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Archive: April, 2005

Forward-Deployed Troops Offered Chance to Show Mom They Care April 18, 2005 — Service members in remote locations may be wondering how they're going to get even a simple Mother's Day card to dear old Mom this year. Cardstore.com, a partner in DoD's America Supports You campaign, has the answer to that dilemma. The company is offering forward-deployed troops in Afghanistan and Iraq the opportunity to send their moms a MORE

Exchange Services' Prepaid Phone Cards Better Than Others April 18, 2005 — When it comes to buying prepaid phone cards to call home from Iraq or Afghanistan, not all cards are alike. Friends and loved ones who purchase prepaid cards at supermarkets, gas stations or warehouse stores may think they're sending deployed troops a big stockpile of calling minutes. But that's often not the case. Many prepaid cards that offer low MORE

Sunset Cinema gets makeover April 15, 2005 — Combat Center residents will enjoy the changes made to the Sunset Cinema when it re-opens for full operation April 20. "The changes will not necessarily draw more people to the theater, but it will enhance their experience," said Paul H. D'Amico, theater manager, Marine Corps Community Services. The renovation included 800 new seats, new tiling on MORE

New installation pass system takes effect April 15, 2005 — Government contractors, civil servants and public employees working at the Combat Center are scheduled to get new passes April 20 that allow them come aboard the base and work. “The installation pass will replace the current activity pass,” said Staff Sgt. Kelly K. Stetson, orders staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge at Center Personnel. The MORE

Gannons receive father's Silver Star April 15, 2005 — An infantry officer with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, was posthumously presented the Silver Star Medal and promoted in a ceremony here April 15. His wife, Sally, received the award on behalf of Maj. Richard J. Gannon II, a former company commander for Company L from Allentown, Pa. With only a five-month break between two deployments to Iraq, MORE

Combat Center Thrift Shop re-opens April 15, 2005 — After closing its doors a year ago sealing away bargains for base residents, the Armed Services YMCA held a grand opening of the Thrift Shop April 15. Through support and an abundant amount of donations from base personnel, the ASYMCA wanted to extend their appreciation to Marines and Sailors by offering free uniforms. "It's our policy not to sell MORE

Mothers-to-be take time for tea April 15, 2005 — Combat Center mothers-to-be joined together to make new friends and enjoy free refreshments at the Mothers-to-be High Tea at the Marine Corps Exchange April 15. “It’s really a baby shower in disguise to honor those mothers who are expecting,” said Ron Arden, MCX merchandise manager. “It lets our mothers-to-be know that we care.” Guest speakers were MORE

Combat Center Marine takes base tourney title April 15, 2005 — With carts zipping, balls sailing and good company in abundance, dozens of golfers teed off to compete in the annual base tournament at the Desert Winds Golf Course April 15. Forty-one golfers showed up to enjoy the nice weather and compete for a chance to win the annual Combat Center Tournament and prizes on certain holes, according to Todd A. MORE

Taliban leader turns himself in to Marines April 14, 2005 — A former insurgent commander swore allegiance to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan April 14 in Asadabad, agreeing to turn in his weapons and cease hostilities against Afghan and Coalition forces. As Coalition forces have been hunting near the Afghan-Pakistani border for insurgent leaders, Najmuddin turned himself in to India Company, 3rd MORE

GQ "Soldier's Portfolio" exhibit open through this week April 13, 2005 — The April edition of GQ magazine featured "Life During Wartime: A Soldier's Portfolio," which included photographs taken by individual service members deployed in support of the war on terror. GQ also created a photo gallery exhibit in downtown Manhattan open to the public until April 17."Thanks to inexpensive digital cameras...every airman, MORE

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