"We hope the Pakistanis will move more troops into the west, improve the training of the frontier corps.

VOA: standard.2009.05.12

Morganstein,who is also an officer in the Marine Corps Reserves, says U.S.troops are now experienced at fighting insurgents, on the battlefield and among the local population.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

The MRAP and M-ATV project director, Marine Corps Brigadier General Michael Brogan, says the new vehicles will protect troops on Afghanistan's roads, without destroying the roads or getting stuck on them.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

Thammanoon Wanna, who oversees the marine corps base, said the troops had braced for Wednesday's assault after authorities discovered a sketch that mapped out the insurgents' plans on a militant who was shot dead in recent days.

NPR: Thai Marines Kill 16 Militants Who Attacked Base

Formerly known as the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, its leaders were sponsored by Iran during former dictator Saddam Hussein's rule -- and its Badr Corps militia fought alongside Iranian troops during the Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s.

CNN: Iraqi leaders turn wary of Iran, Petraeus says

The explosion Monday caused an immediate suspension of the use of 60 mm mortars by the Marine Corps, with an exemption for troops in Afghanistan, U.S. military and Marine officials said.

NPR: Marines Killed In Training Were Young, Lives Ahead