Archive for May, 2011
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Through the Ranks: Private First Class
‘Through the Ranks,’ is a recurring commentary about a day in the life of a deployed Marine from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. Each commentary will highlight an individual’s personal experience through the perspective of [Read more...]
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The Art of War: combat artist displays depth of war
The National Museum of the Marine Corps Traveling Exhibit showcases a collection of paintings by Marine combat artists. The exhibit is currently being displayed at Federal Hall as part of Fleet Week New York 2011. [Read more...]
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The Marine Corps’ 14 leadership traits – ENTHUSIASM
Next up on our list of the Marine Corps’ 14 leadership traits is ENTHUSIASM, which is defined as, “a sincere interest and exuberance in the performance of your duties. If you are enthusiastic, you are [Read more...]
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Becoming a Marine Mom
I’ll never forget the first time I heard the words, “I want to be a Marine.” I was standing in the living room one late November afternoon. I looked down the hall at my 5’1”, [Read more...]
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We fight over there, so we don’t have to fight here
At Approximately 11:30 p.m. last night, president Barrack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden, leader of Al-Qaeda. Americans celebrated in the streets of Washington and New York live on national television as the [Read more...]