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OK, admit it...you have been there too!

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:06:00 +0000

I PROMISE I WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN!!

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Marine Dakota Meyer to recieve Medal of Honor!!

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:08:00 +0000

A Marine who repeatedly braved enemy fire in eastern Afghanistan attempting to find and save fellow members of his embedded training team will receive the Medal of Honor, Marine Corps Times has...

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16th Annual Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:37:00 +0000

On June 7, 2010, Sgt. Rankel was leading two squads on a patrol in Afghanistan when his unit was ambushed. In the face of overwhelming enemy fire, Sgt. Rankel ran to assist the...

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DoD Releases Names of those killed in CH-47 Crash

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:40:00 +0000

CLICK HERE FOR PRESS RELEASE AND LIST OF NAMES

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Lightning Damages National Headquarters MCL

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:04:00 +0000

From: MBlum@MCLeague.orgTo: MBlum@MCLeague.org Subject: Lightning Strikes National Headquarters Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:04:01 -0400 Board of Trustees and Friends...

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Dedication of Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, Quantico

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:43:00 +0000

While the Dedication of the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park at the Marine Corps National Museum took place on April 14, 2011, here are the photos for your review: CLICK HERE FOR SLIDE...

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2011 Fall Conference ~ Department of Indiana, Marine Corps League

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:34:00 +0000

Hosted by James P. Farber and Morgan County Detachments Fall Conference will be held October 8-9, 2011 Crowne Plaza Hotel Indianapolis Airport 2501 South High School...

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For Marines in Afghanistan: be careful where you fart

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:00:00 +0000

For those who wouldn't believe me, here is the article: For Marines in Afghanistan: be careful where you fart All I have to say is a 7 month deployment could become an explosive situation.

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Display Your American Flag on 9/11

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:24:00 +0000

The Tenth Anniversary of one our country's worst tragedies is on Sunday, September 11th, 2011. We should honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones. To honor...

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Agent Orange: New List of Ships

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 19:21:00 +0000

The Veterans Affairs Department has expanded its list of Navy and Coast Guard ships whose crews may be eligible for disability compensation as a result of exposure to the toxic defoliant Agent...

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Veterans Employment Resources

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:28:00 +0000

In Indianapolis, the Mayor's Advisory Council for Veterans (MACV) has developed a general resource reference sheet to help Veterans looking for employment. CLICK HERE for the Veterans...

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Available 2012 in Indiana!!

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:51:00 +0000

SHOW YOUR PRIDE AND HELP A MARINE AT THE SAME TIME!! Marines and their supporters will be able to purchase the "MARINE" license plate in Indiana starting in 2012. The Marine...

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Marine commandant gives miniature swords as birthday ball gift

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:30:00 +0000

Marine commandant gives miniature swords as birthday ball gift

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Marines to wind down in Afghanistan in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:10:00 +0000

Gen. James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, said in an Associated Press interview that the number of Marines in Helmand province will drop "markedly" in 2012, and the role of those who stay...

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Qualified Veterans to receive 3.6% COLA December 1st

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:44:00 +0000

Veterans to receive first Cost Of Living Adjustment in disability compensation check in many years. CLICK HERE for full story

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Charlie Haislip Named 2011 H.I. Bearss Det. Marine of the Year

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:51:00 +0000

Congratulations to Marine Charlie Haislip in being named the 2011 Marine of the Year for the H.I. Bearss Detachment in Indianapolis. Charlie has led efforts this year to bring the Marine...

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2011 Snowball Express

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:56:00 +0000

Indianapolis and Indiana have a certain reverence for our military, veterans, and their families. Thanks to American Airlines for Sponsoring Snowball Express and to the Morgan County...

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News from Two Eagles Detachment

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:27:00 +0000

Posting this news letter from the Two Eagles Detachment from Savage, MN to show you a nice newsletter and to share information. As with regular attendance at Department, District, and National...

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noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:30:00 +0000

"THE MARINE PLATE FOR INDIANA" MARINES TAKING CARE OF MARINES: This is the ONLY Marine License plate in Indiana that supports all Marines and FMF Corpsmen. Available at Indiana BMV February...

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Two Indy Marines Promoted to Gunny!

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:06:00 +0000

Two Indianapolis Marines Shawn Haislip and Justin Lawrence have picked up Gunny! Congrats Marines! Well deserved, our Hoosier Pride is showing! Pictured L to R: Maj. Barnes (former Indy...

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Ind. Guard says 4 GIs killed in Afghanistan - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:14:00 +0000

Ind. Guard says 4 GIs killed in Afghanistan - Army News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Army Times

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Staff Sgt. Jonathan Metzger, 32, Indianapolis

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:12:00 +0000

National Guard Staff Sgt. Jonathan Metzger, 32, Indianapolis was killed in action in Afghanistan along with 3 other soldiers. SSgt Metzger was a prior service Marine stationed with the...

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Online Ships Store for Marine Barracks Indianapolis

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:10:00 +0000

Marine Barracks Indianapolis now has an online Ships Store! Embroidered logos are available for Marine Corps League, Hiram I. Bearss Detachment, Marine Barracks Indianapolis, and Marine...

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MCL Department of Indiana Spring Conference 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:59:00 +0000

The Marine Corps League, Department of Indiana, Spring Conference will be hosted by the Albert E. Shockey Detachment Saturday and Sunday March 10-11 in Kokomo, IN. Conference Registration is $15...

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Medal of Honor Recipient John F. Baker Dead at 66 | Military.com

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:28:00 +0000

Medal of Honor Recipient John F. Baker Dead at 66 | Military.com

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