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By Jennifer Hlad
Stars and Stripes
Published: March 31, 2015
SAN DIEGO — Almost 35 years after the USS Peleliu entered the fleet, the crew of the amphibious assault ship disembarked for the last time in a ceremonial decommissioning Tuesday.
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http://www.stripes.com/news/uss-peleliu-decommissioned-after-35-year-career-1.337768
by SSgt Wayne Edmiston
Date Posted:03.31.2015 2:15PM
The Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division, discusses the Squad Leader Development program. The operations chief and 26-year infantryman, discusses how the program was developed and how it will improve the readiness of the Marine Corps.
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/396858/1st-marine-division-talks-sldp#.VRtdRWK9KSO
By Lance Cpl. Fatmeh Saad, Defense Media Activity
31 Mar 2015
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina -- “Shields!” shouts the platoon leader.
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By Joshua Stewart, Staff writer 3:27 p.m. EDT March 29, 2015
Another college is opening up a classroom at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
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SANDRA I. ERWIN, NATIONAL DEFENSE MAGAZINE
MAR. 27, 2015, 9:55 AM 34,740 14
The biggest story this year so far in the F-35 joint strike fighter world is not the soaring cost of the aircraft — a problem that appears to have been contained, according to the program manager — but the determination of the Marine Corps to put the aircraft into service even though its mission software is unfinished and cracks surfaced in one of its main bulkheads.
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http://www.businessinsider.com/sandra-i-erwin-the-f-35-story-that-nobodys-talking-about-2015-3
By Christina Hall
Detroit Free Press (Tribune News Service)
Published: March 27, 2015
When Marine Staff Sgt. Marcus Bawol came home to Detroit to visit family, he attended mass in his uniform — proud to be serving his country.
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http://www.stripes.com/news/us/a-final-salute-for-michigan-marine-killed-in-chopper-crash-1.337080
03/27/2015
By Lance Cpl. Janessa Pon, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Installations Pacific
The Pacific Command Armed Services Blood Bank Center opened its new facility March 18 next to U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.
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http://www.militaryblood.dod.mil/viewcontent.aspx?con_id_pk=1843
Posted: Mar 26, 2015 6:12 PM CDT
Updated: Mar 26, 2015 6:12 PM CDT
SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL star Herschel Walker stopped at MCRD Wednesday to talk to Marines and recruits about the challenges of overcoming injuries and trauma from combat.
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http://www.cbs8.com/story/28626841/herschel-walker-visits-marines-and-recruits-at-mcrd
By Cpl. Paul S. Martinez, Defense Media Activity
26 Mar 2015
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Califs -- Marines with Engineer Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, began their Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Range 107, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, March 22, 2015.
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March 25th, 2015 | By Sgt. Fareeza Ali
Conspicuous gallantry…selfless bravery…undaunted courage…unwavering devotion…above and beyond the call of duty” — These are common phrases found throughout the Medal of Honor citations for Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, Sgt. Dakota Meyer, Cpl. Jason Dunham and other Marine recipients of our nation’s highest military award. These Marines displayed the qualities of the ultimate hero through their actions and sacrifice, but they’re not the only ones who have these traits. There are many others in our nation’s history whose actions were found deserving of this award.
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http://marines.dodlive.mil/2015/03/25/5-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-medal-of-honor/
Photos by Sgt. Jamean Berry/Released)
Date Taken:03.20.2015 | Date Posted:03.22.2015 22:33
Images of 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), San Clemente Island, Calif., March 20, 2015. COMPTUEX gives the Marines the opportunity to practice real-world scenarios and hone their skill sets.
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https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1829310/greyhawks-15th-meu-marines-cleared-hot#.VTeN62K9KSM
Gina Harkins, Marine Corps Times 8:26 p.m. EDT March 21, 2015
The Islamic State group has reportedly posted the names, photos and home addresses of 100 American troops, urging sympathizers inside the U.S. to carry out attacks against them.
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Story by Sgt Donovan Lee
Date Posted:03.20.2015 17:27
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin D. Baskin, a special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman with 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Special Operations Regiment, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, was awarded the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at Stone Bay aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 20, for his actions in Afghanistan.
