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Sgt. Bordes - 2023 American Legion Spirit Service Awardee for the U.S. Marine Corps - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nhatalyne Bordes, a legal chief, office of the Staff Judge Advocate, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, gives a speech during the 104th American Legion National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, Aug. 29, 2023. Bordes received the 2023 American Legion Spirit Service Award for the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

Sgt. Bordes - 2023 American Legion Spirit of Service Awardee for the U.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nhatalyne Bordes, legal chief, office of the Staff Judge Advocate, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, NC, is a remarkable individual born in Brooklyn and raised in the mountainous area of Tannersville, Pennsylvania. She is a shining example of dedication, service, and commitment and was recently awarded the American Legion Spirit of Service Award for the U.S. Marine Corps during the 104th American Legion convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, highlighting her selfless contributions to both her community and the United States Marine Corps.

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Corina Gonzalez and her family pose for a group photo in front of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Gonzalez is a Marine Corps veteran and loving mother who volunteers at numerous organizations throughout MCAS Iwakuni, and has proven to be a diligent and dedicated member of the community. - Corina Gonzalez and her family pose for a group photo in front of a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. Gonzalez is a Marine Corps veteran and loving mother who volunteers at numerous organizations throughout MCAS Iwakuni, and has proven to be a diligent and dedicated member of the community.

Immigrant to citizen: Marine Corps veteran and mom supports community

What is selflessness? Selflessness can be demonstrated in many different ways, like giving up your seat on public transportation to someone who needs it more than you, making yourself more available for friends and family, or even letting someone have the last slice of pizza. Gestures of kindness like these have the potential to be cherished and remembered by those who receive them. These actions help define selflessness as putting the needs of others before your own...

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An unidentified WWII veteran places his hand on the names of the Connecticut fallen at the National Iwo Jima Memorial in New Britain CT.(Courtesy Photo) - An unidentified WWII veteran places his hand on the names of the Connecticut fallen at the National Iwo Jima Memorial in New Britain CT.(Courtesy Photo)

Fallen But Never Forgotten

Forty-seven years after serving in World War II, a U.S. Marine veteran, a dentist, aimed his sights on the task of building a National Iwo Jima Memorial in the heart of Connecticut. But what some might consider a daunting undertaking, was just a challenge to the survivors, family members and friends of the Marines who volunteered to help...

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U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz and local community members pose for a group photo during a Toys for Tots toy transfer event to local charities on Guam, Dec. 17, 2021. This year marks the 74th year of the national Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign and its 12th year on Guam. The mission of the Toys for Tots program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children during Christmas. - U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz and local community members pose for a group photo during a Toys for Tots toy transfer event to local charities on Guam, Dec. 17, 2021. This year marks the 74th year of the national Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign and its 12th year on Guam. The mission of the Toys for Tots program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children during Christmas.

2021 Toys for Tots Campaign Concludes on Guam

Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz is proud to announce the conclusion of the 12th annual Toys for Tots campaign on Guam. The program ran from Oct. 4 to Dec. 10, collecting 6,071 toys on Guam thanks to the generous donations and support received from the local community, the Guam Chamber of Commerce, The Salvation Army, Catholic Social Service, Matson, governmental entities, and local businesses and organizations. Over 80 local businesses and organizations supported this year’s Toys for Tots campaign on Guam. Monetary donations and a wide range of gifts for children of all ages were received during the 10-week campaign.

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A U.S. Marine poses for a photo in the 22 Area of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25. - A U.S. Marine poses for a photo in the 22 Area of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 25.

The first step: why three Marines volunteered to get vaccinated

When Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton rolled out the first round of COVID-19 vaccines just months ago, many uniformed and civilian personnel heavily weighed the pros and cons of receiving their first dose. As the vaccine is made available to more and more units aboard Camp Pendleton, Marines are doing their research and volunteering to take the first step toward immunization. Marines with Communication Strategy and Operations, Marine Corps Installations West, had the opportunity to receive their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine in late March. They are scheduled to receive their second dose mid-April...

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A U.S. Marine gives a brief prior to beginning the Amphibious Combat Endurance Test on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Jan. 15. - A U.S. Marine gives a brief prior to beginning the Amphibious Combat Endurance Test on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Jan. 15.

