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The following article was posted on July 27th, 2010, in the Santa Maria Sun - Volume 11, Issue 20 [ Submit a Story ]
The following articles were printed from Santa Maria Sun [santamariasun.com] - Volume 11, Issue 20

'Flight of the Valkyries,' Santa Maria style


PHOTO BY JEREMY THOMAS

PHOTO BY JEREMY THOMAS
Members of a U.S. Marines squadron staged a mock air assault at the Santa Maria Public Airport on July 27 to simulate the combat tactics that have earned them multiple awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 hails from Camp Pendleton and is being deployed soon on its eighth tour in Afghanistan. Before heading out to the battlefield, the Marines will be treated to

PHOTO BY JEREMY THOMAS

PHOTO BY JEREMY THOMAS
a home-cooked meal by military families living on the Central Coast.

 


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Cougars & Mustangs The price of civility - County Civil Service commissioners respond to accusations they're 'out of control' Pismo Beach expansion postponed - Doubts about the water supply cast a shadow over development Lucia Mar breaks ground on New Tech High Commission finalizes PG&E Diablo denial A menacing animal ordinance is on the way County Planning Commission suggests redefining recreation