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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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Fee Waiver for Disabled Veterans (Westchester County)

Posted by WebSgt on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 :: Last Updated: Wednesday, October 29, 2008
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In keeping with New York State's policy of allowing disable veterans to play on State golf courses for free, Commissioner Stout proposed instituting a similar policy. There are approximately 70,000 Veterans residing in Westchester County, of which approximately 20% may be eligible for Disabled Veteran status. Of those veterans, it is estimated that no more than 20% of them would utilize the Count...

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New Law to Prohibit Disturbances at Military Funerals or Memorial Services Takes Effect

Posted by WebSgt on Friday, October 03, 2008 :: Last Updated: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
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Senator John A. DeFrancisco (R-I-C, Syracuse) today announced that his bill (S56B) to prohibit demonstrations and disturbances during funerals, burials or memorial services has become law. "Funerals are private affairs that should remain peaceful and uninterrupted," said Senator DeFrancisco. "Unfortunately, there are people who are not being respectful of the right of a soldier’s family to...

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President Signs Feinstein-Chambliss-Nunes-Costa Legislation to Protect Benefits of America’s Military “Sole Survivors”

Posted by WebSgt on Saturday, September 13, 2008 :: Last Updated: Saturday, September 13, 2008
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-Hubbard Act fixes flawed “sole survivor” policy, honors California’s Hubbard brothers- Washington, DC –President Bush today signed into law the Hubbard Act, to protect the benefits of America’s military “sole survivors,” introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), Represen...

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2008 Toys for Tots Kickoff

Posted by WebSgt on Thursday, August 28, 2008 :: Last Updated: Sunday, December 28, 2008
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We are asking for your participation in the 2008 " Toys for Tots" program of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Westchester County Detachment of the Marine Corps League. The program will run through December 19. If gifts come in after that date, they will be picked up at a convenient time since the support for the children’s institutions is year round. Drop points may be establish...

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