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Monday, November 24, 2014

Toys for Tots campaign kicks off with pancake breakfast

Toys for Tots campaign kicks off with pancake breakfast

Toys for Tots campaign kicks off with pancake breakfast


Marine Corps League members display some of the donated toys they have collected for the Toys for Tots annual campaign. From left, Mike Lynch, … …read more


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‘This is combative martial arts’

‘This is combative martial arts’

‘This is combative martial arts’


That is the motto of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, or MCMAP, which reflects every Marine is armed — even without a weapon in hand. …read more


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Help kids in Michiana with Toys for Tots Collection Drive

Help kids in Michiana with Toys for Tots Collection Drive

Help kids in Michiana with Toys for Tots Collection Drive


2014 marks the 20th year of NewsCenter 16′s partnership with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Thanks to your generosity we have … …read more


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Chinese unveil radar with “stealth target detection” to deal with F-35 and other aircraft

Chinese unveil radar with “stealth target detection” to deal with F-35 and other aircraft

Chinese unveil radar with “stealth target detection” to deal with F-35 and other aircraft


An F-35B fighter jet, the U.S. Marine Corps‘ variant of the F-35, soars above Arizona in this December, 2013 photo. CP. Share Adjust Comment Print. …read more


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PYLE: How do we value life in America?

PYLE: How do we value life in America?

PYLE: How do we value life in America?


I wore my uniform with pride and respect for the U.S. Marine Corps. I continue to demonstrate my loyalty to the Corps, flying the Marine Corps flag … …read more


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Perdido Beach Resort collection for Toys For Tots

Perdido Beach Resort collection for Toys For Tots

Perdido Beach Resort collection for Toys For Tots


The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December … …read more


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Marines with government-issued mobile devices about to become fewer, prouder

Marines with government-issued mobile devices about to become fewer, prouder

Marines with government-issued mobile devices about to become fewer, prouder


M any members of the Marine Corps who currently have access to a government- issued BlackBerry had better start weaning themselves off. …read more


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Combat Training: Can Female Marines Get The Job Done?

Combat Training: Can Female Marines Get The Job Done?

Combat Training: Can Female Marines Get The Job Done?


An uncle who served in the Marines inspired her, and she wants to be a role … The Marine Corps hopes to answer those questions with this task force. …read more


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Marine Corps chooses 3D weather radar avionics from Honeywell for upgrade of KC-130T aircraft

Marine Corps chooses 3D weather radar avionics from Honeywell for upgrade of KC-130T aircraft

Marine Corps chooses 3D weather radar avionics from Honeywell for upgrade of KC-130T aircraft


PHOENIX, 24 Nov. 2014. U.S. Marine Corps avionics experts needed an advanced weather radar system for a planned upgrade to 14 KC-130T … …read more


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Sunday, November 23, 2014

Paralyzed Marine Makes Historic Walk to Receive Bronze Star

Paralyzed Marine Makes Historic Walk to Receive Bronze Star

Paralyzed Marine Makes Historic Walk to Receive Bronze Star


Derek Herrera had vowed to leave the Marine Corps the same way he entered it: on his own feet. Herrera, 30, a Naval Academy graduate, is set to … …read more


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This Marine’s a man of God

This Marine’s a man of God

This Marine’s a man of God


ADARIO – Dennis Laferty, 29, admits he joined the Marine Corps to run away from … “I planned to stay in the Corps for 20 years and retire,” he said. …read more


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Marine Corps Finds It Tough To Shut Down Sexist Facebook Groups

Marine Corps Finds It Tough To Shut Down Sexist Facebook Groups

Marine Corps Finds It Tough To Shut Down Sexist Facebook Groups


When the 25-year-old former Marine had a photo of her posted to “Just the Tip … The Marine Corps knows this is happening, and can do little to stop it. …read more


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Marine Corps Finds It Tough To Shut Down Sexist Facebook Groups

Marine Corps Finds It Tough To Shut Down Sexist Facebook Groups

Marine Corps Finds It Tough To Shut Down Sexist Facebook Groups


The Marine Corps knows this is happening, and can do little to stop it. Military officials say they can’t always identify those who post to the pages, and … …read more


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Marine Corps Finds It Tough To Shut Down Sexist Facebook Groups

Marine Corps Finds It Tough To Shut Down Sexist Facebook Groups

Marine Corps Finds It Tough To Shut Down Sexist Facebook Groups


The group’s name, abbreviated JTTOTS, plays off of innuendo and the Marine Corps moniker as the Tip of the Spear. “I freaked out; I wouldn’t even … …read more


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Test run suggests women can meet Ranger standards

Test run suggests women can meet Ranger standards

Test run suggests women can meet Ranger standards


But the Marine Corps and Army have further to go in integrating women, … Since 2012, 24 women have entered the Marine Corps‘ Infantry Officer … …read more


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Alpine brothers donate candy to military

Alpine brothers donate candy to military

Alpine brothers donate candy to military


This year, they split their candy between veterans and a Marine Corps … Medical Center and half to local U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Justin Ackroyd, … …read more


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Images: Photo Gallery: Marine recruits trace Corps‘ roots on Parris Island [Image 7 of 7]

Images: Photo Gallery: Marine recruits trace Corps‘ roots on Parris Island [Image 7 of 7]

Images: Photo Gallery: Marine recruits trace Corps‘ roots on Parris Island [Image 7 of 7]


Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually … …read more


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Virtual reality, 3-D modeling help design new gear at Quantico

Virtual reality, 3-D modeling help design new gear at Quantico

Virtual reality, 3-D modeling help design new gear at Quantico


Built by the Georgia Tech Research Institute as part of its ongoing partnership with Marine Corps Systems Command, the complex, with eight design … …read more


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Corps‘ aviation plan calls for armed Ospreys

Corps‘ aviation plan calls for armed Ospreys

Corps‘ aviation plan calls for armed Ospreys


The Marine Corps‘ most unique aircraft is going to get a bigger punch. A Marine Corps planning document shows that officials want to arm the MV-22B … …read more


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Higher-paid DoD contractors pay more for child care

Higher-paid DoD contractors pay more for child care

Higher-paid DoD contractors pay more for child care


Sparky the fire dog visited with children at the child development center, as the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Fire Department taught them … …read more


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Retired U.S. Marine to be surprised with keys to new home

Retired U.S. Marine to be surprised with keys to new home

Retired U.S. Marine to be surprised with keys to new home


Anderson joined the U.S. Marine Corps and trained as a Signals Intelligence Analyst. During the past two years of service, Anderson has seen his … …read more


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ONR Makes Virtual Training Anywhere, Anytime, a Reality

ONR Makes Virtual Training Anywhere, Anytime, a Reality

ONR Makes Virtual Training Anywhere, Anytime, a Reality


Marines tested an augmented reality system from the Office of Naval … for training without having to rely on external resources,” said Marine Corps…read more


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Century Club

Century Club

Century Club


Her husband had earlier joined the Marine Corps, and with George on active duty in Hawaii, she relocated to Hollywood, and for a time studied … …read more


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TOY FOR TOTS DONATION

TOY FOR TOTS DONATION

TOY FOR TOTS DONATION


Darlene and Wayne Kemp from the Tri State Marine Corps Club were on hand to accept the toys. Pictured (from left) are Tom Smarrella, Hancock … …read more


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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Marine Corps League gathered for 239th Birthday of USMC

Marine Corps League gathered for 239th Birthday of USMC

Marine Corps League gathered for 239th Birthday of USMC


Marine Corps League gathered for 239th Birthday of USMC. November 23, 2014. Parkersburg News and Sentinel. Save |. PARKERSURG – The … …read more


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