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 | 72.1/1 MARINES DEPLOY 2011In late February 2011, Marines and Sailors of 1/1 (1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division) assembled on the Battalion parade deck for their 6th deployment since Operation Iraqi Freedom.
1/1 will be the BLT (Battalion Landing Team) of the 13th MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit).
On a clear, cool California morning, the mood was a bit somber, but marked with optimism and readiness, as once again the Marines & Sailors of 1/1 faced the necessity of saying farewell to family and friends, but that is the business of Marines.
Marines & Sailors gathered on the parade deck with battle gear and personal effects, surrounded by family and friends, doing what is necessary to face yet another separation with all the grace and courage one can muster at a time like this. Even the many young children present seemed to say by body language and expressions that this was no ordinary day. The last bus departed for the San Diego Harbor before the day ended.
Permission is granted to save/print images for personal use. If used in a publication, credit: Photo by B.B. Yarborough
To support 1/1 deployed, click: HERE.
You can participate in future golf tournaments and other events which the "Newport Beach 1st Battalion 1st Marines Foundation” organizes from time to time, including sending cards, letters, and care packages directly to the Marines and sailors of 1/1 forward deployed.
When saving always select "Original" from the choices on the bottom of the enlargement for highest resolution.
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 | 73.Miss T's Back-To-School Bunking PartyMy lovely wife Teresa had her annual back-to-school bunking party for all the little girls (and Collan) in our family. It is always a big hit but this year they seemed to really have a great time, they were outside "spotlighting" each other and playing hide and go seek at 3:30 in the morning, me, i was sleeping. | |
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 | 75.Marie's Birthday CelebrationWelcome to the online photo album of Marie's 80th Birthday party at Tucker Grove in Goleta, CA. Family came from far and wide to celebrate Marie's birthday and joy and love was in abundance! Enjoy the photos fo Gary & Pierre Silva and please email us at silva13@earthlink.net if you'd like any prints and visit our website: http://silvaandsilvaphotography.com. ***Please note: as there were two camera's there are two sets of photos from the beginning to the end of the party #1-#139 and then #140-#319. It was GREAT meeting you all! | |
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