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100 miles to Ground Zero

Posted on June 17, 2012 by jtozer

Marines and Sailors from the 25th Marine Regiment recently took part in a 100-mile run, ending at Ground Zero, to honor others from their unit who gave their lives to preserve freedom. Video provided by DMA Marines

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Worth a Thousand Words: Flight Ops

Posted on June 17, 2012 by dmoss

Sailors secure an AV-8B Harrier to the flight deck of the USS Peleliu before refueling the aircraft during daily flight operations as part of PHIBRON Three and 15th MEU APHIBRON-MEU Interoperability Training off the coast of southern California. The purpose …
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Marines Land in Cleveland

Posted on June 16, 2012 by jtozer

Every year one lucky city is named as the home for Marine Week, this years host of the Marine Corps is Cleveland, Ohio. The purpose of Marine Week is to connect the Marines to the American public. It gives the …
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Worth a Thousand Words: 68th D-Day Anniversary

Posted on June 16, 2012 by dmoss

A French re-enactor, dressed in WWII garb, smiles for a photo during D-Day celebration at Ste. Mere Eglise, June 3. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, re-enacted the …
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Panetta Salutes Gay, Lesbian Service Members’ Dedicated Duty

Posted on June 15, 2012 by glenn.selby

The pursuit of equality is fundamental to the American story, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said in a video message released today to thank gay and lesbian service members and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civilians for their dedicated service …
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