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Archive: March, 2001

Single Marine Program introduces single Marines to commissary benefits

Marines from several MCAGCC units got a close-up look at their commissary and its advantages March 7 as part of Commissary Awareness Campaign 2001. The campaign was originally part of the Army's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program, similar to the Marines' Single Marine Program. MCAGCC is one of only two Marine bases, along with Camp

Rolling the threads

During a weekend run, a friend and I talked about an upcoming vacation I was taking. I had planned to take my wife on a four day cruise for a honeymoon; 13 years after I had taken her as a bride. I figured I owed her that for following me around this gun club for so long. When our discussion turned to the formal night that required formal dress, I

Bulldogs members selected as league all-stars

Five Marines from the MCAGCC Bulldogs were recently selected as all-stars in the Big League Dreams Winter In-line Hockey League at the Big League Dreams Sports Park in Cathedral City, Calif. Darin Barnett, goalie, Jon LaRose, forward, Tommy Jacquemin, forward, Billy Powell, defense, and Ken Jordan, defense, were selected from a talented roster of

'D' Co., 3rd AA Bn. conducts live-fire shoot

Job proficiency is one of the most important aspects of being a Marine, and that's doubly important when a Marine's job includes directly supporting the infantry in combat. To that end, Marines from "D" Co., 3rd Amphibious Assault Bn. spent Feb. 27 and 28 with their amphibious assault vehicles on the firing line getting familiar with their weapons,

JCAS studies, evaluates Corps' Close Air Support

The Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Close Air Support, Joint Test and Evaluation team recently began test and evaluation operations here during the Final Exercise of Combined Arms Exercise 4-01. According to the OSD, JCAS, JT&E charter, their purpose is to " ... Employ multi-service equipment and personnel to investigate, evaluate and

Camp Wilson MCX to undergo expansion, done by June 1

The Marine Corps Exchange at Camp Wilson, a tiny jewel of civilization for Marines taking part in Combined Arms Exercises, is about to get a little less tiny. Construction began Feb. 5 on a $400,000 expansion project that will add 2,000 square feet to the exchange's approximately 4,000 square feet of space. "With the expansion, we'll be able to put

Marines sacrifice holiday, time to feed homeless

While most base personnel took advantage of their Presidents Day to visit family or get together with friends, 30 MCAGCC-based Marines and Sailors used their well-deserved time off to feed the hungry. The group spent Feb. 19 serving meals at San Diego's St. Vincent DePaul Village, a homeless shelter and food pantry. "They were excellent workers,"

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