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Buy This, Not That

February 06, 2013 — Eating healthy can be difficult for people who have never attempted a diet before, given the amount of planning and will power that goes into such a decision.Marine Corps Community Services’ Health Promotions offer suggestions on what to select when shopping at the Commissary with the “Buy This Not That” program held on the third Thursday of every MORE
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CLC-36 Marines compete in First World Igloo Building Championship

February 03, 2013 — The First World Igloo Building Championship in Hiroshima took place in the Osorakan Snow Park, located in the town of Akiota, Feb. 3, 2013. Along with everyone in attendance, Marines from CombatLogistics Company 36 entered three teams into the event. Maj. Andrés H. Cáceres-Solari, CLC-36 commanding officer, came out to support his Marines, saying MORE
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Brother coaches against brother for NFL title

February 01, 2013 — After five months of touchdowns, hits, flags, wins, losses and a tie, a national Football league champion will be crowned Feb. 3 in new Orleans, as the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers play the last game of the 2012 season.Both teams have made unexpected runs this postseason by beating higher-seeded teams. the Ravens played against two of MORE
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Marine Corps moves to future of logistics support

February 01, 2013 — The Global Combat Support System, chartered to deliver integrated functionality to logistics software throughout the Marine Corps, improves Marine Corps combat effectiveness by continuing to bring cutting edge business information technology to combat support.Global Combat Support Systems are currently in play throughout the Marine Corps, with MORE
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Station squadrons perfect sortie producing capabilities during surge day training

January 30, 2013 — The sound of jet engines roared throughout the day and into the night during a Marine All- Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 surge on Jan. 30, 2013.VMFA(AW) 242, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Strike Fighter Squadron 195 and Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115 both from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, continuously executed operational MORE
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MCAS Iwakuni Marines Visit DMZ,learn about Marine Corps heritage

January 26, 2013 — July 27, 1953, marked the signing of the Armistice Agreement creating a cease-fire over the 38th parallel, which now separates North and South Korea. More than half a century later, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Marines traveled on a professional military-education trip to the Korean Demilitarized Zone in pursuit of a better understanding of MORE
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Gun control doesn'treduce crime rates

January 24, 2013 — Following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, a big push for new reform regarding current gun control laws is at the forefront.When President Obama took office in 2008, he stated he wouldn't push for new gun laws, but instead reinforce already existing ones. People who are going to commit acts of violence with a firearm aren't going to MORE
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Private businesses open for station residents

January 24, 2013 — Most Marines, sailors and spouses have hobbies, but some wish to take their hobby to the next level and make money while helping the community.This not only puts a little extra cash in their pocket, but helps to bring a specific service to the station.“Privately-owned businesses bring the community together through helping each other with services MORE
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Pro gun control, Anti-crime

January 24, 2013 — The issue of stricter gun-control laws has become a very hot topic for Americans over the past few months.One of the biggest arguments used against gun control is the misconception, “If you outlaw guns, then only the outlaws will have guns.”According to americansforgunsafety.com,“...guns start out legal. Then they enter the black market one way or MORE
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Japanese, U.S. athletes compete during Open Bench Press Competition

January 19, 2013 — The sound of heavy metal thundered throughout the gym as athletes forced their bodies to their limits during the Open Bench Press Competition, inside the IronWorks Gym Sports Court here, Jan. 19, 2013.“This is a great opportunity for people who like to bench press,” said Abe Roman, bench press competition judge. “It’s a popular exercise and a great MORE
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