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https://www.dvidshub.net/news/157708/marsoc-corpsman-awarded-silver-star-medal#.VQ2sWWK9KSM
By Cpl Kirstin Merrimarahajara
DVIDS | Mar 20 2015
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (March 6, 2015) - Approximately 20 Marine Corporals from 16 various Marine Occupation Specialties graduated from the II Marine Expeditionary Forces Headquarters Group sponsored Corporals Course in class 30-15, Feb. 6, 2015.
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By James K. Sanborn, Staff writer | 6:34 p.m. EDT March 19, 2015
Marine officials announced sweeping plans to redesign the service's rifle tables — an effort primarily meant to avoid confusion.
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Video by Sgt. Orlando Perez
Date Taken:03.17.2015 | Date Posted:03.18.2015 11:20AM
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 conduct a 7 mile conditioning hike at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., March 17, 2015. The conditioning hike was conducted in order to maintain combat readiness, build unit cohesion, increase fitness, and esprit de corps.
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https://www.dvidshub.net/video/394984/mwhs-2-7-mile-conditioning-hike#.VQpJnGK9KSN
Video by Cpl. James R. Skelton
Date Taken:03.17.2015 | Date Posted:03.18.2015 2:32PM
Korps Mariniers assigned to the Netherland Marine Corps, conduct fast rope exercises at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 17, 2015. The Korps Mariniers were able to conduct the exercise with the assistance, training, and supervision of both Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 and Force Reconnaissance Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion.
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https://www.dvidshub.net/video/395031/netherland-marine-corps-fast-rope-exercise#.VQpGsGK9KSN
Date Posted:03.18.2015 21:56
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - As a shooter positions himself at the 300 yard firing line, he looks through his scope and centers the cross-hairs on the target. He steadies his breathing, and slowly pulls the trigger, commencing the 7th Regiment Midrange Shooting Competition.
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by Cpl. Kaitlyn Klein
Date Taken:03.17.2015 | Date Posted:03.18.2015 3:08PM
Marines with Alpha Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducted a live fire at ranges K-504A and K-510 aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 17, 2015. The Marines familiarized themselves with the M-32 40mm automatic grenade launcher, and refreshed their grenade handling skills using M-69 practice grenades and M-67 fragmentation hand grenades.
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by Cpl Michael Thorn
Date Posted:03.17.2015 6:03PM
MCAS Miramar and 3rd MAW commemorate Women's History Month through the accomplishments of female aviators in the military.
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By RICHARD PÉREZ-PEÑAMARCH 16, 2015
The four Louisiana National Guard members who died last week in a helicopter crash near the Gulf Coast had multiple deployments to war zones and a long record of responding to hurricanes, floods and oil spills, Guard commanders said Monday.
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DoD News, Defense Media Activity
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2015 – The Defense Department’s Warrior Games 2015 will take place June 19-28 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, according to a DoD news release issued today.
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Date Posted:03.16.2015 14:04
NEW ORLEANS – Four Louisiana National Guardsmen from the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment who died in a training accident, March 10, have been identified.
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https://www.dvidshub.net/news/157102/la-national-guardsmen-crash-identified-remembered#.VSAIjGK9KSP
2015 Mar 15
by Correspondant David Martin
The following is a script from "A Few Good Women" which aired on March 15, 2015. David Martin is the correspondent. Mary Walsh, producer.
Remember that old recruiting ad the Marines are "...looking for a few good men?" Well, now they're looking for a few good women as well. The Armed Services have been ordered to open all their ground combat units to women by the end of this year - or else give the secretary of defense a good reason why not.
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http://www.cbsnews.com/news/female-marines-women-in-combat-60-minutes/
By Hope Hodge Seck, Staff writer 10:07 a.m. EDT March 15, 2015
The Marine Corps' new plan for developing infantry squad leaders offers instant promotion, a handsome bonus and a chance to deploy — and some grunts are wondering if there's a catch.
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Photos by Pfc. Vanessa Austin
Date Posted:03.13.2015 12:50
Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, and Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion graduated boot camp March 13, 2015.
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By EMERY P. DALESIO and TAMARA LUSH
March 14, 2015, 9 hours ago
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) — The Black Hawk helicopter that crashed in dense fog during a training mission in Florida was carrying seven special operations Marines forces based in North Carolina, along with four National Guard soldiers from Louisiana. All were killed.
