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Entries for the 'News from the Web' Category
| Legislation Allows Veterans to Salute the Flag |
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Posted by WebSgt on Wednesday, August 08, 2007 :: Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2007
120 Views :: News from the Web
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today praised the passage by unanimous consent of his bill (S.1877) clarifying U.S. law to allow veterans and servicemen not in uniform to salute the flag. Current law (US Code Title 4, Chapter 1) states that veterans and servicemen not in uniform should place their hand over their heart without clarifying whether they can or should salute...
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| Elizabeth Mendez aka Sgt. Elizabeth A. Quinones |
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Posted by WebSgt on Friday, July 13, 2007 :: Last Updated: Sunday, October 21, 2007
180 Views :: Member News, News from the Web
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Single titled "United" Mp3 available now!!!Sent by Rick Leal
Continuing to spread the word, this past November Elizabeth sang her single "United" at the Veterans Day Breakfast Reception on Veterans Day held at Gracie Mansion & the parade held in New York City. As soon as she belted out "United we stand, if we're divided we’ll fall" the audience was speechless. "What a gift and wh...
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| New hands take charge of Blue Diamond |
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Posted by WebSgt on Friday, July 13, 2007 :: Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2007
219 Views :: Member News, News from the Web, Marine Corps News
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Maj. Gen. John M. Paxton Jr. stands by to relinquish command of the 1st Marine Division to Brig. Gen. Richard P. Mills in a ceremony May 22. Paxton served as the 1st Marine Division's Commanding General beginning August 2006.
Submitted on: 05/24/2007 07:05:31 PMStory ID#: 200752419531By Lance Cpl. Jerry Murphy, MCB Camp Pendleton
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP...
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| Month of May Dedicated to Appreciating Servicemembers |
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Posted by WebSgt on Tuesday, May 01, 2007 :: Last Updated: Thursday, October 11, 2007
131 Views :: News from the Web, Support Our Troops
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WASHINGTON, May 1, 2007 - In an effort to draw attention to the personal sacrifices of the men and women of the armed forces and their families, Congress has designated May as National Military Appreciation Month.
The congressional resolution, passed in 2004, states that the House and Senate "support the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month." It urges the president to i...
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| Marine Receives Distinguished Flying Cross at Buckingham Palace |
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Posted by WebSgt on Friday, March 23, 2007 :: Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2007
174 Views :: News from the Web, Marine Corps News, Armed Forces Press
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By Gunnery Sgt. Donald E. Preston, USMCSpecial to American Forces Press Service
LONDON, March 23, 2007 - A U.S. Marine appeared before Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace March 21 to receive the United Kingdom's Distinguished Flying Cross for saving lives and in recognition for his bravery during combat operations in Iraq.
Marine Maj. William D. Chesarek Jr., is the first U.S. servicemember...
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