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The Green Bullet: Good for the environment, bad for the enemy

The Army has developed a deadlier and more effective round of ammunition, which is lead-free and environmentally friendly.The M855-A1 cartridge, also known as the green bullet, uses a 24.3 gram copper projectile instead of lead, said Jerry Mazza, the program manager for ammunition, Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.The

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The Baltimore Korean War Veterans Honor Guard posts the colors during the Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington July 27. The ceremony marked the 57th anniversary of the cease fire agreement between the United Nations forces, North Korea and China, effectively ending the Korean War. - The Baltimore Korean War Veterans Honor Guard posts the colors during the Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Ceremony at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington July 27. The ceremony marked the 57th anniversary of the cease fire agreement between the United Nations forces, North Korea and China, effectively ending the Korean War.

Honoring the end of the ‘Forgotten War’

Tourists visiting the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington often gaze at the 19 lifelike statues and the images of service members etched on the wall. On July 27, the veterans depicted throughout the memorial were on hand to commemorate the armistice that ended their war.The ceremony honored National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, which

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Lt. Col. Mike Corrado, a country-rock musician serving with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, tunes his guitar during a warm-up session at Six Flags America, Mitchellville, Md., July 24, 2010. Corrado learned to play the guitar as an alternative to the drums when he was living in the barracks at The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. - Lt. Col. Mike Corrado, a country-rock musician serving with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, tunes his guitar during a warm-up session at Six Flags America, Mitchellville, Md., July 24, 2010. Corrado learned to play the guitar as an alternative to the drums when he was living in the barracks at The Citadel, Charleston, S.C.

Gold Star families treated to weekend in Washington

Marines welcomed hundreds of Gold Star families to the national capital region recently for the Families United Weekend of Remembrance July 23-24.“This weekend, America has shown they will comfort and support these families,” said Gunnery Sgt. William Dixon, a funeral director for the Marine Corps. More than 2,000 Gold Star family members attended

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Marines to get environmentally friendly reserve center in Maine

Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic awarded an $8 million firm-fixed price contract July 23 to Nutmeg Companies, Inc. of Norwich, Conn. for design and construction of the Marine Corps Reserve Center for A Company, 1st Battalion, 25th Marine (1/25) 4th Marine Division. The project includes the design and construction of a

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Lt. Col. Mike Corrado, a country-rock musician serving with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, tunes his guitar during a warm-up session at Six Flags America, Mitchellville, Md., July 24, 2010. Corrado learned to play the guitar as an alternative to the drums when he was living in the barracks at The Citadel, Charleston, S.C. - Lt. Col. Mike Corrado, a country-rock musician serving with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, tunes his guitar during a warm-up session at Six Flags America, Mitchellville, Md., July 24, 2010. Corrado learned to play the guitar as an alternative to the drums when he was living in the barracks at The Citadel, Charleston, S.C.

Author submits idea to Pepsi Refresh Project to send children’s book across the Corps

The author of a children’s book about Marines is competing for funding to send his book to thousands of children who have deployed parents.Capt. Brandon W. Barnett, author of “A Salute to Our Heroes: The U.S. Marines,” submitted his idea to the Pepsi Refresh Project to help pay for 5,000 copies, which will be sent to installations across the Corps.

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Cpl. Jared Litke, a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, gets ready to load a second magazine into his M16 national match rifle during a rapid fire session at the rifle range aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 14, 2010. The Marine Corps Shooting Team is made up of some of the Corps’ best shots and competes nationwide, as well as establishing a cadre of experienced marksmen to pass knowledge to the next generation of devil dogs. - Cpl. Jared Litke, a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, gets ready to load a second magazine into his M16 national match rifle during a rapid fire session at the rifle range aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., July 14, 2010. The Marine Corps Shooting Team is made up of some of the Corps’ best shots and competes nationwide, as well as establishing a cadre of experienced marksmen to pass knowledge to the next generation of devil dogs.