December 15, 2008 — After 18 years as the unofficial chaplain for Jerusalem’s Marine Security Guard detachment, Father Peter F. Vasko received the Honorary Marine title during a ceremony in the Pentagon Dec. 12. Vasko, a Franciscan priest and New York native, stood in front of the ceremony crowd, visibly affected by the presentation, and spoke on what the day’s events MORE
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December 09, 2008 — Wounded Warrior Regiment officials renamed their call center in honor of Sgt. Merlin German, a Marine who died from wounds sustained in Iraq. Marines, family members, friends and caregivers gathered in the call center’s conference room to remember German as a Marine, son, brother and friend during an unveiling ceremony of the “Sergeant Merlin MORE
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November 27, 2008 — Sgt. Klay South and his fire team haven't slept more than three hours in three nights, but they're ready to clear another house.South, composed and unafraid, noticing sweat dripping into his eyes and insects littering his face, is unaware of the gunman on the other side of the door.The strong, heavy foot of South's 220-pound figure kicks open the MORE
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November 24, 2008 — Deployment. The word itself can be intimidating for Marines who are entering an unfamiliar world. Therefore, the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity has created a formula that gives Marines a well-rounded idea of what to expect while deployed. The MCIA consists of five key groups: analysis, imagery, geospatial, cultural and the expeditionary support MORE
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November 18, 2008 — Thanks to a recently renovated runway on Cape Canaveral Fla. courtesy of the 2nd and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, the Blue Angels were able to perform during the 2nd Annual Space & Air Show at Kennedy Space Center. To perform, the Blue Angels require arresting gear within 50 nautical miles of the air show in case of an emergency that may occur during MORE
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November 14, 2008 — One of the Marine Corps’ most influential leaders, Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, stated that “One of the commander’s most serious responsibilities is to have Marines physically prepared for combat.” This sentiment continues to be a priority of Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps, who has linked some of the success of the Corps to its MORE
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November 07, 2008 — Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates has designated November 2008 as Warrior Care Month to raise awareness of resources and programs available for wounded service members and their families. "We need to make it easier for our troops and their families to benefit from all of the assistance now available to them," Gates said. "This month, let us MORE
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October 31, 2008 — The Marine Corps needs to transition from “nation building in Iraq” to the “fight in Afghanistan,” said Gen. James T. Conway, 34th commandant of the Marine Corps, during an Oct. 24, brief to business executives at the Pentagon. While Conway met with the Chicago-based industry leaders, other Marine leaders met with Maryland-based business executives MORE
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October 28, 2008 — Thousands of runners hit the road for the Marine Corps Marathon Sunday, but it was two first-time marathoners who won the men’s and women’s division, a first in the race’s 33-year history according to marathon officials. Andrew Dumm, 23, from Arlington, Va., completed the 26.2-mile course in 2 hours, 22 minutes and 44 seconds, while Cate Fenster, MORE
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October 22, 2008 — Despite poor weather conditions, dozens of people gathered at the Women's Memorial Oct. 16 for the 3rd Annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil. The candlelight vigil is held during domestic violence month in hopes of raising the awareness level in both the military and civilian sectors, said Army Lt. Col. Barry White, Fort Myer chaplain."We are MORE
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