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Marine Barracks, 8th and I
Washington, D.C.
Marine receives Silver Star medal for combat valor
The annals of Marine Corps history are filled with stories of men and women who have sacrificed their all in service to their country. Puller, Basilone, Lejeune, Butler, Daley—names that are synonymous with valor in combat and Marine Corps lore. "There is a fellowship of valor that links all U.S. Marines, past, present, and future," said Joseph
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Marines return home after nearly four decades
The remains of 11 Marines were laid to rest Oct. 7 in a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The families the Marines, their long wait finally over, said a final goodbye to thier loved ones not forgotten after nearly four decades. Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for America’s honored heroes, was the rain-laden backdrop to
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Former CMC laid to rest; Corps legend honored for service
Marines from the "Corps' Oldest Post" recently took part in laying to rest former Commandant of the Marine Corps and Medal of Honor recipient, General Louis H. Wilson. General Wilson, one of the Corps' true heroes, died June 21 at the age of 85 at his home in the Birmingham suburb of Homewood, Ala. He was laid to rest in Arlington National
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MCI testing made easier
In April, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael W. Hagee, in returning from a trip to Iraq, asked members of the Marine Corps Institute to look for ways to better serve deployed Marines. The result has generated an initiative that will benefit every Marine and the Corps itself—online MCI testing. Marines are now able to take MCI tests
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Security company Marines take on Catoctin Mountain Triathon
In 1974, the first official triathlon was conceived and directed in San Diego just miles away from the west coast Marine Corps Recruit Depot. Since then, the sporting event has spread from coast to coast of the United States and globally. Leathernecks and Sailors of Marine Security Company and the Naval Support Facility in Thurmont, Md., held a
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Battle Colors receive new streamers
Three new campaign streamers were added to the official battle colors of the Marine Corps during Marine Barracks Washington’s Friday Evening Parade, July 15, 2005. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael W. Hagee, affixed the Afghanistan Campaign streamer, Iraq Campaign streamer and “Global War on Terrorism” service streamer during a
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Marines attack streets of DC
Tourists wandering through the museums and monuments of our national capitol region may be treated to a privileged sight this year -- a motivated “Few” United States Marines running in the heat of the day. “Oorah!” shouts Staff Sgt. Josue Santoyo to running partner, Staff Sgt. Jennifer Mills. “Get some!” Sporting a motivated high-and-tight,
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Marine serves two-year hitch in Corps
What can you accomplish in two years? If you ask Lance Cpl. Liam J. McLoughlin, he might say you can accomplish a great deal. McLoughlin, a Babylon, N.Y. native, enlisted into the Marine Corps under the new 2-year contract option that congress mandated all services must have as part of the "National Call to Service Program." Just like regular
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Marines, sailor return after nearly four decades
Gone, but never forgotten. Three Marines and one Navy corpsman on a reconnaissance mission deep in the jungles of Vietnam have finally come home. This homecoming puts a close on the chapter of four lives cut short the night of May 10, 1967. The families of 2nd Lt. Heinz Ahlmeyer Jr., Sgt. James N. Tycz, Petty Officer 3rd Class Malcolm T. Miller
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From marchers to Warriors
With the beginning of parade season only one week away, the Marines of 2nd platoon, B Company, snuck down to MCB Quantico, Va. to refresh their skills in military operations in urban terrain and using night vision goggles systems. The summer months of the year are busy for Marines of B Company with both the Tuesday "Sunset Parade" in Arlington,
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