that would be incurred in transferring the U.S. Marine Corps command and about 6,000 Marines from Okinawa to Guam, Japanese government sources said Saturday.7.Japan, U.S. officials to meet this week over realignment (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ Senior officials of Japan and the United States plan to hold an unofficial meeting in Tokyo from Friday over the realignment of U.S. forces in Japan, government sources said Monday.8.U.S. to provide troops, other aid in Philippine mudslide rescue (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ The United States said Friday it will send Marines and money to the Philippines to aid in rescue efforts after a major landslide on Leyte island has buried an entire village, leaving more than 2,000 people dead or missing.9.U.S. proposes relocating 1,000 more Marines from Okinawa (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ The United States has told Japan it is possible to relocate an additional 1,000 Marines from Okinawa in addition to 7,000 Japan and the United States agreed to reduce last October, sources familiar with the issue said Monday.10.Japan to offer US loan for troop exit (Aljazeera) Japan will propose lending money to the United States to speed up the planned relocation of 7000 Marines out of the country.11.Visiting Forces Agreement with US beneficial to Philippines: official (People's Daily) Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo Monday defended the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States as still beneficial to the Philippines despite calls to abrogate it after the American government refused to turn over four US marines charged with raping a Filipino woman to the Philippines.12.Marines join efforts at site of landslide (Baltimore Sun) Several dozen U.S. Marines dug through thick mud with Philippine search teams yesterday at the site of a huge landslide, as the prospect of finding survivors faded. 13.◆ Marines eye $5.6 bil. construction cost for relocation from Okinawa (Kyodo News) The U.S. Marine Corps has come up with a $5.6 billion estimate and a four-stage process through its preliminary studies in Guam for constructing facilities necessary to relocate 6,000 Marines there from Okinawa in seven years by 2012, U.S. defense sources said Friday.14.Two U.S. Ships, Hundreds of Marines Join Relief Effort in Philippines (U.S. Department of State) The United States has diverted two amphibious ships to the Philippine island of Leyte to help with disaster relief efforts in the wake of the deadly landslide that buried the village of Guinsaugon February 17. The two multi-mission ships, the USS Essex and the USS Harper's Ferry, carry rescue and relief equipment as well as food and medical supplies. At the same time, the U.S. Agency for 15.Two U.S. Ships, Hundreds of Marines Join Relief Effort in Philippines (U.S. Department of State) The United States has diverted two amphibious ships to the Philippine island of Leyte to help with disaster relief efforts following a landslide that buried the village of Guinsaugon February 17, killing hundreds of people. At the same time, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $100,000 in grant funds to the Philippine National Red Cross for immediate relief needs, 16.US wants to change base plan (Asia News Network) The United States has requested that the US military's 12 Hercules KC-130 refuelling aircraft, now based at the US Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture, be relocated to the marines' Iwakuni Air Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture, instead of a Maritime Self-Defence Force base in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, as previously planned, government sources said Saturday (Jan 28).17.Judge asked to reconsider arraignment of US Marines (Asia News Network) The Olongapo Prosecutor's Office will ask the presiding judge in the trial of four US Marines accused of rape to reconsider his ruling deferring their arraignment.18.Wounded ABC team on way to hospital in U.S. (CNN.com) ABC News anchor Bob Woodruff and videojournalist Doug Vogt were headed to the United States on Tuesday for treatment of wounds they sustained Sunday in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq.19.Wounded Journalists Arrive at Md. Hospital (The Daily Comet) Wounded ABC anchorman Bob Woodruff and cameraman Doug Vogt arrived in the United States on Tuesday for treatment at a Navy hospital. They were airlifted from the U.S. military base in Ramstein, Germany.20.Sheriff's office lauded by Marines (The Woodland Daily Democrat Online) Representatives from the United States Marine Corps League Detachment 627, a branch of the Marine Corps Reserve "Toys for Tots" program, presented Yolo County Sheriff