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Archive: January, 2001

Tanks, 1/7 join forces, participate in field exercise

While others focus on individualism, the Marine Corps accomplishes it's missions by continuing to focus on good, old-fashioned teamwork."D" Co., 1st Tank Bn. joined infantry Marines from "C" Co., 1st Bn., 7th Marines for a weekend field exercise in MCAGCC's rugged Noble Pass and Rainbow Canyon training areas Jan. 19-21. The live-fire exercise saw

A Belated Homecoming

In August 1945, the United States erupted in joyous celebration as Japan unconditionally surrendered and World War II came to a close. In the ensuing months, tens of thousands of American service members came home to a grateful nation and tearful reunions with their friends and families. However, the loved ones of more than 78,000 service members

Nation, Marines welcome new President

The Marine Corps has been closely associated with the president since Thomas Jefferson dubbed the Marine Band "The President's Own," and on Jan. 20, the Marine Corps did its part to usher in the nation's 43rd president, George W. Bush. Joining nearly 11,000 participants, representatives of the Marine Corps marched through the heart of Washington,

10 years ago today, 92 thousand Marines were at war

A decade has passed since Saddam Hussein conquered Kuwait and postured with threats to deliver the "mother of all battles." We now know that what the Iraqi dictator got, among other things, was the mother of all Marine operations. In the first two months of 1991, a coalition of nearly 40 nations, brandishing a combined force of 670,000 troops,

Military Housing Privatization: New Concepts for a new Millennium

The Marine Corps has a wealth of age-old traditions that are adhered to in a steadfast manner. Honor, courage, discipline and commitment are traits that shall never become obsolete. However, new ways of conducting business are needed in order to remain a viable organization during evolutionary times. An essential change in quality of life is

AAAV: Faster and Greater Power From the Sea

General Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps said it best with the statement to the Direct Reporting Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault following the Pentagon's approval to proceed into the final phase of development: "..you have transformed a revolutionary concept into the reality of a revolutionary weapons system. Your efforts have

ALMAR addresses Marine fatalities

While there has been a modest decrease in private motor vehicle mishaps during Fiscal Year 2001, the highway still holds the greatest risk to Marines, which is why according to Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James L. Jones, all Marines are required to read ALMAR 002/01. During the month of December 2000, ten Marines died due to mishaps;

Military says goodbye to Commander-in-Chief

The Department of Defense held its ceremonial good bye for the President of the United States during the Full Honors Review here, Friday, January 5, 2001. Before a joint services honor guard and an audience of U.S. military members and distinguished guests, Secretary of Defense William H. Cohen and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen.

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