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Soldiers from the 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade donated 173 units of blood in one three-day drive which earned them the No. 9 spot on the Fort Leonard Wood Blood Donor Center’s list of Top 10 Donating Units in 2013. - Soldiers from the 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade donated 173 units of blood in one three-day drive which earned them the No. 9 spot on the Fort Leonard Wood Blood Donor Center’s list of Top 10 Donating Units in 2013.

Marines lead way in blood donations

The few led the many in blood donations last year during which time the Fort Leonard Wood Blood Donor Center processed more than 5,700 potential donors who donated 4,992 units of blood. The center’s staff conducted 197 drives, collecting an average of 26 units per drive. That was enough blood products made available to nearly 10,000 injured or ill

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Coach Andrea Hudy, University of Kansas assistant athletic director for sport performance, talks with female Marines about leadership during a visit last week. - Coach Andrea Hudy, University of Kansas assistant athletic director for sport performance, talks with female Marines about leadership during a visit last week.

NCAA coach gives Marines pointers

Marines on Fort Leonard Wood learned about leadership from one of the country’s most successful leaders — Coach Andrea Hudy, University of Kansas assistant athletic director for sport performance.“Her visit was part of our ongoing, developing relationship with the Kansas University athletic department that started with their proposal to study our

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Company G drill instructors participate on "Price is Right," Nov. 30.::r::::n:: - Company G drill instructors participate on "Price is Right," Nov. 30.::r::::n::

CDI wins big on ‘Price is Right’

The Price is Right has came a long way since 1956 when the popular television game show first aired. More than 50-years later, the show is still a big hit, hosted by Drew Carey and recently featuring Marine Corps drill instructors. A few months ago 22 drill instructors from Company G, 2nd Battalion, left their campaign covers and belts in the duty

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Marines augmented to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego ceremonial platoon rehearse a 21-round rifle volley prior to a memorial service for a deceased Marine Corps Veteran at Rosecrans National Cemetery, July 1. The MCRD SD ceremonial platoon is responsible for ensuring fallen service members in the San Diego receive appropriate honors. - Marines augmented to the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego ceremonial platoon rehearse a 21-round rifle volley prior to a memorial service for a deceased Marine Corps Veteran at Rosecrans National Cemetery, July 1. The MCRD SD ceremonial platoon is responsible for ensuring fallen service members in the San Diego receive appropriate honors.

With honors: Fallen service members laid to rest with precision and dignity

A lone bugler stands in the distance prepared to play Taps as seven Marines in dress blues send a 21-round rifle volley ringing in the air. A crisply folded American flag is presented to a family member mourning the loss of a loved one, signifying the gratitude of a nation. These are the final honors rendered to service members who die in the line

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