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Archive: 2005

New commander takes charge of Rhinos

Colonel David R. Leppelmeier relinquished command of Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 to Lt. Col. James B. Hanlon during a change of command ceremony at the parade field, July 8. Leppelmeier took command of the “Rhinos” July 8, 2003. Under his command, MWSS-374 received the James E. Hatch Award for Marine Wing Support Squadron of the year in

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3/11 shuts out VMU-1, 3rd LAR rumbles over HQBN 1

Game nine of the Commanding General’s Intramural Soccer League regular season kicked off as 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment and 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion both emerged victorious at Felix Field July 7. The first game began with VMU-1 facing off against 3/11 at 5:30 p.m. Although it was a shutout that earned 3/11 12 goals, VMU-1

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Tucker leave "Magnificent 7," and joins Coyotes

After having led his men of the “Magnificent Seventh” for two years, Col. Craig A. Tucker took his final bow as 7th Marine Regiment commanding officer in front of his Marines, Sailors, family, friends and distinguished guests.Tucker, a Kittery, Maine, native, transferred the regimental colors to Col. Blake Crowe during a change-of-command ceremony

Death benefits, insurance increase for service members

Compensation for the survivors of servicemembers who die in combat zones and insurance coverage for servicemembers will both increase significantly this year, a military pay official said today. An increase in death gratuity benefits from $12,500 to $100,000 already has taken effect, and Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance maximum coverage will

DoD changes emergency data form to prevent heartaches

Two recent sad cases highlight the need for service members to designate who should receive their remains if they are killed in action. DoD has changed the Record of Emergency Data Form - the DD From 93 - to require service members to designate exactly who should be declared the "person authorized to direct disposition" of remains. The change grew

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3rd LAR welcomes new leader of the 'Pack'

The commanding officer of 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion passed on the battle colors to the new commanding officer in a change-of-command ceremony at the Commanding General’s Parade Deck here July 6. Lt. Col. Stephen R. Dinauer, the former battalion commanding officer, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Matthew L. Jones during the evening

Injured Marine inspires Oklahoma DJ, community

David Kelso's trip to Iraq started out as an experiment to figure out how to broadcast radio live from the Middle East. But it turned into much more after the Oklahoma City disk jockey was introduced to a group of Marines from his area. Among the Marines Kelso met was Lance Cpl. Aaron Mankin, a 23-year-old combat correspondent from Rogers, Ark.,

'Military Idol' opens competition for military vocalists

So you think you've got what it takes to be the next Carrie Underwood or Bo Bice? Perhaps you fancy yourself more along the lines of Fantasia or Ruben Studdard. "Military Idol" will give military members a chance to sing their songs like their American Idol predecessors on 34 Army installations around the world this summer. Performers have until

Iraqi, Coalition Forces remain in Hit; more weapons found in Baghdad

Military officials in Baghdad, Iraq, today said U.S. and Iraqi forces will remain in the Iraqi city of Hit indefinitely to provide a security presence by manning outposts and conducting joint patrols and stabilization operations. Hit has a population of about 120,000 and is about 100 miles northwest of Baghdad. Iraqi security forces and U.S.

Arizona mayor working to broaden Pentagon Channel's audience

Arizona broke the mold in May by becoming the first state to join "America Supports You," the Defense Department's program that highlights Americans' efforts to support the troops. Now Arizona is again making news, this time by broadcasting the Pentagon Channel, a military news and information TV channel, over the public airwaves. John Keegan,

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