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Archive: 2011

David Wu, a first time golfer, chips the ball out of a sand trap during the Annual Turkey Shoot, at Desert Winds Golf Course Nov. 18, 2011. - David Wu, a first time golfer, chips the ball out of a sand trap during the Annual Turkey Shoot, at Desert Winds Golf Course Nov. 18, 2011.

Greenhorn on the green - One Marine's story of his first time taking a swing

I don’t hate golf. It’s just that I’d never tried it before. Recently, I was asked if I wanted to compete in the Combat Center’s Annual Turkey Shoot last Friday. Sure. Why not? It’s not like I’m completely oblivious in the world of golf. I can use Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson in a sentence. I even caught myself watching a PGA Tour event once or

The Docs: WHAT THEY MEAN TO THE CORPS

Navy hospital corpsmen, more commonly known as the “corpsmen.” They wear the Marine Corps uniforms but they have never trained at Marine Corps Recruit Depot. They have saved the lives of hundreds of Marines, yet they do not claim the title themselves. Corpsmen have a long standing tradition of serving alongside Marines because the Corps does not

Marines Hymn: Fact, Fiction, Lore

Every branch of military service has a rich history, steeped in as much hard fact as fiction and lore. Trying to separate reality from myth is hard for your average Marine. While all the other services can trace their songs’ lineage, the history of the “Marines Hymn” still holds mysteries for the experts. The Hymn is also commonly acknowledged to

Lasting Legacy: History of the Marine Corps Birthday

I took one last look in the mirror before heading down the hallway and turning the corner into the ballroom. Everything had to be just right. Medals on straight, fingerprints wiped from the anodized brass, buttons turned correctly, emblems facing inboard with the eagles’ wings parallel to the floor. Alright, I’m ready. “Happy Birthday,” I said to

The Art of Pageantry

In a world of rushed greetings and salutes, the Marine Corps birthday is the one time of year where Marines can slow down and remember their roots. It becomes a time where Marines prepare their uniforms, dwell on tradition and history, and just enjoy being a Marine – part of a long and proud legacy. On this day, Marines will make sure to look their

Traditionally Fed: Language of Food

Not all Marines get the luxury of celebrating and feasting stateside. But the Corps, knowing its primary mission and the war in Afghanistan, makes every effort to serve the Marines deployed and at home good food, capping off an event that is memorable and special. “We were served turkey and potatoes by our company commander on the birthday,” said

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