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The cake-cutting ceremony introduced 2/7’s guest of honor for the night, Oliver North, a decorated colonel who retired from the Marine Corps. “They showed their heart on how we embrace those in our family.” Richard Hall, the battalion’s commanding officer. “My guys did a great job in honoring our fallen, wounded and their families,” said Lt. As each name and picture came across the screen, the attendees of the ball applauded and vocalized their respect for their fallen comrades with a resonating “Ooh-rah!” The slideshow presented their names, pictures and the day they were killed. I want to get to know them and hear happy stories about my son.”Īs Nuchols approached Marines from Company G, the reaction was the same every time the Marine would instantly hug her, tell her how sorry he is about her loss and tell her how he remembered Dustin.Īs the ceremony began, a slideshow was presented in honor of all the service members and the Afghan interpreter who lost their lives during their deployment. “I want to make sure they know we are grateful for all they did,” said Nuchols, who buried her son July 4. She had prepared bags filled with snacks, and a letter she wrote for each service members of her son’s company. It was very touching for them to take time out of their schedule to thank the Marines for what they did in Afghanistan.”Īlthough Nuchols was there to thank and welcome home all the Marines and sailors of 2/7, she searched for service members who served with her son in Company G. “When I heard it was Doc Burnett’s family doing this for us, it held even more meaning for me. Matthew Brookshire, the battalion sergeant major. “I was overwhelmingly surprised,” said Sgt.
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The supporters waved American flags, carried signs that thanked 2/7 for all their hard work and welcomed them home with hugs, handshakes and thank yous. In support of the Marines and sailors of 2/7, Debbie Nuchols, the mother of Dustin Burnett, a corpsman who was killed during their deployment, arranged a crowd of more than 50 people from Bullhead City, Ariz., to thank them for their patriotism. 29, in Laughlin, Nev., while also recognizing all their brothers-in-arms who paid the ultimate sacrifice during their recent deployment to Afghanistan. Marines and sailors from 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, celebrated a belated Marine Corps birthday Jan. Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point has a number of dogs that train for various contingencies and threats to Cherry Point and #2ndMAW Marines.LAUGHLIN, Nev. The closer the dog and the handler, the more cohesively they work together. Dogs are usually matched with a handler who has a “similar” personality so it’s easier for them to bond. The dogs are all basically trained in a specialty before they are delivered to their unit where they train with their personal handlers. “D” is for Dog – Military working dogs are highly trained in bomb detection, drug detection, mine detection, escort and patrol. Marine Corps units.īe sure to “like” and “share” so your friends and families don’t miss out on this lesson! Leave a comment below letting us know what other #AviationAcademics you’d like us to cover! Today at #2ndMAW, the dogs add another level of security for our 2nd MAW Marines in II MEF and other U.S. By 1946, more than 10,000 dogs had been trained for duties including mine detection, messenger, and scout/patrol. Military working dogs have been around since 1942.
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The fourth #LetterOfTheDay in our weekly series #AviationAcademics is “D” for “Dog.”