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Quantico, Virginia

American Red Cross reports nationwide blood shortage

One of the most time-honored traditions is going home for the holidays and for many military members that can mean a road trip. As more people begin to travel, more accidents happen and that means more people will need blood transfusions. The American Red Cross is reporting a nation-wide shortage and calling on people to donate and replenish the

Lima Co. teams up with Habitat for Humanity

Drill instructors spend countless hours each week helping to change the lives of the nation?s young men and women who choose to take on the challenge of becoming a United States Marine, but a group of drill instructors and company officers took on a different challenge Nov. 14. During pick-up week, the drill instructors and company officers of Lima

Montford Point Marines recognize new Devil Dog

Lance Cpl. Calvin Frith, honor graduate, Platoon 2098, Hotel Company, 2nd RTBn., was presented a much-deserved special recognition plaque by the New York Chapter of the Montford Point Marines Association after marching across the Peatross Parade Deck Nov. 15. Frith, 19, and a Bronx, N.Y., native, served as a cadet in the Harlem Youth Marines, an

Parris Island Masters swim past competition

The Parris Island Masters Swim Team set 11 new individual state records as they swam past 23 other teams Nov. 2-3, to take first place at the 2002 Dixie Zone and South Carolina State Short Course Meters Masters Swimming Championship in Anderson, S.C. Leading the way was Martha Davis as she set seven new state records in the 200-meter free with a

Advanced planning makes vehicle registration easy

Obtaining a title and registration in South Carolina can sometimes be a test of patience and time, but with proper preparation, getting a vehicle legal to drive can be painless. Those wanting to register a new car or a soon to expire registration may have a lot of running around to do if they are not proactive. Waiting until the last minute before

Red Ribbon Breakfast illustrates dangers of drugs

Drug Demand Reduction held a breakfast in support of the National Red Ribbon Week Campaign, Oct. 23-31, at Traditions Oct. 30. To help promote drug and alcohol prevention, guest speakers from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the brig in Charleston spoke to Depot Marines on topics concerning drug

Suicide prevention based on awareness

"One suicide is one too many." Lieutenant Anthony J. Wegierski, H&S Bn. chaplain, is one of those in the chaplain corps serving to help prevent a phenomenon that is either unrecognized or ignored until too late. An awareness of the problem is the first step to getting help for an individual. "Prevention is a general understanding that everyone is

Lowcountry to honor veterans with parade, ceremonies

In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four years of bitter war, the allied powers signed a cease-fire agreement, or armistice, with Germany at Rethondes, France, which brought an end to World War I, the "war to end all wars." One year later, men and women who survived the war

ERR Recruiters of the Year battle for top spot

Competition for Marine Corps Recruiter of the Year wrapped up in Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., with all three districts in the Eastern Recruiting Region sending representatives Oct. 30. Unfortunately for the ERR, this year the Western Recruiting Region boasted the top recruiter. Gunnery Sgt. Jessie W. Cornelius, 9th Marine Corps District,

Depot personnel tackle Marine Corps Marathon

Scattered throughout 18,000 runners who participated in the 27th Marine Corps Marathon were 1,469 Marines. Of those, 12 runners call Parris Island home. Most of the runners had made the trip to fulfill a lifetime goal of running in the Marine Corps marathon. "Running a marathon was a personal goal, and especially running in the Marine Corps

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