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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
6/1/2008 6/1/2008 Memorial Day Dedication-Somers NY
6/4/2008 6/4/2008 Detachment Meeting
7/2/2008 7/2/2008 Detachment Meeting
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
12/3/2008 12/3/2008 Detachment Meeting
1/7/2009 1/7/2009 Detachment Meeting
2/4/2009 2/4/2009 Detachment Meeting
3/4/2009 3/4/2009 Detachment Meeting
4/1/2009 4/1/2009 Detachment Meeting
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Westchester County Legislator, Sergeant Jim Maisano, USMC
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US Flag "Disposal" Ceremony held at the American Legion Post 135, White Plains, NY On 13 November 2004. The ceremony Is held To properly retire used And worn flags representing the United States of America. The Public And other groups And agencies have entrusted these flags To us For proper Disposal. <p>We are mindful of the fact that this ceremony Is one of reverence And respect For our beloved flag And by this ceremony, we bring honor To it. The Marine Corps League, Westchester County Detachment US Flag Disposal Bin Program includes partnership with many US Post Offices In Westchester County And the American Legion Post 135 In White Plains, NY. <p>We were honored with the following guests: Tom Meier, Director VAS, Bill Ryan, Westchester County Legislator, And former White Plains Councilman Glen Hockley.<p>The burning detail was led by Bob Gibson of the American Legion. A prayer was recited And Honors rendered. The American League Post And Marine Corps Standard are dipped, The Firing Squad fires 3 volleys And the Bugler sounds "Taps". The burn detail starts burning the Flags. The ceremony Is ended until will reform again For the same purpose.<p>Photo Credit: Bill Hall (Westchester County Detachment)</p>
The National Museum of the Marine Corps at Quantico, Va., was dedicated Friday, November 10, 2006 and will open to the public on November 13. One of the many exhibits on the weaponry used by Marines over the Corps' history. <p>Photo Credit: Joe Gromelski, Stars and Stripes</p>
USMCR 3/25 Scout Snipers in the Haqlaniyah, Iraq on 25 April 2005.
Tom Delacruz of Covanta Energy moving flags to be disposal of by burning. <p><b><font color='red'>A message from the Detachment Commandant to Covanta Energy:</font></b></p> <p>We of the Marine Corps League, Westchester County Detachment, want to thank you and your organization for assistance in the proper retirement of unserviceable US Flags. </p> <p>Our Detachment started this program last year for the people of Westchester County, NY, and anyone else nearby who would benefit. We have found that our 7 locations are being used on a regular basis to clear out old/ worn flags from the homes of our neighbors and friends. </p> <p>We have held two Flag Retirement Ceremonies since starting the program. Nevertheless, despite our efforts at burning the flags we ran into two problems. The first was plastic flags. The outdoor burning of these flags, while even known to be a small percentage, creates dioxins. The material is carried just a small distance by the smoke then settles. In our case it would be on a children’s playground. We took steps to remove these flags when we disposed of the flags during our ceremonies. The second is the volume of worn flags for retirement. </p> <p>When our Junior Vice Commandant, William Hall, recently contacted you, you were able to help him coordinate the disposal of the flags by burning. The benefit of the Resource Recovery Incinerator is that the plastics are destroyed without producing dioxins because the incineration process controls the temperature of the burn. And the help in destroying the flags by burning helps us because the volume at this time is just overwhelming for outdoor burning.<p> <p>Again, thank you. I notice that you helped us on Flag Day, too, an auspicious coincidence.</p> <p>Semper Fidelis,</p> <p>Al Cavallo<br> Commandant, Westchester Detachment Marine Corps League <p>Photo Credit: Bill Hall (Westchester County Detachment)</p>
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