Ed Prieto with the "Commander's Award" in recognition of the Sheriff's Department's "outstanding achievement and support of the 2005 Toys for Tots program."21.Marines and sailors arrive in Leyte for relief effort (DCMilitary.com) SOUTHERN LEYTE, Philippines -- Marines and sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Task Force 76 flew in from the USS Essex LHD 2 and the USS Harpers 's Ferry LSD 49 to provide humanitarian aide to the Philippine citizens who were affected by a massive landslide Feb. 19.22.Vietnam vet finally gets medal (Desert Dispatch Online) BARSTOW -- Thirty years ago in the thick of the Vietnam War, as United States troops took cover during an attack on their convoy, Sgt. John Loomis dragged a Marine who'd been hit to safety. When he felt the burning in his leg, Loomis didn't realize at first that he'd been shot.23.Wounded Journalists Arrive in Maryland (Fox News) ABC anchorman Bob Woodruff has arrived in the United States for treatment at a Navy hospital for wounds he suffered in a roadside bombing in Iraq, and his brother said the family is prepared for a lengthy recovery.24.Japan to propose loan for relocation (Pacific Daily News) TOKYO -- Japan will propose lending money to the United States to speed up the planned relocation of 7,000 Marines out of the country, according to a newspaper report yesterday.25.1,000 more Marines (Pacific Daily News) The United States has told Japan it will move 8,000 Marines off the southern island of Okinawa, 1,000 more than planned, a news report said Sunday.26.China urges the United States to take a stronger stance against Taiwan's secessionist activities (India Daily) China urges the United States to take a stronger stance against Taiwan's "secessionist activities," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said Feb. 28. The statement follows Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian's Feb. 27 decision to eliminate Taiwan's National Unification Council, which charts reunification with mainland China.27.The United States welcomes a decision by the European Union to fund the Palestinian National Authority (India Daily) The United States welcomes a decision by the European Union to fund the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), a U.S. State Department spokesman said Feb. 27, after the EU approved a $142 million aid package to finance the interim PNA government.28.The United States is concerned about Venezuela's recent purchases of weapons (India Daily) The United States is concerned about Venezuela's recent purchases of weapons, Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Michael Maples said. Testifying to the U.S. Senate, Maples added that Venezuela is improving its military capability for defense and to operate anywhere in Latin America.29.Report: Japan to propose loaning U-S money to speed the departure of troops from Okinawa (KPLC) TOKYO Japan will reportedly propose lending money to the United States to speed up the planned relocation of seven-thousand Marines out of the country.30.Report: Japan to propose loaning U-S money to speed the departure of troops from Okinawa (KRIS-TV Corpus Christi) TOKYO Japan will reportedly propose lending money to the United States to speed up the planned relocation of seven-thousand Marines out of the country. A newspaper (Nihon...31.Report: Japan to propose loaning U-S money to speed the departure of troops from Okinawa (KTRE-TV East Texas) TOKYO Japan will reportedly propose lending money to the United States to speed up the planned relocation of seven-thousand Marines out of the country.32.Marines kill Abu Sayyaf Group member on Jolo Island (The Manila Times) ZAMBOANGA CITY: Government soldiers killed on Tuesday a member of the militant Abu Sayyaf, tied by the authorities to the al-Qaeda terror network, in the island of Jolo, about 950 km south of Manila, a military spokesman said.33.2 helicopters carrying Marines crash off Djibouti (The Charlotte Observer) Two Marine Corps transport helicopters carrying a dozen troops crashed Friday off the coast of Djibouti, and two were rescued in the initial search, the Pentagon said. The status of the other 10 aboard the CH-53E choppers was not immediately known, officials said. A search-and-rescue mission by troops from the United States, Djibouti and France was under way, according to a statement issued by 34.US marines join landslide rescue effort (Mail and Guardian) United States marines and Malaysian rescue experts on Sunday joined hundreds of Philippine troops, officials and volunteers searching for survivors of the landslide that buried a village on Leyte island, but the teams recovered only mud-caked corpses.35.Six Iraqis, four US marines killed in Iraq attacks (Mail and Guardian) Rebels killed