Central Command News (11/20/10)

US CENTCOM Press Releases

Communications Marines keep service members connected in Afghanistan

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 08:16 AM PST

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan (Nov. 19, 2010) — Without the sophisticated communications systems necessary for messages to securely travel long distances, many Marines and sailors would simply be lost in the fog of war. Read more... (http://www.centcom.mil/news/communications-marines-keep-service-members-connected-in-afghanistan)

Marines, Afghan National Army play volleyball to strengthen relationship

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 07:41 AM PST

FORWARD OPERATING BASE JACKSON, Afghanistan (Nov. 19, 2010) — Marines and Afghan soldiers have fought many battles together in Sangin District, but today they faced off against each other in a different battle. Read more... (http://www.centcom.mil/news/marines-afghan-national-army-play-volleyball-to-strengthen-relationship)

Maintenance for Marines not machines

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 06:52 AM PST

CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan (Nov. 19, 2010) — The “Ugly Angels” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), spent a portion of their maintenance day competing in some healthy competition at the squadron on the flightline here. Read more... (http://www.centcom.mil/news/maintenance-for-marines-not-machines)

U.S. Central Command commander visits Kazakhstan

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 06:46 AM PST

Kazakhstan (Nov. 19, 2010) — On November 17-18, 2010, General James Mattis, Commander of the United States Central Command, visited Astana, Kazakhstan. Read more... (http://www.centcom.mil/press-releases/u-s-central-command-commander-visits-kazakhstan)