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Carletha Windom accepts a proclamation honoring her late husband, Pfc. James Windom - an original Montford Point Marine - from Col. Don Davis, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, during a ceremony at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, here, Aug. 22. - Carletha Windom accepts a proclamation honoring her late husband, Pfc. James Windom - an original Montford Point Marine - from Col. Don Davis, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, during a ceremony at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, here, Aug. 22.

Montford Point Marine earns Congressional Gold Medal

A Montford Point Marine was honored posthumously when his widow received the Congressional Gold Medal Friday at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.Pfc. James Windom, one of the original Montford Point Marines, served as an infantry rifleman during World War II in the Marine Corps. His military career began in

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Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (ret), right, converses with Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, the deputy commandant for plans, policies, and operations with Headquarters Marine Corps during a home visit where he was presented with a Congressional Record statement at his home in Stevensville, Maryland, July 28. - Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (ret), right, converses with Lt. Gen. Ronald Bailey, the deputy commandant for plans, policies, and operations with Headquarters Marine Corps during a home visit where he was presented with a Congressional Record statement at his home in Stevensville, Maryland, July 28.

Marine pioneer recognized for commitment to Corps

United States Rep. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. presented Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen, Jr. (ret.) with a Congressional Record statement at his home in Stevensville, Maryland July 28.The presentation honored Petersen’s significant accomplishments throughout his military career.“Not only has Petersen’s legacy contributed to the betterment of the Marine

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Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico fire rounds with M16A4 service rifles during the 2nd Annual Montford Point Biathlon at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 25, 2014. The biathlon honored the African-American Marines who were trained at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, formerly known as Montford Point, before the executive order passed and signed in 1948 by President Harry S. Truman ended segregation in the armed services. - Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Quantico fire rounds with M16A4 service rifles during the 2nd Annual Montford Point Biathlon at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 25, 2014. The biathlon honored the African-American Marines who were trained at Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, formerly known as Montford Point, before the executive order passed and signed in 1948 by President Harry S. Truman ended segregation in the armed services.

Competitors run in honor of Montford Point Marines

A 105mm M101A1 Howitzer salute sent competitors racing on a muddy path and underbrush for the second annual Montford Point Memorial Biathalon at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 25, 2014.Marines with The Basic School, where newly commissioned officers go to learn the art and science of leading Marines, and weapons training battalion

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Color Guard Marines from Marine Barracks Washington present military honors for Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos during the start of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation announcement ceremony hosted at the Ronald Reagan building in Washington, July 15, 2014. Since 1962 the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than 30,00 scholarships valued at more than 80 million dollars. - Color Guard Marines from Marine Barracks Washington present military honors for Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos during the start of the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation announcement ceremony hosted at the Ronald Reagan building in Washington, July 15, 2014. Since 1962 the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation has awarded more than 30,00 scholarships valued at more than 80 million dollars.

Cancer survivor’s struggle to success

Alexis Quance, is a teenager and daughter of retired Staff Sgt. Jared Quance, who spends her free time with her family or her cats, Rafiki and Raphael. She wants to go to college and become a physical assistant. Earning a degree can be difficult for any student. Alexis has obstacle her peers don’t. She has Acute Myeloid Leukemia.This type of cancer

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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency developing implants to help with TBI memory loss

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is working to develop wireless, implantable brain prostheses for service members and veterans who suffer memory loss from traumatic brain injury.Called neuroprotheses, the implant would help declarative memory, which consciously recalls basic knowledge such as events, times and places, DARPA officials

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Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter receives the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military honor, from President Barack Obama at the White House June 19, 2014. Carpenter received the medal for his actions while deployed to Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2010. He became the third Marine and the 15th overall recipient of the medal for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. - Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter receives the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military honor, from President Barack Obama at the White House June 19, 2014. Carpenter received the medal for his actions while deployed to Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in 2010. He became the third Marine and the 15th overall recipient of the medal for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Marine corporal receives Medal of Honor

Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter received the nation’s highest military honor from President Barack Obama at the White House June 19. Carpenter received the Medal of Honor for his actions while deployed in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010. He became the third Marine and the 15th overall recipient of the medal for actions in Iraq or

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Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. present the colors during the Pledge of Allegiance at the 9th Annual National Capital Area A Cinderella Ball here, June 8, 2014. The Marines have played a part in A Cinderella Ball since it’s inauguration in 2006. - Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. present the colors during the Pledge of Allegiance at the 9th Annual National Capital Area A Cinderella Ball here, June 8, 2014. The Marines have played a part in A Cinderella Ball since it’s inauguration in 2006.