Marine Corps Pfc. Steven R. Rawley, a 2003 graduate of Northeast Catholic High School, recently reported for duty with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan.
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Navy Seaman Rachel Alam, daughter of Dilshad Alam of Philadelphia, and her fellow shipmates recently participated in the Navy’s largest deployment evolution, Summer Pulse 2004, while assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp, homeported in Norfolk, Va.
Summer Pulse 2004 is the first operational implementation of the Fleet Response Plan, which seeks to not only maximize training, manning and combat readiness, but also prove to coalition allies and enemy forces that the U.S. Navy can provide a powerful and credible presence anywhere at any time.
Amphibious assault ships like the USS Wasp are deployed throughout the world to maintain U.S. presence and provided rapid response in times of crisis. They serve as a highly visible deterrent to would-be aggressors and are equipped with the most versatile and powerful weapons and aircraft available.
Alam joined the Navy in September 2000.
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William J. McBride has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force after completing the Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program and graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware, Newark.
ROTC is an educational program designed to provide college students an opportunity to be Air Force officers after completing military study courses and bachelor’s degree requirements at a host college or university. The program is the largest and oldest source of commissioned officers for the Air Force, with a mission to produce highly qualified military leaders and better citizens for America.
McBride is the son of William J. McBride and Roselyn Stilfield, both of Philadelphia.
He is a 1995 graduate of Northeast High School.
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Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sean T. Sauter, son of Barbara A. and Dave C. Sauter of Philadelphia, and more than 2,200 Marines and sailors assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) recently deployed to Iraq.
Sauter’s unit is an expeditionary intervention force with the ability to rapidly organize for combat operations in virtually any environment.
MEU’s are built around a reinforced infantry battalion, combat service support element, a reinforced helicopter squadron and a command element. With its complement of fully integrated air and ground forces, Sauter’s unit is ready to conduct real-world operations including amphibious, heliborne and boat raids, tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, noncombatant evacuation operations and humanitarian assistance operations.
Sauter, a 2002 graduate of Archbishop Ryan High School, joined the Marine Corps in February 2003.
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Navy Seaman Recruit Jamiir A. Barbour, a 2002 graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Barbour completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations.’ This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly ‘’Navy’’ flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
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Marine Corps Cpl. James A. Eliason, son of James A. Pishl of Philadelphia, has been assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and was recently deployed to Iraq.
Eliason’s unit is an expeditionary intervention force with the ability to rapidly organize for combat operations in virtually any environment.
MEU’s are built around a reinforced infantry battalion, a combat service support element, a reinforced helicopter squadron and a command element. With its complement of fully integrated air and ground forces, Eliason’s unit is ready to conduct real-world operations including amphibious, heliborne and boat raids, tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, noncombatant evacuation operations and humanitarian assistance operations.
Eliason joined the Marine Corps in December 2000.
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Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Raymond M. McKevitt, son of Janet and Raymond M. McKevitt of Philadelphia, has been assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and was recently deployed to Iraq.
McKevitt’s unit is an expeditionary intervention force with the ability to rapidly organize for combat operations in virtually any environment.
MEU’s are built around a reinforced infantry battalion, a combat service support element, a reinforced helicopter squadron and a command element. With its complement of fully integrated air and ground forces, McKevitt’s unit is ready to conduct real-world operations including amphibious, heliborne and boat raids, tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, noncombatant evacuation operations and humanitarian assistance operations.
McKevitt, a 2002 graduate of Frankford High School, joined the Marine Corps in February 2003. ••