four United States marines and at least six Iraqis died in attacks on Tuesday amid a tight security clampdown ahead of the major Shi'ite Muslim ceremony of Ashura, a favourite target of Sunni insurgents.36.Journalists back in states (Montana Standard) ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. — Wounded ABC anchorman Bob Woodruff and cameraman Doug Vogt arrived in the United States on Tuesday for treatment at a Navy hospital for the wounds they suffered in Iraq.37.Journalists back in states (Montana Standard) ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. — Wounded ABC anchorman Bob Woodruff and cameraman Doug Vogt arrived in the United States on Tuesday for treatment at a Navy hospital for the wounds they suffered in Iraq.38.Journalists back in states (Montana Standard) ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. — Wounded ABC anchorman Bob Woodruff and cameraman Doug Vogt arrived in the United States on Tuesday for treatment at a Navy hospital for the wounds they suffered in Iraq.39.Japan asked to help pay for Marines’ move (Navy Times) TOKYO — The United States has asked Japan to shoulder three-quarters of the cost to move Marines from their base in Okinawa but plans to build a new radar system for a joint missile shield in Japan in the next six months, reports said Wednesday.40.Marines drafted to invade GOP territory (The News & Observer) The Democrats sent in the Marines on Monday in an effort to invade the turf of congressional Republicans.41.Roadside Bombs Kill Four U.S. Marines in Iraq (New York Times) The American military today announced the deaths of four Marines killed by roadside bombs in western Iraq.42.10 Dead Off Africa in Crash of Copters (New York Times) Ten United States service members died when a pair of Marine helicopters crashed Friday off the coast of Africa.43.Community Briefs (Pahrump Valley Times) An All Airborne Chapter is forming in Pahrump. Paratroopers who are qualified jump school graduates from the United States Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or any foreign military can call John at 910-9353 for more information.44.LETTER: Marines, mats (Pahrump Valley Times) Hello, my name is Neil Cowley. I am currently deployed in Fallujah, Iraq with the United States Marines and have been here for the last 4 years off and on. I am a resident of Pahrump. Well at least when I am not out here in the sandbox.45.Soldier continues service at State House (Press-Citizen) When he was 8 years old, Nathan Huss said he wanted to be president of the United States.46.Four Marines, Six Iraqis Killed In Bomb Attacks (Radio Free Europe: Radio Library) 7 February 2006 -- Four U.S. Marines died in a pair of roadside bombings in western Iraq.47.US Marine Corps graduates first Osprey crew chiefs (Rotorhub) MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C.(Feb. 8, 2006) -- Two years ago, six men made the decision to become United States Marines. The future Marines had little in common, several were still in high school planning for spring break and their schools upcoming prom while others worked odd jobs.48.2 helicopters carrying Marines crash off Djibouti (The Charlotte Observer) Two Marine Corps transport helicopters carrying a dozen troops crashed Friday off the coast of Djibouti, and two were rescued in the initial search, the Pentagon said. The status of the other 10 aboard the CH-53E choppers was not immediately known, officials said. A search-and-rescue mission by troops from the United States, Djibouti and France was under way, according to a statement issued by 49.Choppers crash; Marines' status unknown (The Salt Lake Tribune) WASHINGTON - Two Marine Corps transport helicopters carrying a dozen troops crashed Friday off the coast of Djibouti, and two were rescued in the initial search, the Pentagon said. The status of the other 10 aboard the CH-53E choppers was not immediately known, officials said. A search-and-rescue mission by troops from the United States, France and Djibouti was under way, according to a 50.Marines to the Rescue (Strategy Page) February 20, 2006: The United States has sent the USS Essex and the USS Harper's Ferry to assist in rescue and relief efforts after the mudslides in the Philippines, that have killed at least 1800 people.51.Aggies in Iraq (The Battalion) Darrell Brandes, a lance corporal with the United States Marines, built a three-tier Aggie bonfire in Iraq while stationed in the country.52.Bad Day for Big Blue (The Daily Item) From the United States Marine Corps Web site: "SEMPER FIDELIS was adopted by the United States Marine Corps about 1883 as the motto of the Corps. Taken from Latin, it means "Always Faithful." But it is more than just a motto for Marines, it is a way of life.53.Warren Real