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  • New Names Etched Into Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
    Posted by WebSgt on 08 May 2008 :: Last Updated: 08 May 2008 :: 17 Views

    By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service  WASHINGTON, May 7, 2008 - The names of four U.S. servicemembers were etched into the glossy black walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this week alongside more than 58,000 of their fallen comrades. Finishing the addition today was the name of Raymond C. Mason, a Marine lance corporal who died a year ago as a result of ailing health ste...

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  • New Joint Staff Team Evaluates Wounded Warrior Programs
    Posted by WebSgt on 08 May 2008 :: Last Updated: 08 May 2008 :: 14 Views

    By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service  WASHINGTON, May 7, 2008 - A joint team formed by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is looking at the broad range of care and support services for wounded warriors to find any gaps and tap into best practices to share across the force. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen stood up the Joint Staff Wounded Warrior Integration Team in late April and appo...

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  • New perks for reservists who recruit others
    Posted by WebSgt on 07 May 2008 :: Last Updated: 07 May 2008 :: 17 Views

    By Trista Talton - Staff writerPosted : Saturday May 3, 2008 8:01:33 EDT JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Marine reservists are eligible to receive more retirement points for getting civilians to sign on the dotted line, according to a recently released Corps-wide message. Reservists also will get additional points for persuading prior-service Individual Ready Reserve Marines to affiliate with a Selected M...

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  • Lint Center Announces New Scholarships
    Posted by WebSgt on 07 May 2008 :: Last Updated: 07 May 2008 :: 20 Views

    Lint Center for National Security Studies, Inc   Lint Center Announces New Scholarships   Center Launches the Jim & Anna Hyonjoo Lint Scholarship to Support America’s Future National Security Scholars WASHINGTON, D.C., May 1, 2008 – The Lint Center for National Security Studies, a non-profit organization created to further the educational development of the next ge...

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  • Marine Days’ in Times Square, Central Park
    Posted by WebSgt on 07 May 2008 :: Last Updated: 07 May 2008 :: 19 Views

    NEW YORK (April 25, 2008) — The U.S. Marine Corps will be hosting Marine-themed festivities showcasing various military demonstrations and cutting-edge defense systems in Manhattan May 23-24 as part of Fleet Week 2008. The “Marine Days” will take place in two locations: at Central Park, at Dead Road on 5th Avenue and 72nd St., May 23; and also in Times Square between Broadway and 7th ...

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  • President's Proclamation Honors Troops' Spouses
    Posted by WebSgt on 07 May 2008 :: Last Updated: 07 May 2008 :: 17 Views

    American Forces Press Service  WASHINGTON, May 5, 2008 - Military spouses embody the courage, nobility of duty, and love of country that inspire every American. On Military Spouse Day, we pay tribute to the husbands and wives who support their spouses in America's Armed Forces during times of war and peace. The legacy of military spouses began when colonial Americans were fighting for ind...

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  • Fleet Week Helicopter Raid Demostrations
    Posted by WebSgt on 07 May 2008 :: Last Updated: 07 May 2008 :: 26 Views

    NEW YORK (April 25, 2008) — U.S. Marines will be conducting helicopter raid demonstrations to the public throughout New York City May 22-27 as part of Fleet Week 2008. The events will take place at the following locations and times: Thursday, May 22Cunningham Park, Queens (9-11 a.m.)Prospect Park, Brooklyn (2-4 p.m.) Friday, May 23Tottenville High School, Staten Isl...

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  • Silver Star Families Plan Day of Remembrance
    Posted by WebSgt on 29 Apr 2008 :: Last Updated: 29 Apr 2008 :: 65 Views

    By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service  WASHINGTON, April 28, 2008 - Last year, 44 states and the District of Columbia proclaimed celebrated May 1 as Silver Star Day. This year, Silver Star Families of America, which began the grassroots movement, is hoping all 50 states will remember and honor their wounded and ill veterans May 1 to kick off Military Appreciation Month. "...

