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Marines welcome new commanding officer to Bahrain August 18, 2013 — Marines and sailors in Bahrain welcomed their new Headquarters Company commanding officer to the United Stated Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward) team, Aug. 15 in a change of a command ceremony here.Maj. Sally A. Falco replaced Maj. Melanie R. Bell-Carter as the MARCENT (FWD), Headquarters Company commanding officer. Falco says she is MORE

Expeditionary roots watered during Maritime Prepositioning Force seminar August 13, 2013 — In the early 80s, the Marine Corps began using prepositioning techniques in the Middle East. Shortly after, the established Near Term Prepositioning Force gave way to the techniques Marines use today – the Maritime Prepositioning Force program.MPF consists of government owned, civilian operated ships that carry enough equipment to support a Marine MORE

Bilateral bonding: U.S., Jordanian forces enjoy dinner, tour together June 26, 2013 — From the chiseled-stone structures in Petra to the salty waters of the Dead Sea, the Kingdom of Jordan’s many of landmarks appear on Bucket Lists. But, not all visitors get a chance to see are the strong cultural traditions of Jordanians; Marines of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command, luckily, get the chance to build a bilateral bond MORE

U.S. Military, Jordanians partner for Exercise Eager Lion ‘13 June 14, 2013 — Throughout the past week, more and more tan-colored uniforms appeared on Camp Titin – located in southern Jordan – as U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command prepared for their part of Exercise Eager Lion 2013. Eager Lion is a recurring annual exercise designed to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas, support MORE

Marine receives top accolade March 14, 2013 — A financial management resource analyst with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command Forward received a pleasant surprise to kick off his time here in Bahrain, when he found out he was selected as MARCENT’s Marine of the year, Feb.28.Annually, units across the Corps recognize Marines for exemplary performance in physical fitness, proficiency in MORE

Rivals clash in a memorable face off again March 13, 2013 — After a double overtime thriller, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command Forward Legends fell at the hands of their enduring rivals, Naval Support Activity Bahrain’s Base team, “Stay Classy,” with a score of 17-16, Feb. 26.The game started off in MARCENT Fwd’s favor as they jumped to a four to one lead in the first inning. Their domination MORE

MARCENT’s own receives prestigious Military Child of the Year award March 5, 2013 — The daughter of a U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command Forward Marine was selected as the Operation Homefront 2013 Military Child of the Year for the Marine Corps, Mar.5.One child is chosen each year to represent each branch of service. The average nominee has moved five times or more, experienced a parent being deployed for 18 months or more, MORE

Marine Unit in Middle East Welcomed Its New Sergeant Major February 12, 2013 — Marines, sailors and guests, to include the U.S. and British ambassadors to the Kingdom of Bahrain, U.S. Amb. Thomas Krajeski and British Amb. Iain Lindsey, gathered at Naval Support Activity Bahrain for a relief and appointment ceremony, Feb 12.Sgt. Maj. John J. McGovern relinquished his duties as Marine Corps Forces Central Command (Forward) MORE

Marine pastime builds new skill, lasting memories, friendships November 8, 2012 — Young Marines and sailors stationed here are afforded unique opportunities through the Naval Support Activity’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation events and the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command Forward’s Single Marine Program.Sgt. Sebastian Crawford, MARCENT FWD’s SMP coordinator, explores these opportunities first hand by saddling up at the MORE

MARCENT FWD Softball Comes to an End November 8, 2012 — Recently, The Marine Forces Central Command Forward season in the Naval Support Activity Bahrain American and National Softball Leagues came to an end. In the American League, the MARCENT FWD team placed second after a nail-biting championship game, losing to the NSA Bahrain Invaders, 19-18. In the National League, MARCENT FWD made it to the MORE

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