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Archive: 2004

The Sands of Time: One Marine's trip from the desert back to the Bronx

Before September 11, 2001, former Marine Sgt. John Kaiser had no clue the Corps would re-enter his life-and in doing so, take him from Bronx, N.Y., to the Middle East and back.Now, the Marine sergeant has gone from serving his country in the desert to owning his own business in the Bronx.It all began with the terrorist attacks that occurred on

Former Marine runs New York veterans residence

Former Marine Cpl. John M. Laguna (right) is the President and C.E.O. of New Era Veterans, Inc. (NEV) in Bronx, N.Y. The veteran's residence opened in 1994 to house formerly homeless veterans. The 4-story building includes 150 units for single room occupancy, as well as a library, computer center, exercise room, garden, and pool table. NEV

NMCRS lends helping hand to Depot Marines, sailors;

In December 2002, two Marines were traveling more than 900 miles to spend Christmas with their friends and family. Almost 200 miles into the trip, the engine of the vehicle they were in stopped, leaving them stranded on the highway. They eventually contacted a tow truck from a small town in South Carolina to transport the vehicle to the nearest

C4 holds its first awards dinner

More than 400 people attended the first Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) Awards Dinner Thursday, April 1. The event, held at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, recognized achievements of the top Marine Captain and civilian Marine in the C4 community. Gen. Michael W. Hagee, Commandant of the Marine Corps, was the guest of

CMC visits OEF Marines and Sailors

General Michael W. Hagee, Commandant of the Marine Corps, visited Marines and Sailors of five Marine units currently serving here in support of Operation Enduring Freedom April 5. Accompanied by Sgt. Maj. John L. Estrada, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Hagee visited with Marines and Sailors from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment; Headquarters

Higher learning returns to Bamian

During the Taliban’s reign over the Afghanistan, the Afghan people weren’t afforded much opportunity for education. But the Taliban has been removed from power and opportunities to learn are presenting themselves to the people of a country plagued by decades of war. The Bamian Provincial Reconstruction Team re-opened Bamian University here April 3

From Corporal to Coastie: Petty Officer reflects on Corps experience

Away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, the clouds are clumped loosely over Jones Beach, Long Island. The water lapping at the beach glistens a dark green on a chilly March morning. Suddenly, an electric motor breaks the natural silence as an orange, 22-foot-long boat bounces across the waves. In response, the wind tosses the waves

Traffic checkpoints equal security

In the scalding noon heat, the wind throws a billowing cloud of dust across the open roadway, blocking all from view. The air is filled with the musty smell of baked dirt as three battle-clad warriors peer through the ever-swirling dust for vehicles approaching from Port-au-Prince. They stand strong behind a single strand of concertina wire

Marines, Sailors provides medical assistance in Haiti

Marines and Sailors here supporting Combined Joint Task Force – Haiti provided medical assistance to residents in the Bel-Air district March 26 and 27. Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted a two-day Medical Capabilities exercise here to build trust and security within the community. “Over the past 20-plus days, criminal

Drum and Bugle Corps Hits Airwaves

CWO3 Brian J. Dix, director, Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, conducts the unit during their appearance on the FOX NEWS morning show. This appearance was in conjunction with their performance at the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation Gala the evening prior.

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