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Almost an Angel, now a Marine

For most Americans, D-Day -- June 6, 1944 -- was the day Allied forces stormed the beaches at Normandy, setting the Allies on a path towards total victory in WWII. But for one of Recruiting Station Jacksonville's newest Delayed Entry Program (DEP) members, June 6th has an even deeper meaning: he was born on that day -- four times! Jeff Stockton's

Recruiter uses life experience to succeed, Fort Lauderdale’s Rookie Recruiter of the Year uses his odd upbringing

As a child, Sgt. Raul Marquez never let anything get him down.Even when his parents divorced and he left his native Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico with his mother in 1979 at the age of 10.Even though the turbulent relationship his parents kept took him from Indiana to California and everywhere in between, -- never living in one place long enough to

2003 Shrine Bowl gets unexpected reinforcements courtesy of RS Columbia

Once a year, the Shrine Association of the Carolinas hosts an all-star, high-school football game to benefit burn victims and crippled children. The proceeds gained from this year’s game, played in Rock Hill, SC, will help eradicate the medical costs for more than 15,000 outpatient clinic visits and over 15,500 physical therapy visits at the Shrine

Leading the way to the Corps' future - Former special-operations soldier leaves Army elite to make Marines

D-Day-June 6, 1944, the Germans had the Army's 29th Infantry Division pinned down on Normandy's infamous Omaha Beach. General Norman D. Cota, assistant division commander of the 29th, knew his men were in a dire situation and had to break through the German defenses soon. In the heat of the battle, he called upon men he knew could do the job. He

Marines help school put old computers to new uses with donation

The 6th Marine Corps District recently improved the condition of schools inside the district by donating more than 80 personal computers, throughout the past two months. These donations are part of Executive Order 12999, Educational Technology Ensuring Opportunity For All Children In The Next Century, designed to put computers displaced by the

OIF Marines honored at Outback Bowl

When Corporal David Hixon heard the Marine Corps was asking him to deploy again, he started thinking of sun, sand and revisiting a place he had been before; and he was right on all counts…they sent him to his hometown of Tampa, FL. Hixon, along with Lance Corporal Curney Russell and Marine Captains Jaden Kim and Vernice Armour, were recognized at

Hollywood's latest epic resonates with Marines

The Los Angeles Times embarked on a journey Dec. 8, taking Depot Marines back in time to a land where honor and loyalty weighed in the balance between power and change. This story takes place in 19th century Japan, during the time of the samurai. The journey began at the ticket window of Horton Plaza's movie theater in Down Town San Diego, where

Krulak's punch still strong after 60 years

With precise accuracy, retired Lt. Gen. Victor H. Krulak, prepared historic Fish House Punch Monday at the Bay View Restaurant. "Its just right," said Krulak after sipping his concoction and clearing his throat with a hearty cough. Krulak has been preparing this pre-revolutionary punch annually since 1943 and takes pride in personally mixing it for

All-Marine wrestlers teach student grapplers about technique, opportunities

The arena was filled with young fighters, each grappling his way through the seemingly endless gauntlet of battles they needed to endure to be among the victors on their improvised war zone. Though the warriors possessed honor, discipline and strength -- they were not Marines - they were high school wrestlers. And the gymnasium at Santaluces High

Beyond the Golden Gate

With countless lavish hotels competing to attract high society's most socially elite, the heart of downtown San Francisco may not seem like the most appealing place to stay on a service member's salary. But among the high-priced, high-end hotels and clubs, there lies a diamond among diamonds, sparkling with a special splendor that beckons to the

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