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Archive: June, 2004

RS NY SNCOICs come home to their roots

The last place a Marine on recruiting duty in New York City expects to be discussing his pool program is on an obstacle course while being attacked by sand fleas at Parris Island, S.C. However, for Recruiting Station New York Staff NonCommissioned-Officers-in Charge it was a reality for their mid-year planning conference in May. The SNCOICs and

Relay for Life - Marine Style

Marines from Recruiting Station Portsmouth participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Greater Manchester. But, like just about everything Marines do, they didn’t do it the “normal” way. The Relay, which began in 1985 in Tacoma, WA, is typically conducted by a team of walkers or runners, each taking turns on a track for a

D-Day is B-Day for Marine Slugger

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

Marine Corps JROTC Takes National Title

Recently, the Gloucester High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Cadets, Gloucester, Ma., were bestowed with more than 300 awards for their civic and military training accomplishments. In addition to being recognized for devoting thousands of hours towards community service projects, the cadets were individually and collectively

Tenn., brothers continue Marine Corps tradition

Many people join the Marine Corps for some well-known, specific reason: adventure, benefits, or being part of a smart, elite team, but for three brothers in Tennessee, there was more to it – each wanted his own chance at success in the Marine Corps family. The brothers Scott, Jeremy, 22; Jeffrey, 20; and James, 18, of Lebanon began their journey

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