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Monterey Peninsula Marines Honor Historic Landing - Monterey Peninsula Marines Honor Historic Landing

Monterey Peninsula Marines Honor Historic Landing With Dining-Out

Marine students at the Naval Postgraduate School located in Monterey Calif., seized the opportunity to honor the July 7, 1846, amphibious landing action at the city's Customs House by Sailors and Marines of the Pacific Squadron. The action led to the annexation of California all without firing a shot. The event was also a farewell to a fellow

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Terrick Miller (35) is the first Marine Det. player to sign the bottom of the 2014 Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament trophy, held by coach Billeetae Johnson following their 44-39 win over the 5th Engineer Battalion March 5 at DFC. - Terrick Miller (35) is the first Marine Det. player to sign the bottom of the 2014 Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament trophy, held by coach Billeetae Johnson following their 44-39 win over the 5th Engineer Battalion March 5 at DFC.

"Marines" Basketball Champs

After finishing third in the Commander’s Cup Basketball Tournament the past two years, the U.S. Marine Corps Detachment team had their eyes set on the tournament trophy from the very start of the 2014 season. Cheered on by hundreds of their fellow Marines, three months of effort culminated in a 44-39 victory over the 5th Engineer Battalion in the

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Company G recruits learn Marine Corps history

Company G received an overview of Marine Corps history May 11 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, learning about Marine involvement in the Vietnam and Korean War eras. “It’s important for them to know where the Marine Corps has been and where the traditions we uphold come from,” said Sgt. Daniel Downing, senior drill instructor, Platoon

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