February 2012
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7 Marines killed after helicopters collide near... →
Seven Marines died when their helicopters collided in midair Wednesday night around the Arizona-California border, defense officials told NBC News. There were no survivors.
The Marines, from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing based in Miramar in Southern California, were conducting a routine training exercise at about 8 p.m. local time when their Cobra and Huey helicopters collided.
The cause of...
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Corps to decide on new .45-caliber pistol →
Staff writer, marinecorpstimes.com
The Marine Corps is closer to knowing who will manufacture its new .45-caliber M45 Close Quarters Battle Pistol, and could make a decision about the program’s future by spring, Marine officials said.
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No sight, no legs, no problem →
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Marines make Robin Hood look like an amateur →
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Amos: Marines will feel drawdown’s squeeze →
Staff writer, marinecorpstimes.com
The commandant of the Marine Corps told a congressional panel Thursday that as the service begins to draw down by 20,000 Marines, he intends to honor existing enlistments while providing ample opportunity for others to leave…
“Prompted by questions from Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., a retired Marine officer and member of the House Armed...
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Supporting Military Spouse Employment →
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden speak about helping military spouses transfer professional licenses across states more easily. February 15, 2012.
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As the first African Americans to serve in the Marine Corps, Montford Point Marines changed the face of the United States Marine Corps forever.
Aspiring to the same title as any other recruits, they were tested with more stringent standards than any Marine who came before. Through it all, they demonstrated uncommon courage and immense pride.
This month we share personal stories in honor of...
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DVIDS - News - Marine ‘Bastards’ do a magnificent... →
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MUSA QAL’EH DISTRICT, Helmand province, Afghanistan - The “Magnificent Bastards” of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines have been proving their motto “second to none” while deployed to the Musa Qal’eh District in Helmand Province,…
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Fallen Marine leaves behind inspirational letter
SEATTLE — In a letter left behind for his family, a Seattle Marine who was recently killed in the line of duty is providing inspiration to all of us.
Sgt. William Stacey was on foot patrol Tuesday in Afghanistan when an enemy explosive device went off, killing the 23-year-old.
Though he is now gone, Stacey is still speaking through a letter...
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DVIDS - Video - A Look Inside the FET →
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Long-format vignette gives insight into newest asset to Marine Corps’ counterinsurgency playbook. “Inside the FET” tells the story of the Female Engagement Team, the Corps’ solution to engaging the entire population of Helmand, adding…
Great video on Female Engagement Teams.
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Wonder how this was possible.