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In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established a presidential directive allowing African Americans to be recruited in the Marine Corps. African American recruits were not trained at Parris Island or San Diego, but were segregated and received basic training at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, N.C. From 1942-1949, approximately...
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2013 Warrior GamesThe Warrior Games showcase the resilient spirit of today's wounded, ill, or injured service members from all branches of the military. After overcoming significant physical and behavioral injuries, these men and women demonstrate the power of ability over disability and the spirit of competition. Since 2010, nearly 200 wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans have competed...
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R&R Leave Program TransitionThe number of R&R flight travelers has decreased to an average of 20-30 passengers daily due to the change in the Army deployment policy, the end of OIF and the reduction of forces in OEF. The current operational environment and fiscal constraints allows us to adjust the R&R Flight program in a way that saves resources while continuing to meet all mission requirements and better serve our...
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Medal of Honor: Above andThe Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration that may be awarded by the United States government. It is presented by the President of the United States, in the name of Congress, and is conferred only upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty: • While...
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NATO ADA support to TurkeyTurkey requested, via NATO, the deployment of Patriot missiles along its border with Syria. The United States, Germany and the Netherlands have agreed to contribute two batteries each to support this NATO operation. U.S. Army elements to support this mission include: Soldiers of the 3-2 Air Defense Bn. from Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. From U.S. Army Europe: 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command,...
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Fleet Anti-Terrorism SecurityMarine Corps Fleet Antiterrorism Security Teams (FAST) are deployed around the globe with the mission to provide limited duration expeditionary antiterrorism and security forces in support of designated component and geographic combatant commanders in order to protect vital naval and national assets. The primary mission of a FAST company is the reinforcement or recapture of critical U.S....
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Montford Point MarinesIn 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established a presidential directive allowing African Americans to be recruited in the Marine Corps. African American recruits were not trained at Parris Island or San Diego, but were segregated and received basic training at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, N.C. From 1942-1949, approximately 20,000 African American recruits received training...
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Army All American Bowl 2013
This is the place to find all video, images, and news stories on the 2013 Army All American Bowl. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the nation’s premier high school football game, featuring the best 90 players in a classic East vs. West match-up every January in San Antonio’s Alamodome and broadcast live on NBC.
Exercise STEPPE EAGLE
Exercise STEPPE EAGLE 12 is a Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)–sponsored, multi-echelon (brigade, battalion, and company), USCENTCOM-directed, ARCENT-led multinational exercise focusing on Peacekeeping and Peace Support Operations. STEPPE EAGLE 12 consists of a Command Post Exercise,Situational Training Exercise and Field Training Exercise. This is the 8th time this exercise has been held.The...
Marine Corps Infantry Officer Course - Quantico, VA
Mission: To train and educate newly selected infantry and ground intelligence officers in the knowledge, skills, and leadership required to serve as infantry platoon commanders in the rifle company and to provide advanced employment and training considerations of the weapons company platoons. The course also provides the core infantry knowledge, skills, and leadership required for those...
Semper Fidelis Football Program
The Semper Fidelis Football Program includes a series of youth football camps, an All-American Selection tour, and the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl to collectively celebrate academic excellence, proven physical fitness, and quality of character in the next generation of our nation’s leaders. The Marine Corps’ involvement in the Semper Fidelis Football Program provides opportunities to...
Semper Fidelis All-American Selection Tour
Starting this September, the Semper Fidelis All-American Selection Tour will travel to cities across the country where 100 all-star high school football players will be chosen to participate in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl on January 4, 2013 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. Just as the Marines recruit the best and the brightest to join their ranks, players will be selected...
Diamond Flight Camps
The Diamond Flight Camps took place in 20 cities across the country from March through August 2012. The program reinforces Marine Corps’ values with America’s youth to illustrate how honor, courage, and commitment apply to success both on and off the field. During the two-day camps, former professional and college coaches and players introduced expert football instruction and assessment...
Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST)
Marine Corps Fleet Antiterrorism Security Teams (FAST) are deployed around the globe with the mission to provide limited duration expeditionary antiterrorism and security forces in support of designated component and geographic combatant commanders in order to protect vital naval and national assets. The primary mission of a FAST company is the reinforcement or recapture of critical U.S....
2013 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl
The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, proudly supported by the United States Marine Corps, is a nationally televised high school All-American football competition and culmination of the Semper Fidelis Football Program. The bowl will air on the NFL Network on Jan. 4, 2013, 6 p.m. PST from the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. One hundred of the nation’s elite high school football players...
