November 28, 2005 — Marines, Sailors, government employees and families aboard the Combat Center have started their holiday season early by raising money and toys for the Toys For Tots Foundation. In addition to raising toys and money specifically for the foundation, Marine Corps Community Services has raised more than $10,000 through the “Santa Silvers” program for MORE
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November 28, 2005 — First Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, welcomed their new battalion sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. George W. Young, and bid farewell to Sgt. Maj. Gary W. Weiser in a post and relief ceremony held Monday on the Combat Center’s parade field.Prior to the post and relief ceremony, Weiser received a Bronze Star Medal for his leadership as 1/7 battalion MORE
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November 25, 2005 — Semper Fidelis is more than just a motto to for Marines; it’s a way of life. It’s a commitment Marines all share to the country, to the Corps and to each other.There are Marines on and off the battlefield who practice this motto in ways which could classify them as extraordinary Marines. The honor and faithfulness they portray to their duty as not MORE
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November 23, 2005 — More than 250 spectators roared as the final two teams went head-to-head in the Commanding General’s Tackle Football League championship game Nov. 23 at Felix Field.The Marines and Sailors of 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment took the field against 1st Tank Battalion, whom 3/4 soundly defeated at their last meeting earlier in the season, 22-6. MORE
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November 22, 2005 — During a routine convoy operation while heading down a dusty road half a world away, the scene suddenly erupts into a chaotic nightmare as a roadside bomb explodes near the vehicles. A Marine is down and the shouted pleas for a corpsman seem to dissolve into the smoke and dust. Kneeling beside him, the downed Marine complains of chest pains, but MORE
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November 22, 2005 — They were yelled at. They sounded off. They traversed the dreaded obstacle course. They sat through periods of instruction. They learned they were not alone. For the 41 spouses of Combat Center Marines, the first Lifestyle, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills program “CAX,” or combined arms exercise, showed them the path to success while MORE
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November 22, 2005 — “Gas! Gas! Gas!” is the call to announce an imminent threat of potentially life-threatening nuclear, biological or chemical agents. This shouted alarm declares the air is contaminated and proper counter measures, like donning gas masks and protective clothing, should be taken. Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, also known as MORE
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November 21, 2005 — Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Defense, Dr. Ng Eng Hen, visited the Combat Center to witness an integrated strike live-fire demonstration by the Singapore Armed Forces Nov. 21. Leading up to this culminating display, 300 members of the SAF took part in a 12-day training evolution, dubbed Exercise Forging Sabre. MORE
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November 19, 2005 — Commemorative stamps issued by the United States Postal Service come out regularly. There are commemorative collector stamps for great inventors and U.S. presidents, for national holidays and remembered events in history, and for almost every special occasion or notable person in history. Now there is a new stamp, which strikes a little closer to MORE
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November 19, 2005 — Faux fir trimmed, rose filled combat boots adorned the tables at the Combat Center Officers’ Club Saturday night. It was the first indication that this would be a birthday ball like no other. The second thing that set this ball apart from those Combat Center units hosted in recent weeks was the absence of Marines. The most obvious sign, however, MORE
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