Area Comic Book Stores Band Together to Form Superheroes for Toys for Tots Nov 17, 2009
In 2008, Marines distributed gifts to 7. 6 million children in over 650 communities nationwide. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A day for veterans Nov 12, 2009
Ernie Brace, who joined the Marines in 1947 at the age of 15, and spent seven years, 10 months and one week as a prisoner of war as a civilian in Laos, said he has told his story many times since being released in 1973. During the Veterans Day ceremony Wednesday, he said it was time for the returning soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan to tell their stories. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Oct 23, 2009
US marines in California train for action abroad. Pictures of Cameroon's new fashion wave. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Woodbury Selectmen Slate Town Meeting On Property Purchase Sep 2, 2009
Lt. Sherwood is part of an all-female Marines unit stationed in Afghanistan, said Mr. Bartlett. He said Lt. Sherwood is expected to be home on leave in October. (Voices, CT)
Comings and Goings: Dancer opening new studio Jul 5, 2009
The hangar will provide maintenance and technical space for defense contractors who support the Marines Corps Air Station Yuma, the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground and other Department of Defense programs. Project completion and grand opening of the Pappy Boyington hangar is anticipated for late fall. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Retiring Town Clerk Fabiano is grand marshal of June 27 Braintree parade Jun 19, 2009
The U. S. Marines Silent Drill Platoon is making the trip to Braintree to participate in the festivities, due in large part to the support of four local hotels. The Extended Stay America Hotel, the Hampton Inn, the Holiday Inn Express, and the Candlewood Suites have granted overnight accommodations for this Marine contingent visiting Braintree, and thanks to Artie Kyranis of Maria s Italian Restaurant on Quincy Avenue, the soldiers will be given a feast to remember early in the evening. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Deltona High School grad served in Afghanistan Mar 17, 2009
The hardest part was seeing (deceased) Marines coming in stretchers for the ramp ceremony and loading them on C-130s (airplanes) and giving them the last salute before they got shipped home ... They sent packages for myself and my fellow Marines ... Q. Are you planning to make a career of the Marines. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Teen fires shots at deputy Mar 4, 2009
JUST WONDERING wrote on Feb 14, 2009 4:09 PM:" Is anybody tracing back all these guns that are being used by these criminals?Are they stolen, are they bought legally, are they brought in on the black market? Just watching "you tube"you see numerous guns and many don't look like they are legal.We need to send in the MARINES to the projects to do house to house searches.Think of all the lives that could be saved. ". MISSED OPPORTUNITY wrote on Feb 11, 2009 5:51 PM:" The officer should have put him... (L Observateur, LA)
Clinton warns NKorea on missile launch Feb 17, 2009
Under the deal, which has been in the works for years, 8,000 Marines now stationed on the Japanese island of Okinawa will be moved to the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam. There are 50,000 American troops in Japan, about 20,000 of them on Okinawa. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Clinton warns N. Korea on nukes Feb 17, 2009
In Tokyo, Clinton will try to reassure a jittery nation of the importance the United States places on ties with Japan and will sign an agreement to move about 8,000 of the 50,000 Marines on the island of Okinawa to the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam. In a nod toward Japan s role in international affairs, Clinton is also expected to announce that she will send the special U.S. envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan to a Japanese-hosted donors conference for Pakistan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
