Archive for October, 2010
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Combat fit, combat ready
It’s that time of year. The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and Marines Corpswide are preparing to take their annual combat fitness test for the new fiscal year. Preparation for the CFT [Read more...]
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EFMP: Exceptional Service
I thought being a Marine was difficult, but finding out your child has a heart defect is even harder. It’s challenging to know you have to make several trips to see the pulmonologist and the [Read more...]
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A Brush with History
Many folks these days know at least one veteran. It could be your grandpa from World War II or Korea, an uncle that served in Desert Storm or even a buddy you knew in high [Read more...]
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Balancing tattoo passion with Corps standards
Hey, what’s with the tattoo policy? As absurd as this question is, it’s one that is asked quite often by those serving in the Marine Corps as well as those seeking to join – and [Read more...]
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Lessons Learned: Lt. Col. Diana Staneszewski
Lt. Col. Diana Staneszewski is a Western woman who communicates with Afghans in their native tongue, bridging the language barrier.
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Lessons Learned: Master Sgt. Stephen Nelson
Master Sgt. Stephen Nelson is a Communications Chief at 8th Communication Battalion. The Los Alamos, New Mexico native has served 19 years in the Marine Corps.