Entries for December 2006

Thank You from Toys for Tots!

Posted by WebSgt on Sunday, December 31, 2006 :: Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2007
415 Views :: Toys for Tots

"Thank You" Thank You to all those who supported the 2006 campaign to make it so successful in taking care of Westchester's youngsters in need. We look forward to preparing for the 2007 campaign with all our partners in this great charitable activity.

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Passing of Detachment Life Member Armand J. Chauvin, Sr., Sergeant Major, USMC (Ret)

Posted by WebSgt on Saturday, December 30, 2006 :: Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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It is with deep regret that we announce the passing Detachment Life Member Armand J. Chauvin Sr. Armand J. Chauvin, Sr., Sergeant Major, United States Marine Corps Retired, age 59, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2006, in Diamondhead, MS. He was born in New Orleans, LA, December 21, 1946, and has been a resident of the MS Coast since 1995. He attended St. Augustine High School and grad...

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Toys for Tots

Posted by WebSgt on Saturday, December 09, 2006 :: Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2007
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2006 - The Marine Corps is renowned for its fighting ability, but the organization also is famous for its nearly 60-year tradition of ensuring needy children don't have empty Christmas stockings. The "Toys for Tots" program began in the fall of 1947 when a group of Marine Reservists based in Los Angeles collected and delivered 5,000 toys to local needy children, according to...

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Let's Say Thanks

Posted by WebSgt on Saturday, December 09, 2006 :: Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2007
250 Views :: News from the Web, Support Our Troops

Xerox is sponsoring a unique program, "Lets Say Thanks" which is in support of our Troops. Visit www.LetsSayThanks.com, web site, and pick out a thank you card. Xerox will print it and it will be sent to Military Personnel stationed overseas. Please send a card. It is FREE and it only takes a second.

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