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Service members and their families enjoy a free Thanksgiving feast for military provided by Arena Stage in Washingtion Nov. 25. Arena stage provided dinner and a show for 260 people who couldn't travel over the holiday weekend. - Service members and their families enjoy a free Thanksgiving feast for military provided by Arena Stage in Washingtion Nov. 25. Arena stage provided dinner and a show for 260 people who couldn't travel over the holiday weekend.

::r::::n::The Sergeant Merlin German Wounded Warrior Call Center assists WII Marines, Marine veterans and sailors attached to or in direct support of Marine units, and their families with a variety of needs. From obtaining benefits and referrals, to providing information on employment opportunities and a multitude of other resources, the support from the WWR is available day and night to Marines and their families, wherever they are. - ::r::::n::The Sergeant Merlin German Wounded Warrior Call Center assists WII Marines, Marine veterans and sailors attached to or in direct support of Marine units, and their families with a variety of needs. From obtaining benefits and referrals, to providing information on employment opportunities and a multitude of other resources, the support from the WWR is available day and night to Marines and their families, wherever they are.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos responds to questions about transfering Marines from Afghanistan to the Pacific in Arlington Va., Nov 18. He talked about the future of the Marine Corps and its importance to the United States. - Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos responds to questions about transfering Marines from Afghanistan to the Pacific in Arlington Va., Nov 18. He talked about the future of the Marine Corps and its importance to the United States.

An Air Force B-2 bomber and 16 other aircraft from the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps fly over the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) carrier strike groups during a joint photo exercise (PHOTOEX) that kicks off exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006, the largest joint exercise in recent history. Held in the Guam operating area June 19-23, the exercise includes 28 Naval vessels including three carrier strike groups. Nearly 300 aircraft and approximately 22,000 service members from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are also participating in the exercise.::r::::n:: - An Air Force B-2 bomber and 16 other aircraft from the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps fly over the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) carrier strike groups during a joint photo exercise (PHOTOEX) that kicks off exercise Valiant Shield 2006. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006, the largest joint exercise in recent history. Held in the Guam operating area June 19-23, the exercise includes 28 Naval vessels including three carrier strike groups. Nearly 300 aircraft and approximately 22,000 service members from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are also participating in the exercise.::r::::n::

Students fire PKM general purpose machine guns during the firearms training portion of the Tactical Leaders Course aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Nov. 1. The Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest has started a new course of training with various Afghan security forces with the idea of working together to accomplish a mission. - Students fire PKM general purpose machine guns during the firearms training portion of the Tactical Leaders Course aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Nov. 1. The Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest has started a new course of training with various Afghan security forces with the idea of working together to accomplish a mission.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos cuts the Marine Corps birthday cake during the cake cutting ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington Nov. 8. A sword is used to cut the cake to remind Marines that they are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword so that the nation may live in peace. ::r::::n:: - Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos cuts the Marine Corps birthday cake during the cake cutting ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington Nov. 8. A sword is used to cut the cake to remind Marines that they are a band of warriors, committed to carrying the sword so that the nation may live in peace. ::r::::n::

Sergeant Jason Wilmer washes his horse after a long day of cutting horse training. The three-day training prepared the Marines for the Wounded Warrior Cutting Horse Classic II Friday and the D&M Cattle Company here. - Sergeant Jason Wilmer washes his horse after a long day of cutting horse training. The three-day training prepared the Marines for the Wounded Warrior Cutting Horse Classic II Friday and the D&M Cattle Company here.