20 OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOS FROM JANUARY 2021

From Marines in the skies of Michigan to those in the airfields of Japan, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of January. Sunrise Flight Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel A UH-1Y Huey pilot communicates with

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Marine recruiters and future Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Burbank, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, pose for a photo after volunteering with the Justin and Kourtney Turner Food Bank in Los Angeles, June 20. - Marine recruiters and future Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Burbank, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, pose for a photo after volunteering with the Justin and Kourtney Turner Food Bank in Los Angeles, June 20.

Marines lend a helping hand at L.A. Dream Center

Marines and future Marines from Recruiting Sub-Station Burbank, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, were invited to join the Justin and Kourtney Turner Food Bank at the Dream Center Foundation in Los Angeles to lend a helping hand to their local community. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Los Angeles County has seen an increase in more confirmed cases than the surrounding counties. Joined by other volunteer organizations, the RSS Burbank Marines sorted and separated food into 200 boxes which can feed up to 800 people...

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U.S. Marine is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 8. - U.S. Marine is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 8.

2nd Intel Bn Marine recognized for fundraising during COVID-19 outbreak

The leadership of 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, recognized U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zeelie Scruggs, an intelligence specialist with the battalion, with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 8, 2020. She earned this honor for her volunteer service to the local community during the Coronavirus pandemic from March to April 2020...

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Volunteers from across the island of Okinawa came to participate in the English Day Camp at the Nago Youth House, Feb. 22. - Volunteers from across the island of Okinawa came to participate in the English Day Camp at the Nago Youth House, Feb. 22.

Members of U.S. military community volunteer at English Day Camp

Volunteers from the U.S. military community across Okinawa helped the youth of Okinawa to learn english through games, conversations, and skits at the Nago Youth House's English Day Camp Feb. 22. "I'm excited when I come to these events becuse these are the kids of the future and we can teach them some things that other students or teachers

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Cpl. Jacob Lenling sits in the radar room of the air traffic control tower aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 4. Lenling is an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. In honor of International Volunteer Day, Lenling is being recognized for having more than 431 volunteer hours. - Cpl. Jacob Lenling sits in the radar room of the air traffic control tower aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 4. Lenling is an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. In honor of International Volunteer Day, Lenling is being recognized for having more than 431 volunteer hours.

Servant Leadership: H&HS Marine teams up with Help of Beaufort

As leaders, as Marines, as the man or woman who left home because they felt the call to serve, we share a high standard of morals and ethics. You will find that many Marines spend their free time the same way they spend their work day, serving. For Cpl. Jacob Lenling, it is a way of life. With 431 hours and counting of volunteer work, he serves at Help of Beaufort and any other event or community festival that he finds out about. December 5th marks International Volunteer Day, which was initiated by the United Nations in 1985. It is a day set aside to promote volunteerism and to recognize those who volunteer.

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A U.S. Marine and a member of the local community converse during the monthly Friendship Cleanup in Uruma City, Okinawa, Japan on Oct. 5. - A U.S. Marine and a member of the local community converse during the monthly Friendship Cleanup in Uruma City, Okinawa, Japan on Oct. 5.

Members of the U.S. and local communities volunteer to keep Uruma City beautiful

A gentle breeze filled the air during a clear, sunny day on Okinawa. In the parking lot of Camp Courtney’s bowling alley, members of the local and U.S. communities from Uruma City gathered together to participate in a city-wide cleanup, Oct. 5.Smiles and handshakes were exchanged as everyone greeted each other with, ‘ohayo gozaimasu!,’ the Japanese

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Military Spouse Appreciation Day 2019

Join Marine Corps Community Services in celebrating Military Appreciation Month throughout May. We are proud to honor our military spouses today, May 10, for Military Spouse Appreciation Day

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Raney is a recruiter currently stationed as with Recruiting Station Nashville, 6th Marine Corps District, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command. - U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Brian D. Raney and Raven Campbell dance at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Jan. 20, 2018. Raney stepped in as the father figure for the father-daughter dance. Raney is a recruiter currently stationed with Recruiting Station Nashville, 6th Marine Corps District, Eastern Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command.