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Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps, presents Father Peter F. Vasko with an Honorary Marine certificate Dec. 12 inside the Pentagon. Vasko has served as the unofficial chaplain for Jerusalem's Marine Security Guard detachment for the past 18 years.::r::::n:: - Gen. James T. Conway, commandant of the Marine Corps, presents Father Peter F. Vasko with an Honorary Marine certificate Dec. 12 inside the Pentagon. Vasko has served as the unofficial chaplain for Jerusalem's Marine Security Guard detachment for the past 18 years.::r::::n::

Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and family members of Sgt. Merlin German, a Marine who died from injuries sustained in Iraq, applaud after unveiling a plaque during the Sergeant Merlin German Wounded Warrior Regiment Call Center dedication ceremony Dec. 4. - Lt. Gen. Ronald S. Coleman, deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and family members of Sgt. Merlin German, a Marine who died from injuries sustained in Iraq, applaud after unveiling a plaque during the Sergeant Merlin German Wounded Warrior Regiment Call Center dedication ceremony Dec. 4.

An M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Arresting Gear System is installed and ready for use on a runway. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, based out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. and 3rd MAW, from MCAS Miramar, Calif. implemented the system for the 2nd Annual Space & Air Show at Kennedy Space Center Nov. 9. - An M-31 Marine Corps Expeditionary Arresting Gear System is installed and ready for use on a runway. Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, based out of Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. and 3rd MAW, from MCAS Miramar, Calif. implemented the system for the 2nd Annual Space & Air Show at Kennedy Space Center Nov. 9.

Pfc. William Johnston II, a Marine awaiting Aviation Structural Mechanic training, nears the top of the rope climb at the end of the MATSG-21 Combat Conditioning Course obstacle course. The Marines were practicing their demonstration of the course as part of the Commissioning Ceremony with Brigadier General Jon “Dog” Davis, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation, on Oct. 23. - Pfc. William Johnston II, a Marine awaiting Aviation Structural Mechanic training, nears the top of the rope climb at the end of the MATSG-21 Combat Conditioning Course obstacle course. The Marines were practicing their demonstration of the course as part of the Commissioning Ceremony with Brigadier General Jon “Dog” Davis, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation, on Oct. 23.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates has designated November 2008 as Warrior Care Month to raise awareness of resources and programs available for wounded service members and their families. - Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates has designated November 2008 as Warrior Care Month to raise awareness of resources and programs available for wounded service members and their families.

Ronald Bliwas, chief executive officer and president of A. Eicoff and Company, rides inside an MV-22 Osprey Oct. 24 during the Marine Corps Business Executive Forum. A semi-annual event, MCBEF, gives business and community leaders the opportunity to meet with Marine Corps leaders and take part in Marine activities. - Ronald Bliwas, chief executive officer and president of A. Eicoff and Company, rides inside an MV-22 Osprey Oct. 24 during the Marine Corps Business Executive Forum. A semi-annual event, MCBEF, gives business and community leaders the opportunity to meet with Marine Corps leaders and take part in Marine activities.

The 33rd Marine Corps Marathon began with a bang at 8 a.m. Sunday, with a 155 mm howitzer signaling the start. More than 30,000 people participated in the marathon and 10K. - The 33rd Marine Corps Marathon began with a bang at 8 a.m. Sunday, with a 155 mm howitzer signaling the start. More than 30,000 people participated in the marathon and 10K.

Army Maj. Gen. Richard J. Rowe, commanding general of Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region, lights a candle while his wife, Dale, observes during the 3rd Annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil Oct. 16, 2008, at the Women's Memorial. Dozens of people came from around the Fort Myer area to pay their respects to victims of domestic violence. - Army Maj. Gen. Richard J. Rowe, commanding general of Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region, lights a candle while his wife, Dale, observes during the 3rd Annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil Oct. 16, 2008, at the Women's Memorial. Dozens of people came from around the Fort Myer area to pay their respects to victims of domestic violence.