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Some Extended Guardsmen, Reservists May Get GI Bill Boost July 7, 2004 — Guardsmen and reservists whose active duty time is extended past the normal 12-month call-up may be eligible for active duty-level benefits of the Montgomery GI Bill under certain circumstances, according to a senior Department of Veterans Affairs spokesman. Currently, members participating in the active duty GI Bill receive $800 or $985 per month MORE

Registration Drive for Overseas Voters Begins July 4th July 2, 2004 — With the November general elections coming up, the Defense Department has designated July 4-10 as Overseas Citizens Voters Week to get eligible DoD personnel stationed abroad registered to vote. Polli Brunelli, director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program, said in a Pentagon Channel interview that the objective is to get overseas voters MORE

Marines Raise American Flag Over New U.S. Embassy in Iraq July 1, 2004 — U.S. Marines raised the American flag at the new U.S. Embassy in Baghdad June 30, marking the first time an American flag has flown there in 13 years. During a brief ceremony marking the occasion, the new U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, John D. Negroponte, said, "It has been 13 years since the American flag was last lowered at the United States Embassy MORE

Marine Corps League invites Marines of all ages, rank July 1, 2004 — To many Marines, there is no greater fraternity than the United States Marine Corps. But to many active duty and former Marines, there is another organization that may be just as good. The Marine Corps League is an organization of Marines and former Marines who served honorably, according to the Marine Corps League Westchester County Detachment MORE

"American Idol" Marine promotes album release in New York City June 25, 2004 — "I wanna cry like the rain...shine like the sun on a beautiful mornin'...sing to the heavens like a church bell ringin', fight with the devil and go down swingin'..."Fans across the country can now sing the lyrics from the country single "I Want to Live," along with Lance Cpl. Josh Gracin, courtesy of their CD players.An "American Idol 2" MORE

Marine Corps Commandant Tells Stories of Respect, Heroism June 24, 2004 — There was such a hush in the hotel ballroom that one could hear a pin drop in a haystack as Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Michael W. Hagee told short stories of how Marines are respected around the world and of three heroes from the battlefields of Iraq. Speaking to the audience at the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation's 10th Annual MORE

“Ironhorses” remember fallen comrade June 22, 2004 — The “Ironhorses” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-461 held a one-year memorial celebration Tuesday at the General’s House here for a fallen Marine Capt. Seth Michaud. A brief speech was given by Lt. Col. Robert D. Pridgen, the “Ironhorse’s” detachment officer-in-charge, recalling the events of June 22, 2003. He also recognized the Marines and MORE

Marines Build Goodwill at Guatemala Worksites June 22, 2004 — Having built two medical clinics here, the Marines will soon leave their work behind, but the memories of their cultural experiences will go with them. The Marines of Company B, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C., began construction on one clinic at Hospital Jutiapa and another at El Progreso in mid-March. They will complete the MORE

GI Bill Still Important 60 Years Later June 22, 2004 — Times were tough. The nation was slowly emerging from the Great Depression when World War II flared up in 1941. Before the war, the unemployment rate hovered at 15 percent, more than 11 million homes didn't have running water or electricity, and fewer than 50,000 taxpayers earned more than $2,500 a year, according to Census Bureau statistics. After MORE

Wolfowitz Lauds U.S. Troops Throughout Iraqi Tour June 20, 2004 — After touring Iraq June 16-19, Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz said he was more impressed than ever with the caliber of American troops defending freedom's front lines. "Wherever you go people are grateful for the men and women in uniform," he said to Marines gathered at the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force headquarters in Fallujah June 19. "It MORE

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