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President nominates new commandant

Posted by WebSgt on Friday, July 23, 2010 :: Last Updated: Friday, July 23, 2010
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By Cpl. Scott Schmidt Headquarters Marine Corps20 July 2010 ARLINGTON, Va. — President Barack Obama announced his nomination July 20 for Gen. James F. Amos to be appointed 35th commandant of the Marine Corps. The announcement came after Amos, currently the Corps’ second in command, was recommended for the position by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Defense Secretary Robert ...

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U.S. Marine Corps presents Marine Days in Manhattan

Posted by WebSgt on Saturday, May 16, 2009 :: Last Updated: Saturday, May 16, 2009
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5/12/2009Headquarters Marine Corps, New York City BranchGySgt. Soukhi Forbes(347) 213-8385Soukhi.forbes@usmc.mil NEW YORK CITY – The United States Marine Corps will be hosting Marine-themed festivities showcasing various defense military demonstrations and cutting-edge defense systems in Manhattan May 21 and 23 as part of Fleet Week. The “Marine Days” will take place in two loc...

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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
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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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Passing of our 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps

Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, October 30, 2008 :: Last Updated: Thursday, October 30, 2008
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From: General James T ConwayCommandantUnited States Marine Corps Generals, Admirals, and Senior Executives, It is with deep regret that I announce the death this afternoon, 30 October 2008, of General Robert H. Barrow, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired, our 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps and a highly decorated veteran of three wars. In accordance with Article 1288 of Navy Regulations, when a fo...

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Amos advances to general, becomes assistant commandant

Posted by WebSgt on Sunday, July 20, 2008 :: Last Updated: Sunday, July 20, 2008
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7/3/2008 By Gunnery Sgt. Will Price, Marine Barracks 8th & I WASHINGTON — After advancing to general in a July 2 ceremony presided by the commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. James F. Amos assumed duties as 31st assistant commandant of the Marine Corps today. Among more than 300 guests at the Marine Barracks ceremony in Crawford Hall were former commandants and assistant commandants, in...

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