FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: US Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, NC ~ 14 SEP 2010

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, North Carolina

United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) is a component command of the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) that comprises the Marine Corps' contribution to SOCOM. Its core capabilities are direct action, special reconnaissance and foreign internal defense. MARSOC has also been directed to conduct counter-terrorism, information operations, and unconventional warfare.

It's creation was announced on November 1, 2005 by US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, following a meeting between him, the USSOCOM commander General Bryan D. Brown, and the Marine Corps Commandant General Michael Hagee on 28 October 2005. MARSOC was officially activated on February 24, 2006 with ceremonies at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

On Feb. 24, 2006 MARSOC activated at Camp Lejeune, N.C. MARSOC initially consisted of a small staff and the Foreign Military Training Unit, which had been formed to conduct foreign internal defense. FMTU was then designated as the Marine Special Operations Advisor Group.

In the months after the activation of MARSOC, the structure and personnel of both 1st and 2d Force Reconnaissance Company transferred to MARSOC to form 1st and 2d Marine Special Operations Battalions.

In April of 2009, MSOAG was re-designated as the Marine Special Operations Regiment with the 1st, 2d, and 3d MSOBs as subordinate units. The newly designated 3d MSOB incorporated the structure and personnel from MSOAG's former companies.

MARSOC also formed the Marine Special Operations Support Group and the Marine Special Operations School. The MSOSG provides combat support and combat service support to MARSOC units, to include: logistics, communication and intelligence. The MSOS screens, assesses, selects and trains Marine Special Operations Forces and is responsible for developing doctrine.

MARSOC deployed its first units in August 2006, six months after initial activation. Since then, MARSOC has continuously deployed. MARSOC’s current deployments include Marine Special Operations Teams conducting foreign internal defense and Marine Special Operations Companies from the Marine Special Operations Battalions conducting foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance and direct action.

 

Learn More About United States Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command HERE!!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[luvie]

Yeppers! I am SO ready!...plus just ready to GO somewhere! LOL!

[PROCON]

Hey Navy Bro!!

Hope yer Monday went well, thanks for remembering and honoring the fallen!!

[oldteen]

Is hubby going with you?

[ConorMacNessa]

Hi Army Bro! A good Monday, thanks! How are things going with you?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[PROCON]

Hiya Ma!!

I'm pretty proud of JROTC boy!!

I hope he follows in Grandpa's and my footsteps, but we will see!!

He isn't fond of terrorists, though..LOL!

[luvie]

No. Unfortunately, he can’t get away. I had to make the
reservation too far in advance to know if he could.

He doesn’t like to travel, but he does need to see his kids....next time!

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

Gunny Rob Gilbert, USMC
Marsoc Operator

Eternal Father Strong To Save - click

[PROCON]

Conor, I'm having my absolutely last, final, never going to happen soon again, yard sale this weekend, Friday and Saturday.

Hoping to entice the 10,000 college kids that will slowly be returning to Corvallis to buy my junk so I can get back to normal....SHEESH!...:=)

Day went well otherewise, looking forward to more college football this weekend!!

[luv2ndamend]

Thank You!

[ConorMacNessa]

Enjoy your "final" yard sale! Also, the college football - I prefer them to the NFL - the NFL looks like they're going through the motions half the time.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[luvie]

thanks, ((((Connie))))) *grin*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))...how did your grass survive a footballl game? Lots for you to do for the next game?

[ConorMacNessa]

Must retire - the bugler is spreading his wings and warming up for an 0500 Reveille! Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[luvie]

Happy Anniversary to you and your honey!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and rest well, Mac. Thanks for helping honor our military. And thank you for your service to our country.

[AZamericonnie]

Happy Anniversary Lori! *hugs*

[oldteen]

G’night Conor! Peaceful sleep and a great tomorrow! *hugs*

[PROCON]

I prefer them to the NFL - the NFL looks like they're going through the motions half the time.

Me too, college football is the best!!

Plus the NFLers are usually punks and tattoo artists who are in love with themselves!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for keeping track and reminding us of all the birthdays and anniversaries.