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Archive: June, 2004

"American Idol" Marine promotes album release in New York City

"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"

Marine Corps Commandant Tells Stories of Respect, Heroism

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

“Ironhorses” remember fallen comrade

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

Marines Build Goodwill at Guatemala Worksites

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

GI Bill Still Important 60 Years Later

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

Wolfowitz Lauds U.S. Troops Throughout Iraqi Tour

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

Marines, Afghan Soldiers Foil Ambush, Kill Taliban Fighters

Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) continued their assault into the Taliban heartland, where they killed Taliban fighters poised to ambush them in central Afghanistan today. The battle occurred as the Marines and Afghan fighting forces approached a site identified as a likely ambush site. As Marines

Bush Issues Executive Order, Proclamation on Reagan's Death

President Bush issued an executive order closing federal offices June 11 in observance of Reagan's passing. That June 6 order does not apply to organizations that need to stay open because of national security, defense or essential public business. Included in the exceptions are the departments of State, Defense, Justice and Homeland Security.

American, French strengthen bond with D-Day exercise

French and American fighting men strengthened a bond of partnership, forged 60 years ago on the beaches of Normandy, France, during a bilateral amphibious landing and live-fire training mission here, June 6. On June 6, 1944, approximately 135,000 American soldiers and 177 French commando forces joined together with more than 35,000 other Allied

Bush, Rumsfeld, Powell Offer Condolences on Reagan's Death

President Bush called the news of former President Ronald Reagan's death "a sad hour in the life of America." "A great American life has come to an end," Bush noted. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Secretary of State Colin Powell also joined the many offers of condolence. The former president died of pneumonia June 5 in California. He was

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