August 28, 2005 — A former Marine performing in Southwest Asia with television star Drew Carey and three other comedians this week has a message for the troops fighting in the global war on terror: "Most of America gets it." Dave Mordal, who appeared on the first and third seasons of the NBC program "Last Comic Standing," said one reason he wanted to do the comedy MORE
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August 08, 2005 — Orphans and others in need in Djibouti are receiving eye exams and free pairs of glasses thanks to donations from the Lions Club and time volunteered by a member of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. LtCol Stephen Puckett, a Marine reservist stationed here from 23rd Marines who works as an optometrist in civilian life, evaluated over MORE
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August 05, 2005 — According to many servicemembers stationed overseas, it's a great feeling to receive a care package, and it's especially nice when the package contains items that you personally requested.In March, Kristen Maddox, a 21-year-old college student from Santa Ana, Calif., launched the nonprofit organization "Helping Our Troops" with that in mind. Her MORE
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August 05, 2005 — Last week, the Marines of 1st Tank Battalion showcased their skills and equipment to support the making of a documentary explaining the capabilities and prowess of the M1A1 Abrams main battle tank. Two producers and a cameraman spent five days with the Marines getting a firsthand look at what goes on inside the 68-ton beasts. Marines of Delta Co., MORE
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August 04, 2005 — David Mortlock, 28, learned while volunteering at a homeless shelter in Alexandria, Va., that a lack of access to transportation is a barrier to self-sufficiency.Four years later, after a stint in the Marine Corps that included six months in Iraq in 2003, Mortlock was interviewing for a job here. The interviewer mentioned that one of the company's MORE
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August 03, 2005 — SCOUT July 28, 2005 A world away, Troop 84 lends a helping hand By: Sgt. Brian E. McElaney At the Djibouti City Girls' Orphanage, many of the girls have friends, family or tribes to look after some of their basic needs and give them a place to visit in the summer months between school seasons. However, there are many who have no one to turn to... MORE
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August 02, 2005 — The third set of games of the Commanding General’s Intramural Soccer League playoffs were played as four teams competed in a double-elimination tournament Tuesday night at Felix Field.Headquarters Battalion 2 geared up against an exhausted 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, as the first game of the evening, with HQBN 2 eventually shutting out 1/7, MORE
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