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http://news.yahoo.com/names-7-marines-killed-helicopter-crash-released-174126082.html
Associated Press
Friday, March 13, 2015 2:35pm
Seif, 26, was given the Silver Star in a room full of his fellow Marines. He walked arm-in-arm with his wife after the ceremony. The boy who grew up playing soldier in his Michigan back yard was hailed by one of his superiors, Maj. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, as a selfless person who put himself in the line of fire so that Sgt. Justin Hansen wouldn't be left behind.
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The Associated Press 3:05 p.m. EDT March 13, 2015
YUMA, Ariz. — Marine Corps officials have released the identity of a Marine who died after a civilian airplane crashed on a runway at a southwest Arizona military base.
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Kevin Robinson, Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal 8:07 p.m. EDT March 12, 2015
NAVARRE BEACH, Fla. — The bodies of all but two servicemen have been recovered after an Army helicopter crash off the Florida Panhandle, military officials said Thursday.
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Story by PFC Alvin Pujols
Date Taken:03.10.2015 | Date Posted:03.12.2015 11:01
After taking the reins in Sangin District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, began a hard-fought battle. By the time their tour ended in April 2011, the Marines of the battalion suffered the highest casualty rate of any U.S. Marine unit during the past 10 years of Operation Enduring Freedom, losing 25 Marines and incurring 184 casualties.
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by LCpl Lupe Campos
Date Taken:03.11.2015 | Date Posted:03.12.2015 4:59AM
March is the annual observance of Women's History Month, dedicated to commemorating and celebrating women in the United States of America. Since the beginning of our nation's history, women have played a significant part our military. Continue to view highlights of a few women in the United States Marine Corps' history, past and present.
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https://www.dvidshub.net/video/394263/mcas-iwakuni-celebrates-womens-history-month-2015#.VQI8A2K9KSM
Story by LCpl Brittany A. James
Date Posted:03.12.2015 20:37
OKINAWA CITY, Japan - Marines and a Japanese civilian employee with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Camp Foster Provost Marshal’s Office received letters of appreciation Feb. 20 during a ceremony at the Okinawa City Police Station, Okinawa Prefectural Police Department.
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Photos by Sgt. Jennifer Schubert
Date Taken:02.02.2015 | Date Posted:03.12.2015 13:47
Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, prepares to descend a rope on a Confidence Course obstacle Feb. 2, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The obstacle requires recruits to side step across one rope and climb down another rope without falling into the pond beneath. Raymond, 20, from McKeesport, Pa., is scheduled to graduate April 10, 2015.
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by Lance Corporal Jonathan Smith
Date Taken:03.10.2015 | Date Posted:03.11.2015 12:42AM
Where does gear go when it no longer serves its perceived purpose?
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https://www.dvidshub.net/video/394045/b-roll-drmo-gear-goes-die#.VQpM22K9KSP
Photos by Pfc. Vanessa Austin
Date Taken:03.04.2015 | Date Posted:03.11.2015 16:07
Golf Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, perform a close-order drill movement during a final drill evaluation March 4, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill teaches discipline and reinforces teamwork in recruits. Golf Company is scheduled to graduate March 13, 2015.
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by Cpl Matt Myers
Date Taken:03.10.2015 | Date Posted:03.11.2015 8:33AM
III MEF Band Marine trains in the Republic of Korea March 10 during exercise Key Resolve 2015.
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https://www.dvidshub.net/video/394094/south-carolina-band-marine-trains-south-korea#.VQI-pWK9KSM
By Hope Hodge Seck, Staff writer 5:55 p.m. EDT March 11, 2015
The effort to locate 11 missing Marines and guardsmen in a UH-60 Black Hawk that crashed off the coast of Florida Tuesday night remains a search-and-rescue operation and has not transitioned into a recovery mission, according to an Army general.
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Date Posted:03.10.2015 7:50PM
The newest group of students and instructors for Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-15 began the seven-week course at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. The WTI class will be the largest class to graduate from MAWTS-1. Students will learn and apply the latest in air-to-air combat, air-to-ground communications and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief tactics. Highlights of WTI will include a scenario-based, Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation and multiple large-scale, combined arms exercises.
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by Nick Brennan
Posted: 03.06.2015 at 5:06 PM
IRON MOUNTAIN -- VA officials want to warn veterans about a new phone scam that's making its rounds across the nation.
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http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?id=1174058#.VP50HGK9KSN
Photos by Pfc. Vanessa Austin
Date Posted:03.06.2015 11:59
Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, graduated boot camp March 6, 2015.
