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An American Dream After 12-Year Process, Iraqi Interpreter Begins New Life in the U.S., Credits Marine Who Refused to Leave Him Behind

By Sara W. Bock

During the war in Iraq, the U.S. introduced a special immigrant visa program for Iraqi nationals who risked their safety to assist Americans. But for many, like Ted, who served as an interpreter alongside Marine reconnaissance battalions, the path to America was ﬁlled with roadblocks.

The Marine Security Guards and the Evacuation of U.S. Embassy Caracas

By GySgt Daniel Best, USMC and LCpl Gavin Blisset, USMC

This ﬁrst-place winning article in the annual Leatherneck Writing Contest recounts the vital role played by MSGs during the March 2019 withdrawal of personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela due to political unrest in the country.

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MWX 1-20 Summary from CG, 2d MARDIV

by D.J. Furness
Commanding General, 2d Marine Division

“The Division’s execution during MWX 1-20 was far from perfect, but I cannot imagine a better way to truly test a unit. The results far exceeded my expectations and I and the Division are indebted to MAGTF-TC, TTECG, MCLOG, and MCTOG and everyone who supported us and made this invaluable training possible.”

Fighting a Peer Adversary Part 1: Observations and recommendations from MAGTF Warfighting Exercise 1-20

by LtCol Chris Niedziocha

“MAGTF Warfighting Exercise 1-20 (MWX 1-20) was a large-scale, free play, force-on-force exercise conducted at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, CA, between 1–9 November 2019. Nearly 10,000 Marines and Sailors drawn from across the Marine Corps participated in the event, which was held immediately after Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 1-20.1 2dMarDiv was the primary training audience.”

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In the Arena Lessons learned about leadership, politics, and the media

by Maj Lauren Serrano

“I was being used as a symbol to promote a political opinion; I was there because I was a female Marine officer who did not think women should serve in infantry units.”