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United States Marine Corps Birthday Message - 10 November 2009
Source: USMC

Stand at attention, the Commandant is speaking!

Less Marines, More Work
Source: Military.com

A Day in the Life on FOB Geronimo
Source: Military.com

Faker Arrested for 'Stolen Valor'
Source: Military.com

DENVER -- A suspect has been arrested in Denver and charged with stolen valor for allegedly fabricating stories of his heroism in a U.S. Marine uniform, the FBI said.

Leader of the Free World's Indecisiveness Proves He's Not A Leader

So I've learned many things in my young life...well, maybe not so young anymore. Nonetheless, I have learned enough from 16 years in the Marine Corps to feel confident discussing some of the finer aspects of leadership.

MARINE CLAIMS SEXUAL ASSAULT BY VA NURSE -- "There may be other people who voiced complaints and sought help and never got it, got swept under the table." - VA Watchdog dot Org - 09-23-2009
Source: vawatchdog.org

Sexual assault comes in many forms. No one is immune. Read this article. It tells the sickening story of a VA nurse who took advantage of a Marine seeking treatment at a VA Hospital.

Phony War Hero Faces Court-Martial
Source: CBS News

On a sultry day in July 2008, Marine Sgt. David W. Budwah strode in his battle fatigues to the front of a picnic pavilion to tell three dozen young boys what he did during the war.

The hate-crime that wasn't a hate-crime: Marine Sgt. and wife slain
Source: The Press Enterprise

Four former Marines will stand trial for the slaying of a sergeant and his wife in the couple's French Valley home last year, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Making Marines - How Parris Island makes Marines and changes lives
Source: islandpacket.com

Here in Beaufort County, we make Marines. We're better known for making memorable vacations, houses, food, art and golf courses. But the most important thing we make by far are Marines.

No let-up in US drone war in Pakistan
Source: Yahoo! News

The expanding US drone war against Al-Qaeda may be disrupting the terror network's operations but the lethal bombing raids carry risks for Washington and its ally Pakistan.

Scientists Fault Report on Camp Lejeune Contamination
Source: thepumphandle.wordpress.com

Now, five scientists who have served on committees advising ATSDR about how to move forward with Camp Lejeune health studies have come out with a statement saying the NRC report "reached puzzling and in some cases erroneous conclusions."

A Marine's hard fight: leukemia and a smallpox vaccine infection
Source: The L.A. Times

First came the stomach aches and low fevers. Then Lance Cpl. Cory Belken broke out in a rash. His temperature shot up to 104.6 degrees.

Obama: Honor veterans this Memorial Day
Source: Yahoo! News

Obama salutes veterans this Memorial Day weekend

[Poetry] Where arte thou brave? Memorial Day Poem 2009

Tributed to my late cousin Benjamin L Fleeharty as well as all those that died in service. America, the land of the free, But where arte thou brave? Some still walk among us, Others sent to an early grave.

'Taking Chance' – High Honors for USMC, Kevin Bacon and HBO

Just in time for Memorial Day 2009 the HBO movie 'Taking Chance' has been released to home video stores and outlets. This remarkable film is a triumph for HBO and its leading actor Kevin Bacon who plays the role of Lt. Colonel Michael Strobl of the United States Marine Corp.

Officials Say Tattoo Ban Helps Marines
Source: Military.com

"He had sleeve tattoos, and they told him, 'no way, no how,' " said Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, who served with the former Marine in the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

How is PTSD affecting the troops and their families?

According to Al Gore, America's military remains the strongest in the world. However, nearly 4,000 American soldiers have died and 30,000 have been injured in the Iraq war since the conflict began in March 2003 according to the Washington Post.

The Whole Story… CPL Dustin Derga

Cpl Dustin A Derga, USMC 1st Platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion 25th Marines from Columbus OH Born: August 18, 1980.

Do the troops really want to come home?

President Obama stated that he wants to bring the soldiers back home from Iraq/Afghanistan as soon as possible.

Need a job? American Military is an option
Source: The New York Times

As the number of jobs across the nation dwindles, more Americans are joining the military, lured by a steady paycheck, benefits and training.

Was Barack Obama Planted by the US government?

Barack Obama came from practically nowhere in the history of politics. He has never even been a Mayor and he is now the President of the United States.

Was Barack Obama Planted?
Source: Jeff Rense Program

I was thinking about this issue and found this article. I don't know but I think this whole Obama thing is very suspicious.

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