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Ugly Gown Ball one of a kind at Combat Center November 19, 2005 — Faux fir trimmed, rose filled combat boots adorned the tables at the Combat Center Officers’ Club Saturday night. It was the first indication that this would be a birthday ball like no other. The second thing that set this ball apart from those Combat Center units hosted in recent weeks was the absence of Marines. The most obvious sign, however, MORE

Distinguished Marines stamps unveiled among Navajo November 19, 2005 — Commemorative stamps issued by the United States Postal Service come out regularly. There are commemorative collector stamps for great inventors and U.S. presidents, for national holidays and remembered events in history, and for almost every special occasion or notable person in history. Now there is a new stamp, which strikes a little closer to MORE

CREDO, PREP help keep marriages strong November 18, 2005 — Marines and Sailors face stressful problems daily. Regardless of age, background or status these problems can wear a service member down. Two organization aboard the Combat Center exist to combat this stress before it becomes too much of a problem. The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation and the Prevention and Relationship MORE

2/7’s RBE fights battle off battlefield November 18, 2005 — “Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. The Marines don't have that problem.” — Ronald Reagan, former President of the United States; 1985From July 2 through 7, a wave of infantrymen set off on an expedition that consisted of fighting a world enemy, stabilizing and securing a society that yearned for MORE

Bronze star recipient gives credit to platoon November 18, 2005 — A scout sniper from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing device for his valorous actions during Operation Iraqi Freedom 2 from September 2004 until March 2005 in a ceremony held Nov. 18 at the 1/7 battalion headquarters. Serving as the team leader of the 1/7 Scout Sniper Platoon, Sgt. Lance MORE

Golfers raise money for Toys for Tots November 18, 2005 — Combat Center residents played through 18 holes of golf in support of the 3rd Annual Toys for Tots Golf Tournament Nov. 18 at Desert Winds Golf Course. The weather was clear without a cloud in the sky and only a light breeze in the air – it was a good day for golf. “The turnout was pretty good,” said Fred Bryant, coordinator for the tournament and MORE

‘Walk of Honor’ remembers America’s heroes November 17, 2005 — “I hate war. I detest it… But I love freedom more,” said retired Army Lt. Col. Richard D. Wandke, a volunteer speaker at the Veterans Advisory Council’s Walk of Honor program. Wandke, commanding officer at the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps at Santiago High School in Garden Grove, Calif., was one of a few veterans to share their story with MORE

NRA rifle competition hits the Combat Center November 17, 2005 — The 46th Annual Twentynine Palms National Rifle Association Long Range Regional rifle matches were held at the Combat Center’s Marksmanship Training Unit rifle range Nov. 17 to 19. Thirty-two people affiliated with the NRA and Marine Corps marksmanship teams participated in the event, which is just about three years younger than the base. MORE

Dodgeball tourney closes November 16, 2005 — The final drama in the explosive three-day Thanksgiving Dodgeball Tournament came to an end Nov. 16 at the East Gym. With nine of the 17 teams eliminated, only eight remained to fight for the championship. Half way through day two, the A-Team aimed to take the tournament without any losses. “We’re positive about the games ahead,” said Matthew MORE

3/4 shuts out CLB-7/MWSS-374, will face Tanks in championship November 16, 2005 — The smell of freshly-cut grass permeated the chilling night air as Felix Field came alive again Nov. 16 when players and more than 100 fans gathered for the first set of playoff games of the Commanding General’s Tackle Football League.The four teams fought for their respective spots in this week’s championship game in the single elimination-style MORE

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