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Former Marines, are you now saluting during the National Anthem?

Posted by WebSgt on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 :: Last Updated: Tuesday, February 03, 2009
502 Views :: News from the Web, Marine Corps News

General Conway, Commandant of the Marine Corps issued the following ALMAR (052/08) in regards to recent changesin the law. 1. This ALMAR reinforces the importance of our customs and traditions and amplifies the provisions of the reference for rendering salutes and honors to the National flag; the proper conduct of the Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony; and the playing o...

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New GI Bill Carries Different Eligibility, Benefits

Posted by WebSgt on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 :: Last Updated: Tuesday, February 03, 2009
536 Views :: News from the Web, Support Our Troops, American Forces Press Service

By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2009 - A series of educational assistance programs administered by the Veterans Affairs Department, commonly called the GI Bill, have helped servicemembers pursue post-secondary learning for decades. Soon, another program will be added to the mix: The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Bill will be available to qualified individ...

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Support our Young Marines

Posted by WebSgt on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 :: Last Updated: Friday, April 10, 2009
593 Views :: Detachment News, News from the Web, Young Marine News

Many of you may have received the Marine Corps League National Commandant's request to support the National Young Marines program due to the large cut in Federal monies that had previously been granted to it. Your individual support is necessary. Maximize your support dollars!Consider donating to a Young Marines unit in your area / region. Your donation will be going to all the youngs...

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Nearly 11,000 Survivors to Receive Retroactive Payments by New Years

Posted by WebSgt on Sunday, December 28, 2008 :: Last Updated: Sunday, December 28, 2008
382 Views :: News from the Web, Support Our Troops

Search for Other Eligible Survivors Continues The Department of Veterans Affairs has identified nearly 11,000 surviving spouses of deceased veterans who will receive a lump-sum payment before the New Year to correct an error in their VA benefits. Also documented were more than 73,000 who had been previously paid. VA officials are still tracking down eligible survivors. “I am pleased that o...

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Authentic Memorabilia Honoring New Navy Ship

Posted by WebSgt on Friday, December 05, 2008 :: Last Updated: Friday, December 05, 2008
293 Views :: News from the Web

New York, December 3, 2008 – Authentic USS NEW YORK (LPD21) memorabilia are now available from the Ship’s Store section of the official USS NEW YORK Commissioning Committee Web site located at www.USSNY.org. USS NEW YORK is a U.S. Navy ship currently under construction in Louisiana. The ship, containing more than seven tons of steel from the fallen World Trade Center, is exp...

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