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"They told (us) to open up the Embassy, or "we'll blow you away." And then they looked up and saw the Marines on the roof with these really big guns, and they said in Somali, "Igaralli ahow," which means "Excuse me, I didn't mean it, my mistake." -- Karen Aquilar, in the U.S. Embassy; Mogadishu, Somalia, 1991
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1926Marines served at Shanghai, China, and aboard ship during the Yangtze Service Campaign, 3 Sep 1926 - 21 Oct 1927.
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  • Passing of Detachment Life Member Vincent W. Lanna
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    Passing of Detachment Life Member Vincent W. Lanna
    It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Detachment Life Member Vincent W. Lanna, Retired Major General Commander 42nd Infantry Division New York Army National Guard who died after a short illness on Thursday August 26, 2010 at age 84. He was born on December 23, 1925 to Ettore and Clelia Lanna in Yonkers. Vincent was a prominent Criminal Attorney, well respected by all. He was a 2 S...Read Full Story...
  • Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Key to Recruiting and Retention
    Posted by WebSgt on 23 Jul 2010 :: Last Updated: 23 Jul 2010 :: 134 Views
    Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits Key to Recruiting and Retention
    By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. Carden American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, July 21, 2010 - Proposed changes to the post-9/11 GI Bill would improve military readiness, a senior Pentagon official said today at a Capitol Hill hearing. Robert E. Clark, assistant director for accessions policy in the office of the defense undersecretary for personnel and readiness, also said education benef...Read Full Story...
  • President nominates new commandant
    Posted by WebSgt on 23 Jul 2010 :: Last Updated: 23 Jul 2010 :: 109 Views
    By Cpl. Scott Schmidt Headquarters Marine Corps20 July 2010 ARLINGTON, Va.  — President Barack Obama announced his nomination July 20 for Gen. James F. Amos to be appointed 35th commandant of the Marine Corps. The announcement came after Amos, currently the Corps’ second in command, was recommended for the position by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Defense Secretary Robert ...Read Full Story...
  • Restoration Complete for Vietnam War Memorial Statue
    Posted by WebSgt on 19 Jul 2010 :: Last Updated: 23 Jul 2010 :: 101 Views
    Restoration Complete for Vietnam War Memorial Statue
    By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael J. CardenAmerican Forces Press Service Left to right: Retired Army Brig. Gen. George Price; John Piltzecker, National Mall and Memorial Parks superintendent; Lindy Hart, widow of sculptor Frederick Hart; and Jan Scruggs, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund founder and president, unveil the Three Servicemen Statue during a rededication ceremony at the National Mall in...Read Full Story...
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    Posted by WebSgt on 19 Jul 2010 :: Last Updated: 19 Jul 2010 :: 95 Views
    National Resource Directory
    The U.S. Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs, as part of their continued commitment to our Nation‘s Service Members, Veterans, and their families, launched a new and improved National Resource Directory (www.nationalresourcedirectory.gov). This free online tool provides access to thousands of services, programs and resources at the national, state and community level. The we...Read Full Story...
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Life Member Gen. Robert Magnus USMC Assistant CMC with Gen. Michael W. Hagee USMC CMC and Sergeant Major John L. Estrada USMC Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps at 8th & I Marine Barracks Evening Parade honoring LtGen Ron Christmas USMC ret, President of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, June 30, 2006
Marines of 3/25 Scout Snipers scanning for insurgents after attack on 8 March 2005,  in Iraq.
Sgt Elizabeth Quinones USMCR with Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrion, 1/27/2006, at the NACoPRW's (National Conference of Puerto Rican Women) Installation Luncheon.
Flag Day, 14 June 2004,  launched our detachment's "US Flag Disposal Bin" project.  James A. Mazzone,  Jr. Vice Commandant, Committe Chairman unvails the project to the public at the dedication ceremonies at the White Plains Post Office, White Plains, NY.<p>Photo Credit: Alex Leonzi (Westchester County Detachment)</p>
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