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Lightning strikes twice; RS Portland recruiter catches another crook in the act

On April 7th, Sgt. Raymond Strike found himself in uniform chasing down a burglary suspect on foot while simultaneously updating Portland Police Department personnel on his position and direction of travel. The chase resulted in the arrest of two men suspected of burglarizing an apartment in the apartment complex where Strike lives. Less than one

Marines enjoy Bayfest 2003

Faces dripped with wet, red, sticky, watermelon juices after devouring two large slices of the larger than average fruit in a contest to see who could eat both pieces the fastest. This type of activity filled the stages throughout the five-hour long festival. Service members and their families were invited to attend Bayfest 2003 held at the Marine

Depot's own combat artist continues legacy

Without the aid of any camera or high-tech broadcast equipment, one Marine completed a very unique mission during Operation Iraqi Freedom, telling the Marine Corps' story with nothing more than a sketch pad, pencils, some charcoal and a very deep love for art. In America's most recent war, Sgt. Jack M. Carrillo, combat artist, Marine Corps

Mud Makes The Volley Go Round

When it comes to playing sports and getting dirty, no one does it better than the Marines. That's why Recruiting Substation Hartford Marines jumped at the opportunity to participate in the 17th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament, at Zoar's Pond in Middletown, August 16. The event was hosted by local rock station WCCC and drew more than 100 teams who

Titans honor first Tennessee Marine killed in Iraq

Marines of Recruiting Station Nashville recently joined the Tennessee Titans to honor the memory of a fallen Marine. Corporal Patrick Nixon, of Gallatin, lost his life March 23 during an ambush in Nasiriah, Iraq. He was the first Tennessee resident killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Titans decided to show their support for Cpl. Nixon by

Hair today, gone tomorrow

Nearly two years ago Caleb M. Little began letting his hair grow long for reasons many other teenage boys do; to be different. Six months later and after learning about an organization seeking hair donors, he discovered another reason. Little, a Bremen High School graduate in the Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program, donated his hair Aug. 8 to Locks

Going from Young Marine to U.S. Marine

He promised not to cry while addressing his detachment for the final time. He had spent the last seven years devoted to the program and now it was time for him to advance. During those seven years he attained the rank of sergeant major -- and if it weren't for the red and gold patch over the left breast pocket of his uniform, most people would

Hispanic war veteran honored

Less than four months ago, Staff Sgt. Eric Alva nearly died. On March 21, while serving with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines in Iraq, Alva stepped on a landmine. He broke his right arm and his right leg was damaged so badly it needed to be amputated. However, his sufferings haven't dampened his mind and spirit. This was obvious to all who saw

Marines celebrate diversity at NCLR Conference

Marine Corps Recruiting continued to foster its relationship with the Hispanic community July 12-15 during the National Council of La Raza's 25th Annual Conference held at the Austin Convention Center here. The NCLR is the largest constituency-based national organization for Hispanics in the United States. The organization is dedicated to reducing

Marines celebrate commitment to diversity and equal opportunity with NAACP

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA - The United States Marine Corps joined thousands of members and representatives of the NAACP in their 94th annual convention July 12 to 16, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The theme of this year's conference, "Having our say," reflects the first amendment of the United States Constitution, the freedom of speech,

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