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| LHD USS New York Gym Equipment Project |
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Posted by WebSgt on Friday, February 16, 2007 :: Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2007
199 Views :: Detachment News, Support Our Troops
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Westchester County Detachment Sr. Vice Commandant Drew McFadden and LtCol Glenn Sadowski, USMCR are spearheading a project to supply a "Bowflex" for the LHD USS New York workout area.
Lt Col Glenn Sadowski and Sr. Vice Drew McFadden thought that we should do something directly for the ship-board troops. LtCol Sadowski suggested supplying the gym with some quality workout equipment. Bowflex ...
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| Special Military Earnings Credit for Social Security |
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Posted by WebSgt on Saturday, January 20, 2007 :: Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2007
100 Views :: News from the Web
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If you served in the active duty military before January 2001 you can get up to $1200 a year earnings credit for the years you served. When you apply for Social Security bring your DD-214 to your local Social Security Office. You only get this benefit if you ask for it. To read more, go to the Social Security Website at: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/military.htm . You do not need to be a ...
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| Stolen Valor Act Signed into Law |
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Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, January 18, 2007 :: Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2007
98 Views :: News from the Web
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President Bush signed legislation in December to crack down on people who falsely wear or claim military decorations. The legislation, dubbed the "Stolen Valor Act," calls for up to six months in prison for anyone who falsely claims to have earned a military honor, and up to a year in prison for fraudulently wearing a Purple Heart, Silver Star or other high military honor. Both crimes would also b...
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| Thank You from Toys for Tots! |
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Posted by WebSgt on Sunday, December 31, 2006 :: Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2007
175 Views :: Toys for Tots
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"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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| Toys for Tots |
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Posted by WebSgt on Saturday, December 09, 2006 :: Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2007
177 Views :: Toys for Tots
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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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