Estate names Dwyer as sales manager (This Ithaca Journal) Herbert Dwyer has joined Warren Real Estate as a sales manager. He served from 1995-1999 in the United States Marines as cryptology/intelligence expert. After the Marines, he returned to his hometown of Rochester. He graduated from RIT as an Alpha Sigma Lambda distinguished graduate.54.United Arab Emirates viewed on both sides in U.S., al-Qaida fight (The Olympian) WASHINGTON — Thanks to the presence of United Arab Emirates royalty, CIA officials said they passed up an opportunity in 1999 to kill Osama bin Laden while he was hunting in the Afghan desert.55.2 helicopters carrying Marines crash off Djibouti (The Charlotte Observer) Two Marine Corps transport helicopters carrying a dozen troops crashed Friday off the coast of Djibouti, and two were rescued in the initial search, the Pentagon said. The status of the other 10 aboard the CH-53E choppers was not immediately known, officials said. A search-and-rescue mission by troops from the United States, Djibouti and France was under way, according to a statement issued by 56.US to ship out 1,000 more Marines from Okinawa: report (TODAYonline) US helicopters and planes are seen at Futenma US Marine Base in Ginowan, Okinawa, June 2005. The United States has told Japan that it will withdraw some 8,000 marines -- 1,000 more than originally proposed -- from the Japanese island of Okinawa as part of its military realignment.57.US justifies retention of Marines’ custody (The Daily Tribune) The United States government has justified its decision to retain custody of the four American Marines charged of raping a Filipino woman, saying it merely adhered to the guidelines provided under the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA).58.2 helicopters carrying Marines crash off Djibouti (The Charlotte Observer) Two Marine Corps transport helicopters carrying a dozen troops crashed Friday off the coast of Djibouti, and two were rescued in the initial search, the Pentagon said. The status of the other 10 aboard the CH-53E choppers was not immediately known, officials said. A search-and-rescue mission by troops from the United States, Djibouti and France was under way, according to a statement issued by 59.Wounded ABC journalists arrive at Navy hospital in Maryland (USA Today) Wounded ABC anchorman Bob Woodruff and cameraman Doug Vogt arrived in the United States on Tuesday for treatment at a Navy hospital.60.NFL players visit Calif.-based Marines in Iraq on Super Bowl weekend (United States Marines) HADITHA, Iraq (Feb. 14, 2006) -- While families around the United States prepare for Super Bowl parties, Marines and Sailors serving in Iraq’s Sunni Triangle met with NFL celebrities here Feb. 4.61.H & S Marines address the mess (United States Marines) MARINE BARRACKS WASHINGTON (Feb. 24, 2006) -- In 1776, the United States declared its independence from the British government. However, the United States Marine Corps finds itself 230 years later, modifying the traditions of the British Royal Marine Corps and using those traditions as a foundation to create some of their own.62.Japan asked to help fund Marines' exit (World Peace Herald) TOKYO -- The United States has asked Japan to pay as much as possible of the estimated $7.6 billion cost of moving 7,000 U.S. Marines off the Japanese island of Okinawa.63.U.S. wants to change base plan / Seeks to move KC-130 planes to Iwakuni (Daily Yomiuri Online) The United States has requested that the U.S. military's 12 Hercules KC-130 refueling aircraft, now based at the U.S. Marine Corps' Futenma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture, be relocated to the marines' Iwakuni Air Station in Yamaguchi Prefecture, instead of a Maritime Self-Defense Force base in Kanoya, Kagoshima Prefecture, as previously planned, government sources said Saturday.64.Marines' Guam move to cost 7.6 bil. dollars (Daily Yomiuri Online) The United States has told Japan the total cost of relocating the headquarters of the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa Prefecture to Guam is an estimated 7.6 billion dollars (813.2 billion yen).65.1,000 extra U.S. marines to ship out (Daily Yomiuri Online) The U.S. government has told Japan that it will allow the relocation of about 8,000 marines--1,000 more than originally proposed--stationed in Okinawa Prefecture, Japanese government sources said Saturday.66.Lockheed Martin Applies Innovative Surveillance Technology to Increase Safety for U.S. Marines in Iraq (SYS-CON Media) United States military forces stationed in Iraq will soon utilize surveillance technology and methods adapted from those used by police departments to track and investigate gang activity.
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