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https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1800733/graduation-ceremony-charlie-company-march-6-2015#.VQZKWGK9KSM
By Hendrick Simoes
Stars and Stripes
Published: March 6, 2015
ABOARD THE USS NEW YORK IN THE PERSIAN GULF — “The only solid plan was yesterday’s plan.”
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http://www.stripes.com/news/5th-fleet-mission-has-uss-new-york-showing-off-its-amphibiosity-1.333052
Oriana Pawlyk, Military Times 2:02 a.m. EST March 5, 2015
A British soldier received his country's highest military award for valor for heroic actions in Afghanistan that saved the life of a Marine infantry officer.
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By Hendrick Simoes
Stars and Stripes
Published: March 5, 2015
ABOARD THE USS NEW YORK IN THE PERSIAN GULF — As some 700 Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit wrapped up a month of training in Kuwait and returned to ship Sunday, Kuwaiti and U.S. officials were finalizing a large-scale U.S. Central Command exercise later this month in the Persian Gulf state.
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http://www.stripes.com/news/centcom-exercise-aims-to-strengthen-military-ties-with-kuwait-1.332861
by Sgt Fareeza Ali
Date Taken:03.03.2015 | Date Posted:03.05.2015 19:47
The 2015 Marine Corps Trials competition provides opportunities for the Marines to train as athletes, while increasing their strength so they can continue their military service or develop healthy habits for life outside the service. The Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment enables wounded, ill, and injured Marines to focus on their abilities and to find new avenues to thrive. The fifth annual Marine Corps Trials is being held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 3-11. Athletes will compete in archery, cycling, shooting, swimming, track, field, sitting volleyball and wheelchair basketball.
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https://www.dvidshub.net/image/1799913/marine-corps-trials-2015#.VPoJMmK9KSM
Story by Sgt Devin Nichols
Date Posted:03.04.2015 06:41
USS FORT MCHENRY– Parents often share special bonds with their children, creating relationships that are close and certain. Fathers and sons, in particular, might enjoy playing catch, watching their favorite football team or restoring a car together. Sergeant Cody L. Olson, an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, shares a special bond with his father, Richard—they both belong to the same “gun club.”
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https://www.dvidshub.net/news/155881/24th-meu-marine-footsteps-father#.VQI3LGK9KSO
Story by Cpl Martin Egnash
Date Posted:03.02.2015 15:35
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Staff Sgt. Kon Biliu is originally from South Sudan. As a young man, he moved along with his family to Yemen where his father taught in high school. In the year 1999 his father lost his job as a teacher and they could not go back home to Sudan due to the ongoing civil war. They had no home country; nowhere to go. They were refugees. But that was all about to change.
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https://www.dvidshub.net/news/155723/sudanese-refugee-us-marine#.VPTUAmK9KSM
For Release: March 2, 2015
Program Helps Military Spouses Foster Their Own Careers and Maintain Financial Readiness in Military Communities
WASHINGTON — Now in its tenth year, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation's Military Spouse Fellowship Program has opened the application process for its 2015 class of military spouses. The FINRA Foundation Spouse Fellowship Program provides military spouse recipients with the education and training needed to earn the Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®) designation. Military spouses can apply until April 17, 2015, to become a member of the 2015 class of fellows.
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Annual Marine Corps Trials start this week
By Linda McIntosh12:19 P.M.MARCH 2, 2015
CAMP PENDLETON — Several hundred injured U.S. Marines and international wounded warrior athletes are set to compete in eight different sports in the annual Marine Corps Trials March 5-11 at Camp Pendleton.
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http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2015/mar/02/wounded-warior-games-trials/
Where To File
Send your federal tax return to the Internal Revenue Service Center for the place where you currently reside. For example, if you are stationed in Maine but your permanent home address is in California, you should send your federal return to the service center for Maine. The instructions for Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ give the addresses for the service centers.
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http://www.military.com/money/personal-finance/taxes/filing-your-taxes-overview.html
By Amanda Wilcox
Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 06:59 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. -- A military spouse in Onslow County has been named the Armed Forces Insurance and Military Spouse Magazine Marine Corps Spouse of the Year.
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By Derrick Perkins, Staff writer 10:31 a.m. EST March 1, 2015
As the bulk of the Corps bid farewell to Afghanistan months ago, a small group of Marines stayed behind, continuing the fight in the war-torn country.
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