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Honor our own; Red Ribbon Week

It’s early February in Mexico, 1985, and a special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration is on the brink of exposing a multi-million dollar drug pipeline. Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, formerly a corporal in the Marine Corps, locks his gun and badge in a cabinet to take his wife to lunch.A black vehicle pulls up, five armed men kidnapping him.

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As the final days in his Marine Corps career end, Lt. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr. Reflects on his past experiences and how he has molded his career to guide and inspire younger Marines. - As the final days in his Marine Corps career end, Lt. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr. Reflects on his past experiences and how he has molded his career to guide and inspire younger Marines.

40 years of leadership comes to close

How about that? 40 years. It’s amazing isn’t it?” said Lt. Gen. Robert E. Milstead Jr. “It’s inconceivable to my young lance corporals and corporals.Milstead is a surfer, a father, a husband and a pilot, but more importantly a leader of America’s premier fighting force. He spent many years taking care of Marines and learning about how he can lead

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Eric Rodriguez [bottom right], from the Marine Corps volleyball team, tips the ball to teammate Jorge Salazar [middle left] during the Marine Corps vs Air Force volleyball game at the 2014 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 29. The Marines won the first out of three matches with a final of 25-23. - Eric Rodriguez [bottom right], from the Marine Corps volleyball team, tips the ball to teammate Jorge Salazar [middle left] during the Marine Corps vs Air Force volleyball game at the 2014 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 29. The Marines won the first out of three matches with a final of 25-23.

Sitting Volleyball: Marines, airmen square off in battle of undefeated team at 2014 Warrior Games

The floor of the stadium shook and the cheers from the audience filled the room with excitement as the Marine Corps and Air Force teams took to the volleyball court on Sept. 29 during the 2014 Warrior Games hosted here at the United States Olympic Training Center.Both teams experienced two wins, no losses the day before, and today, they stand

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Marines train for grappling tournament

Grappling is Cpl. Sean Cooley’s passion. As team captain of the Headquarters and Support Battalion grappling team here, he trains with his teammates at the Las Flores gym every week, perfecting their positions, transitions and submissions. Their goal is to take first place in the upcoming Commanding General’s Cup grappling tournament at the Paige

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Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 and Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School go head-to-head for the first time during the Preseason Jamboree at Felix Field, Aug. 27, 2014. Intramural tackle football is scheduled to be hosted every Wednesday at the same field. - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 and Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School go head-to-head for the first time during the Preseason Jamboree at Felix Field, Aug. 27, 2014. Intramural tackle football is scheduled to be hosted every Wednesday at the same field.

Combat Center returns to Grid Iron

Felix Field is now a place for all Combat Center patrons to enjoy Americas favorite fall sport: football. Semper Fit has started up its intramural tackle football league after a two-year hiatus due to field construction. After more than two years of field construction, four teams comprised of personnel from different units competed in a preseason

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Marines and a sailor, with a sea services color guard, observe the “Undaunted in Battle” memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland Aug. 23, 2014. The monument was dedicated as a part of the 200 Year Commemoration of the Battle of Bladensburg. - Marines and a sailor, with a sea services color guard, observe the “Undaunted in Battle” memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland Aug. 23, 2014. The monument was dedicated as a part of the 200 Year Commemoration of the Battle of Bladensburg.

War of 1812 undaunted legacy memorialized

The National Capitol Region, the area encompassing the limestone monuments and structures of the central hub of democratic leadership known as Washington.Only two centuries ago, the small, Southern Maryland town of Bladensburg was in the War of 1812. Marines, soldiers, sailors and militiamen tried to hold off more than 4,000 hardened British

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Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Michael Barrett presents the game ball to Washington Nationals pitcher Tanner Roark at the start of the Marine Corps Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., August 20, 2014. Marines lined the foul lines to watch their commandant and to salute the flag during the national anthem played by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band. Marine Corps Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., August 20, 2014. Marines lined the foul lines to watch their commandant and to salute the flag during the national anthem played by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band. - Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Michael Barrett presents the game ball to Washington Nationals pitcher Tanner Roark at the start of the Marine Corps Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., August 20, 2014. Marines lined the foul lines to watch their commandant and to salute the flag during the national anthem played by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band. Marine Corps Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., August 20, 2014. Marines lined the foul lines to watch their commandant and to salute the flag during the national anthem played by the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band.

Commandant throws first pitch

Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, threw the first pitch of the Washington Nationals baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on August 20, 2014. The game was in honor of the Nationals’ U.S. Marine Corps Day, which saluted Marines who have served and are currently serving worldwide.As an

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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.