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Facilities manager receives Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal

The 8th Marine Corps District facilities manager was awarded the Armed Forces Civilian Service Medal for his actions during the District's evacuation for Hurricane Katrina. Mike Donham, now of Arlington, Texas, served as a one-man rear detachment while the rest of the Headquarters unit continued recruiting operations from the Dallas/Fort Worth

U.S., Philippine dignitaries visit San Juan

The U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Kristie A. Kenney, was the guest of honor at a ceremony in Barangay San Juan in the Municipality of San Antonio, Zambales Oct. 27 marking the opening of a multi-purpose facility at the municipality's public cemetery. The facility was constructed as a joint effort among U.S. and Philippine forces and local

Air Force, Marine Corps showdown in Rugby Championship

It was a cloudy and soggy day as rain fell on the pitch where the Marine Corps Rugby Team faced down the Air Force Rugby Team at the Armed Forces Ruby Tournament Championships here Oct. 27. Air Force dominated the game beating the Marine Corps 34-3 in the 80 minute match and continued their three-year dominance of the tournament. “We are fortunate

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Ship that saved hundreds at Normandy, still proudly sails

Ships, like men, can sometimes pass without us discovering their stories. War veterans frequently keep their own counsel and stories to themselves. But it is especially true of ships that have only historians to give a voice to their stories and legacy. LST-510, formerly of the U.S. Navy, is one such ship with a proud past. Travelers and

Mandatory anthrax vaccinations coming soon

The Department of Defense announced Oct. 16 they will resume the mandatory Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program, also known as AVIP, for military personnel, mission-essential DoD civilians and contractors, assigned to certain geographic areas of the world. The military first instituted these vaccinations in 1991 to protect troops against possible

Combat Center Band marches in Hollywood Christmas Parade

The Combat Center Band participated in the 75th annual Hollywood Christmas Parade in Hollywood, Calif., Sunday. This was the band’s third consecutive year of being invited to partake in the event. The parade kicked off on Hollywood Blvd. and ended three-and-a-half miles down the road at Sunset Blvd. The parade, which has been a tradition since

New weapon fielded for Marines

Every Marine possesses a secret weapon; a sense of humor. What do the cartoons like The Simpson’s, Dilbert, Sempertoons, Charlie Brown and Doonesbury all have in common? They can all deliver a laugh, during times of peace or times of war. A new addition to Marines’ armory of humor is the comic strip “Private King & Company.” The new comic strip

How to protect yourself from identify theft

Following the May 3 theft of a Veterans Affairs laptop computer, identity theft has been spotlighted in the media while identity theft complaints to the Federal Trade Commission have increased five-fold in the last three years Deter, detect and defend is the Federal Trade Commission’s new strategy to inform consumers about how to protect themselves

Two seconds can save lives

A vehicle takes a hard turn on a curve at a high speed. The driver loses control and crashes into a culvert. The momentum of the crash causes the vehicle to go airborne, and carries it and its passengers 125 feet, flipping one and one-half times, then strikes a tree. The passenger from the back seat is thrown out of the vehicle and dies at the

Firefighter Dennis Vass examines wreckage for still smoldering remains from the fire behind the Marine Corps Exchange Oct. 23. - Firefighter Dennis Vass examines wreckage for still smoldering remains from the fire behind the Marine Corps Exchange Oct. 23.

Fire erupts near MCX

The Combat Center Fire Department and the Provost Marshal’s Office responded to a fire Oct. 23 behind the Marine Corps Exchange. Flames mounted only 10 to 11 feet high, but the plume of black smoke was clearly visible from a distance, said Josh Sanchez, MCX security. The fire erupted in an outside storage area near the loading dock behind the

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