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  • Free Tuition for NYS Combat Veterans
    Posted by WebSgt on 29 Apr 2008 :: Last Updated: 29 Apr 2008 :: 51 Views

    Daniel A. FriedmanAssistant Director-New YorkUSDOL/VETS NYS has amended Section 669(a) of NYS Education Law to provide the equivalent of 4 years under graduate, or 3 years graduate tuition at the rate charged by SUNY for all NYS veterans who served in a combat theater of operations for which a expeditionary medal or campaign ribbon was issued from 1961 on forward.  The award may used for any...

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  • 2008 Military Handbooks
    Posted by WebSgt on 17 Apr 2008 :: Last Updated: 17 Apr 2008 :: 50 Views

    The 2008 Military Handbooks  are now available.  To get your free copy visit www.militaryhandbooks.com. Handbooks include: 2008 Base Installation Directory 2008 US Military Retired Handbook 2008 Getting Uncle Same to pay for your college degree 2008 Benefits for Veterans and Dependents Handbook 2008 Military Children's Scholarship Handbook. The website als...

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  • Beirut 25th Remembrance Services
    Posted by WebSgt on 17 Apr 2008 :: Last Updated: 17 Apr 2008 :: 65 Views

    Dedicating the Cpl James Jackowski USMC (KIA Beirut Bombing October 1983) Memorial Circa 1990. Dedicating the Cpl James Jackowski USMC (KIA Beirut Bombing October 1983) Memorial on Rt 35 South Salem, NY with Young Marines of White Plains and Marine Corps League. Pictured (left to right)Rear Row: Detachment Life Members Victor Cisternino, Lu Caldara Front Row: Pvt Morton, LCpl Gabriel Phifer (M...

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5/17/2008 5/17/2008 Welcome Home Operation Enduring & Iraqi Freedom Vets
5/26/2008 5/26/2008 Memorial Day Parade White Plains, NY
5/30/2008 5/30/2008 Memorial Day Parade -Mamoroneck NY
5/31/2008 6/1/2008 MCL Department of NY Service Rifle Matches
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6/4/2008 6/4/2008 Detachment Meeting
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7/16/2008 7/20/2008 Department of New York Annual Convention
8/6/2008 8/6/2008 Detachment Meeting
8/10/2008 8/16/2008 Marine Corps League 2008 National Convention
8/16/2008 8/16/2008 MCL Department of NY Service Rifle Matches
8/17/2008 8/17/2008 MCL Department of NY Service Pistol Matches
9/3/2008 9/3/2008 Detachment Meeting
10/1/2008 10/1/2008 Detachment Meeting
10/23/2008 10/23/2008 Beirut 25th Remembrance Services
11/5/2008 11/5/2008 Detachment Meeting
11/9/2008 11/9/2008 Marine Corps Anniversary Brunch
11/10/2008 11/10/2008 Marine Corps Birthday
11/11/2008 11/11/2008 USS Intrepid Reopening
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Welcome Home Parade, Crestwood, NY 13 September 2003. The neighborhood honored the three Marines for their service in the war in Iraq with a parade from the Crestwood Metro-North Railroad station to Annunciation School. At a rally following the parade in Annunciation's gym, Richard Grecco, an assistant secretary of defense awarded Majors Powers, Sadowski and O'Connor with the personal coins of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Gen. Richard Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.<p>Photo Credit: Turhan Von Brandon (Westchester County Detachment)</p>
Al Cavallo (Commandant Westchester County Detachment), Barney Cohen (Commandant North Shore Queens Detachment), Lu Caldara at the MCL North Shore Detachment Ball, 8 November 2003.
Some Iraqi children try to sell cigarettes off the side of Highway 27, to the 1st Marine Division, Division Main, convoy in the city of Ash Shumali, Iraq, who are there in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, April 2, 2003. <p>Photo Credit: DoD Photo: Lance Cpl. Jennifer Krusen, USMC</p>
A crowded meeting room at the Department of New York Convention, Albany, NY - 12 July 2003<p>Photo Credit: Steve Topilnycky (Westchester County Detachment)</p>
YM Jonathan Rayo, the Youngest Marine present eats a piece of cake with the oldest Marien present, Robert Reisman, looking on.
Double Timing at the Korean Marine Camp. Cadets in Green; Escorts in Red; Hosts in Gold.</p><p> Young Marines attended the International Army Cadet Exchange (ACE) in South Korea from 15 July 2006 to 29 July 2006.</p>
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