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Beirut Barracks tragedy remembered in Portsmouth October 23, 2012 — Nearly 90 family members, veterans and guests gathered on the grounds at thePortsmouth Historical Society, Oct. 23, for the 29th anniversary of the BeirutMarine Barracks bombing. Familymembers of the 9 Rhode Island Marines killed in action that morning were givenred roses to carry during the tribute.TheNavy Band Northeast Brass Quintet provided the MORE

Obama Nominates Rodriguez as Next Africa Command Chief October 19, 2012 — President Obama has nominated Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez to succeed Army Gen. Carter F. Ham as the commander of U.S. Africa Command, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said here today.U.S. Africa Command is the newest combatant command, and its headquarters is in Stuttgart, Germany. The command encompasses all of Africa and its adjacent waters MORE

Alleged Assault Results in Curfew for U.S. Forces in Japan October 19, 2012 — An alleged assault of a female Japanese citizen in Okinawa by two U.S. service members Oct. 16 has drawn an apology from the commander of U.S. forces in Japan and imposition of a curfew throughout the country."I want to personally apologize for the grief and trauma the victim has endured and the anger it has caused among people in Okinawa," Air MORE

DOD Teams Up With Financial Bureau to Address Student Loan Problems October 19, 2012 — The Defense Department will work with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to ensure the financial health of service members and their families, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said here today.Panetta and Holly Petraeus, the bureau's assistant director for service members' concerns, spoke specifically about the financial burden of student MORE

2012 Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Award and the 2012 Fulcrum Shield Award Winners Announced October 19, 2012 — The Defense Department announced today the recipients of the 22nd Annual Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Awards and the Fulcrum Shield Award for 2012. These awards are presented annually in conjunction with national Red Ribbon Week, recognizing outstanding drug abuse prevention, education and outreach efforts. "To maintain combat MORE

Navy to Christen Amphibious Assault Ship America October 17, 2012 — The Navy will christen the amphibious assault ship, America (LHA 6), on Oct. 20, during a 10 a.m. CDT ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos will deliver the ceremony’s principal address. Mrs. Lynne Pace, wife of former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace, will serve as the ship's MORE

Actor Rob Riggle and Olympian Shalane Flanagan To Headline Marine Corps Marathon Weekend October 17, 2012 — Actor, comedian and U.S. Marine Rob Riggle, known for his humorous film roles in "21 Jump Street," "The Hangover," and "Stepbrothers," and for his gig as comedy prognosticator on "Fox NFL Sunday," will serve as an honorary starter of the 37th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). An Emmy Award-nominated actor, Riggle is also a lieutenant colonel in the MORE

F-35 Makes Its Mark in Marine Corps, Air Force October 17, 2012 — The engines roared overhead as an F-35B fell into formation. Although this is a basic maneuver for the test pilots, the possibilities for combat environments created by these elite aircraft working together are anything but mundane.The F-35, which features three variants to be used by the Marine Corps, Air Force and Navy, is a single-seat aircraft MORE

After partnering to disrupt trafficking, Detachment Martillo departs Guatemala October 16, 2012 — A Marine Corps detachment that partnered with Guatemala authorities to disrupt illicit trafficking left here Oct. 14 to return to the United States. With four UH-1N “Huey” helicopters, the Marines of Detachment Martillo flew more than 250 detection and monitoring missions in support of Guatemalan law enforcement agencies and naval forces during the MORE

Seminar focuses on Marine Corps leadership October 15, 2012 — Students from the University of Houston attended an on-campus Marine Corps Leadership Seminar Sept. 21-22. The seminar focused on developing leadership and how it can be applied and built upon through service in the Marine Corps. It is more important than ever that the best of the best are recruited and trained to lead the way in the future of the MORE

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