Marines deploy to Afghanistan.Marines from the Marine Wing Support Squadron 473 Gargoyles gargoyles medieval European church waterspouts; made in form of grotesque creatures. [Architecture: NCE, 1046] See : Ugliness were deployed to Afghanistan in September 2004 for a seven-month tour in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Gargoyles' primary mission is to provide refueling support for Marine helicopter squadrons such as HMLA-773 and HMH-769. The forward unit can also serve as joint service refuelers with Army helicopters and Navy squadrons, and provide motor transportation, communications, logistics, and heavy equipment support. The majority of MWSS-473's Marines are reservists activated in 2003 to support Operation Enduring Freedom and the Weapons Tactics and Instructors Course in Yuma, Ariz. Their work at the course allowed them to perform in a field environment for a three-month period and gain invaluable on-the-job training that aided their ability to activate and mobilize mo·bi·lize v. 1. To make mobile or capable of movement. 2. To restore the power of motion to a joint. 3. To release into the body, as glycogen from the liver. in a short period of time. By SSgt. Russell Baker Russell Wayne Baker (born August 14, 1925) is an American Pulitzer Prize-winning writer known for his satirical commentary and self-critical prose. He is known for his autobiography, Growing Up. Early years Baker was born in Morrisonville, Virginia. , MAG-41 Public Affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. |
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