Archive for February, 2011
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Does size really matter?
Ever since the news came out of the Pentagon about the reshaping, restructure, or “right-sizing” of the Marine Corps, anyone who has a say about it has voiced their opinions. Some reactions are valid, while [Read more...]
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Corps leadership traits – overview
9th Marine Corps District Over the next few weeks, I’m going to examine the Marine Corps’ 14 leadership traits. We’ll take a look at what they are, define them, apply them to a Marine’s life [Read more...]
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Why Am I Here? A Drill Instructor’s Story
Every Marine remembers that ominous feeling of uncertainty as they made their entrance into the squad bays. The thoughts of “why am I here,” or “what have I gotten myself into” grow more distinct in [Read more...]
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Black History Month Campaign
I was extremely excited when I was told that I was selected to take part in the Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s Black History Month campaign. Black History Month typically focuses on the contributions of black [Read more...]
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And the next Military Spouse of the Year is…
The final voting has began for the Military Spouse of the Year. The overall 2011 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year (MSOY) will be announced and honored nationally in the June issue of [Read more...]
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Corps’ amphibious character at stake
The Marine Corps Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle may be up on the fiscal chopping block, but what implications does losing the EFV have for the Corps’ overall amphibious mission? The skeptical Marine may conclude this is [Read more...]