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Then and Now - Birthday ceremony a work in progress

The Marine Corps Birthday celebration is a timeless reminder to those who wear the eagle, globe and anchor where they come from and the weight their title bears to the world. Since the dawning of its existence, the Corps has exemplified its ability to maintain tradition and honor on and off the battlefield. Little has changed since then. Today, the

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Comm. school bids farewell to XO

Good men and women join the Marine Corps family every day, and they stay in the family for the rest of their lives. Marines don’t truly leave their family of brothers and sisters, but merely resign their position as active members in the service. The Corps recently said goodbye to a brother as he bid farewell to pursue his future in the civilian

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Systems Command large presence at National Museum of the Marine Corps dedication

Nearly 15,000 invited guests are expected to participate in the formal dedication of the new National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 10, and Marine Corps Systems Command is a major contributor to the festivities. While the museum will serve as a lasting tribute to Marines, MARCORSYSCOM will give guests an opportunity to see the operational

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Marilyn Paige, wife of Medal of Honor recipient Col. Mitchell Paige, poses with children from the Middle School dedicated in his honor Nov. 3. - Marilyn Paige, wife of Medal of Honor recipient Col. Mitchell Paige, poses with children from the Middle School dedicated in his honor Nov. 3.

New middle school named after Medal of Honor recipient

The Desert Sands Unified School District held a dedication ceremony for the new Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School here Nov. 3. The school was named after Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Marine Col. Mitchell Paige, after a unanimous decision by the district staff, parents and the La Quinta community, said Peggy Reyes, the district’s

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Marines from 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, wait in a trench during a simulated mortar attack during their final exercise of Mojave Viper Oct. 31. - Marines from 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, wait in a trench during a simulated mortar attack during their final exercise of Mojave Viper Oct. 31.

2/7 Fox readies their ‘boots’ for Iraq

Marines and sailors in the line of fire face a hostile enemy every day. Improvised explosive devices, snipers and suicide bombers are a common threat to American military members in today’s war zones.With an abundance of new Marines, some may think Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, could be seriously unprepared for the dangers they

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Assistant Commandant of Marine Corps visits Ramadi

General Bob Magnus, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, visited the Marines of 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment at Hurricane Point in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on Nov. 1. More than 50 Marines and sailors gathered in the battalion conference room for the chance to meet the assistant commandant. “This was a rare opportunity,” said Pvt. Jaime A.

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A tank sits in the training area as the sun sets behind it. Marines from 1st Tank Battalion celebrated their 65th birthday Nov.1 at Gray Field. - A tank sits in the training area as the sun sets behind it. Marines from 1st Tank Battalion celebrated their 65th birthday Nov.1 at Gray Field.

1st Tank Battalion celebrates 65th anniversary

Marines of 1st Tank Battalion along with Bravo Squadron, 1st Armored Regiment, Australian Army, gathered on Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the battalion Nov. 1. The battalion, which was activated Nov. 1, 1941, at Camp Lejeune, N.C., as the Marine Corps’ first tank battalion had a static display and honored the

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Then and Now - Birthday ceremony a work in progress

Comm. school bids farewell to XO

Systems Command large presence at National Museum of the Marine Corps dedication

Marine leader, actors recognize a few

Combat cooks' ingenuity delivers

Leadership course prepares Marines, sailors for SNCO rank

New middle school named after Medal of Honor recipient

2/7 Fox readies their ‘boots’ for Iraq

Assistant Commandant of Marine Corps visits Ramadi

1st Tank Battalion celebrates 65th anniversary

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