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• Veterans’ transition not always smooth

  
  Wounded Times — Authority: 147
  Veterans’ transition not always smoothBy Anna ArchibaldWednesday, December 9, 2009Underneath his blankets, a cold sweat interrupts his sleep. That single, life-altering day two years ago still... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• N.C. Marine dies in argument over Texas game

  
  Wounded Times — Authority: 147
  SPORTS DIGESTN.C. Marine dies in argument over Texas gameCOMPILED FROM WIRE REPORTSTuesday, December 08, 2009COLLEGE FOOTBALLNorth Carolina Marine dies in argument over Big 12 title... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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• Pakistanis skeptical about a new one billion dollar US embassy

  
  Dr Nasir Khan — Authority: 440
  By Benjamin Joffe-Walt, THe Town Nine Times Posted on 19 Aug 2009 at 1:18am GMT A view of the US embassy in Islamabad The Pakistani government is suspicious of a nearly one billion dollar U.S. plan to expand the American embassy in Islamabad, a senior Pakistani official told The Media Line. Following ...
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• Solar Energy Powers Marines on Battlefield

  
  DefenceTalk | Defense & Military News - Forums - Pictures - Weapons — Authority: 564
  ARLINGTON, Va: The Office of Naval Research (ONR) Advanced Power Generation Future Naval Capabilities program introduced technology that allows U.S. Marines to harness the power of the sun to help power their field equipment. A year ago, U.S. Marines operating in the Arabian Desert only viewed the sun as the source ...
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• Ospreys first combat mission

  
  Report on Arrakis — Authority: 572
  A V-22 Osprey unloading marines outside Forward Operating Base Golestan. Source Wired Danger Room The V-22 Osprey recently took part in Operation Cobra’s Anger, a Marine offensive in the Helmand province. This marks the first time the Osprey has taken part in a combat mission.
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• Arugment over college football game ends in accidental fatal shooting

  
  Calvin Palmer's Weblog — Authority: 128
  By Calvin Palmer An argument between two U.S. Marines over the Texas-Nebraska college football game ended up with one them being accidentally shot to death. Police in North Carolina said Johnathan Clinton Rodriguez, 21, was shot early Sunday after banter escalated into a scuffle at a home in Havelock. Lionel Hoya, ...
  2 days ago

• Pearl Harbor Day…

  
  Truth, Lies and In Between — Authority: 133
  December 7, 1941. A day that will live in infamy. Check out Castle Argghhh! for this one: 0755AM, December 7, 1941 By Anonymous Blogger Air Raid Pearl Harbor. This is no drill.  Stark words clattering from the teletype machine.It was a bad day, 68 years ago, throughout a large swath of the Pacific ...
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• Marine Corps Vietnam veteran now serving in Iraq

  
  Wounded Times — Authority: 147
  Marine Corps Vietnam veteran now serving in IraqDecember 6, 2009 by Jackson NJ OnlineBy Lance Cpl. Melissa A. Latty, Combat Logistics Regiment 27 (FWD)AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq — From the battle... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  3 days ago

• 1,000 US Marines, 150 Afghan troops in second day of major offensive in southern Afghanistan

  
  CKA Canadian News — Authority: 167
  KABUL, Afghanistan - U.S. Marines and Afghan troops have killed at least seven Taliban fighters during the first U.S.-led offensive since President Barack Obama announced a new American war plan this week, Afghan officials said
  4 days ago

• U.S. Marine offensive ongoing in southern Afghan

  
  World Military Forum - Latest Military News — Authority: 128
  KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — US, British and Afghan troops pushed deeper into Taliban villages in the first major offensive since President Barack Obama unveiled a new war strategy, an official said Saturday. A United States Marine from the 2nd MEB, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion during a patrol near ...
  4 days ago

• Marine imposter suspect to plead guilty

  
  Wounded Times — Authority: 147
  Marine imposter suspect to plead guilty10:15 PM PST on Friday, December 4, 2009By JOHN ASBURYThe Press-EnterpriseA Palm Springs man has agreed to plead guilty to one federal charge of the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
  4 days ago

• Bud Willis is returning to Clarksville Tennessee to hold a book signing

  
  Clarksville, TN Online — Authority: 441
  Bud Willis will be at the Blackhorse Pub and Brewery on Franklin Street in Historic Downtown Clarksville from 3:00pm-6:00pm on Tuesday December 8th to speak, and sign copies of his recently published book, Bluestocking. Bud retired after a successful 34 year career in the securities business. Clarksvillians may ...
  5 days ago

• U.S. Marines launch Afghan offensive

  
  CKA Canadian News — Authority: 167
  KABUL, Afghanistan - U.S. Marines swooped down behind Taliban lines in helicopters and Osprey aircraft in the first offensive since President Barack Obama announced an American troop surge.
  5 days ago

• Around The Services

  
  The Republican Temple — Authority: 491
  Marines launch a major offensive in Afghanistan’s troubled Helmand Province. Plus, NATO pledges thousands more troops to Afghanistan to augment U.S. forces.
  5 days ago

• Did Obama give the finger to Mayor who supported Hillary?

  
  Report on Arrakis — Authority: 572
  You make the call.
  5 days ago

• Marines Pick H&K to Replace M249 SAW

  
  Guns Holsters and Gear — Authority: 531
  The Marine Corps Times is reporting the US Marines picked the H&K IAR to replace the M249 SAW in infantry fire teams.  The H&K was one of four weapons being tested by the Marines.  The others were two submissions by Colt and  a single  submission by FN Herstal.The H&K IAR was the lightest weapon tested ...
  1 week ago

• Obama’s Speech the Aftermath…

  
  Truth, Lies and In Between — Authority: 133
  One of my Navy brothers gives us a look at the President’s speech and what it means in the long run here. I personally believe that his speech was a disaster for AFG. By specifying a timeline in this manner, you have effectively given the Taliban/AQ the light at the end of the tunnel that they have been seeking. ...
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• To a New U.S. Marine…

  
  StickyFigure — Authority: 410
  I’m sitting in my hotel room in Virginia Beach, halfway to Parris Island for my son David’s graduation from Marine boot camp this week. I have been deeply grateful for all the expressions of support from many of you over these months, as I’ve pulled back the veil a bit on this important chapter in our family ...
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• Taking Chance

  
  Kenneth G. Davenport — Authority: 123
  I watched an amazing movie tonight called " Taking Chance ". If you have not yet seen it, please rent it. Its the story of Lance Corporal Chance Phelps final trip home, as told from the perspective of Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, the Marine officer who accompanied him from Dover Air Force Base to Chances home in Wyoming. ...
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• At Quantico, The Ultimate Test

  
  War News Updates — Authority: 162
  From The Washington Post: Fighting two wars, Marines hold new leaders to higher standard. There is no yelling. No invective. No spittle-laced derision. Instead, there is a soft, warm welcome for the dozens of young men and women reporting to Officer Candidates School at Quantico Marine Base in Virginia. ...
  1 week ago

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