October 19, 2000 — Happy 225th birthday Marines! The message for the 225th Marine Corps Birthday is now available at the Commandant's webpage (http://www.usmc.mil/cmc) and also below. 10 November 2000 A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS Today, around the world, in gatherings large and small, Marines will assemble, as they have for two hundred and MORE
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October 18, 2000 — For those of you who did not know it October is known as National Orthodontics Health Month, so it is very important that Marines and their family members schedule appointments to learn more about orthodontics prevention. Taking care of one's teeth is a high priority in preventing the Marines from developing such conditions as congenitally missing MORE
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October 18, 2000 — The safety of all Marines is very important according to General James L. Jones, 32d Commandant of U.S. Marine Corps who reinforces his personal philosophy in ALMAR message 036/00. General Jones states in this message that it has been one year following the publication of his safety guidance on July 1, 1999, which address accidents resulting in the MORE
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October 17, 2000 — The U.S. Navy Birthday ALMAR 037/00 message is being presented to all Marines from the Commandant. He states on October 12, a horrendous blast seriously damaged the USS Cole, killing precious American servicemen and women. Later the crew faced additional challenges as bulkheads gave way and the ship took on additional seawater. As expected, the MORE
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October 16, 2000 — Thirty-three sailors wounded in the terrorist attack on the destroyer USS Cole in Aden, Yemen, returned Oct. 15 to Norfolk, VA. Six more sailors wounded in the attack are still in Germany and will return when their condition improves, Navy officials said. The remains of five killed in the attack returned Oct. 14. Navy officials said 10 sailors MORE
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August 25, 2000 — Marines regularly go above and beyond the call of duty. For some, it's in the form of extra lonely hours on the job late at night. For others, it's a working party on Saturday morning. Still others might coach a Little League team. For one Combat Center Marine, going above and beyond is such a way of life that she was recently recognized as the MORE
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August 19, 2000 — Brigadier General Jack A. Davis assumed command of the 4th Marine Division from Major General Arnold L. Punaro during a change-of-command ceremony Saturday at the Marine Corps War Memorial. Brigadier General Davis' most recent duty was as the Director for Operations Divisions, Plans, Policies & Operations, at the Pentagon. "It's a humbling MORE
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August 17, 2000 — From humble beginnings as a news producer and assignment manager at a Chicago station, a former Marine Corps captain forged his way to the top of a national broadcast network. His reasoning behind his success is hard work and lessons learned in the Marine Corps. Currently the president and general manager of WNBC-New York, Dennis Swanson, a MORE
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August 15, 2000 — Physical inactivity is a major public health concern in our society today. The U.S. Marine Corps has taken several strides by promoting August as Physical Fitness month. Without a doubt, prevention is the key to staying healthy. Marines are encouraged to select activities that they enjoy and fit into their daily lives. These activities can be a MORE
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August 09, 2000 — "Five lucky individuals will receive an immersion in the military after winning the ?Yahoo! Fantasy Careers in Today's Military Contest," Defense Department officials said Aug. 8.The winners had to go to the Yahoo! site on the Internet and submit essays explaining why they should be selected. The services selected the winners from among 3,355 MORE
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