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Qualifying Vets to Receive $250 Stimulas from VA

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:40:00 +0000

By Kimberly Hefling - The Associated PressPosted : Friday Apr 3, 2009 16:14:20 EDT WASHINGTON — The Veterans Affairs Department said Thursday it will issue a one-time payment of $250 to qualifying...

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Marine Receives Silver Star in Okinawa

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:43:00 +0000

MarineTimes Staff and wire reportPosted : Saturday Apr 4, 2009 10:13:19 EDT A corporal with 4th Marine Regiment has been awarded the Silver Star for his part in fending off a July 13 attack by about...

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Changes to MarinesOfIndiana.com

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:02:00 +0000

Two services have been added to the MarinesOfIndiana website. DOD News and VA WatchDog news. Both will automatically keep you posted with the latest in DOD and VA news so check back often to keep...

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Central Indiana Young Marines ~ Spaghetti Dinner

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:28:00 +0000

MONDAY APRIL 20TH 5:00 TO 8:00 PM AT AMERICAN LEGION POST 500 On Georgetown Rd, across from the Track in Speedway COST $6.00 PER PERSON ~ ALL YOU CAN EAT! DON'T miss out on a great dinner and...

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Honor, Courage, Committment in Chicago

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:52:00 +0000

I am pleased to announce the inaugural Marine Week activities held in partnership with the great city of Chicago from 11-17 May 2009. This is the first of many celebrations honoring country and Corps...

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SgtMaj Magana - Young Marine Adult Leader of Year Div 5

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:07:00 +0000

From the Desk of Young Marines National Executive Director: I am very pleased to announce the following names and units have been forwarded to me by the respective division commanders announcing...

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Semper Fi Ride ~ May 9th !!

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:03:00 +0000

The first annual Semper Fi Ride will be held Saturday, May 9th. Riders $30 Passengers $15Riders and Passengers recieve T-shirt, Breakfast, Barbeque and non-alcohol drinks Saturday May 9th0830-1030...

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2009 Tartan Ball

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:38:00 +0000

The Indianapolis 500 Gordon Pipers 2009 Tartan BallFriday, May 22, 2009 Knight's of Columbus Hall2100 East 71st StreetIndianapolis, IN 46220 Tickets for the Indianapolis 500 Gordon Pipers 47th Annual...

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Cookbook Project gives Military Families Taste of Home

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:34:00 +0000

A great story appears in the Evansville Courier Press about Myrtle Wheeler and the cookbook concieved to bring a taste of home to military families. Myrtle's son-in-law is a Marine and was injured in...

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Come Support and Send Off Terre Haute Marines!!

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:52:00 +0000

Kilo Co. 3rd Bn. 24th Marines Reserve Unit, Terre Haute, IN are Deploying! Marine Riders and IN Patriot Guard will be escorting the Marines with honor. Riders the Escort will be at 10:00 am. Thursday...

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Marine Colors Fly in 500 Festival Mini

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:17:00 +0000

It’s that time again! Melissa Jacobs is running the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini Marathon on Saturday, May 2nd with a Marine Corps flag. You may recall that she’s done this a few times in the past....

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Special Social Security Extra $$ for Military Service

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:55:00 +0000

Since 1957, if you had military service earnings for active duty (including active duty for training), you paid Social Security taxes on those earnings. Since 1988, inactive duty service in the Armed...

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1st Annual Leatherneck Open

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Mon, 11 May 2009 00:33:00 +0000

Proceeds Benefit: The Marine Foundation of Central Indiana, Inc. The Marine Corps League, Hiram I. Bearss Detachment Golf outing open to all those that served in any branch of the military, their...

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Attention MCL Service Officers

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs Annual Conference for County Veterans’ Service Officers and other interested individuals will be held June 1st - 4th . This conference is where you may receive...

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DoD Launches Program to Fight Stigma of Seeking Psychological Health Care

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 24 May 2009 01:04:00 +0000

The Department of Defense launched the Real Warriors Campaign, a multimedia public education effort designed to combat the stigma keeping some service members veterans and their families from seeking...

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Indiana State Convention

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 24 May 2009 01:15:00 +0000

Marine Corps LeagueDepartment of IndianaState ConventionJune 5-7th, 2009 to be held at Radisson Hotel2500 South High School RoadIndianapolis, IN 46241 For Convention Itinerary, Hotel...

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2009 Department of Indiana Convention After Action Report

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:21:00 +0000

At the 2009 Department of Indiana, Marine Corps League Convention held in Indianapolis new Officers were elected for the coming year. The 2009 Fall Conference will be hosted by the Whitewater Valley...

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Det COMM Deploys 66 from Indy

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:45:00 +0000

Image via WikipediaDetachment COMM Mobilized 66 Marines on Tuesday, June 9th to join up with Company K, 3rd Battallion, 24th Marines Mobilized a few days earlier from Terre Haute. Commandant Russ...

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New Uniforms for Afghanistan??

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:29:00 +0000

Image via WikipediaCongress is about to order new combat uniforms for troops in Afghanistan after hearing complaints that camouflage that was fine in Iraq doesn’t work so well in a mountainous and...

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Help for Veterans Exposed to Asbestos

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:22:00 +0000

The Mesothelioma Center is committed to providing the latest, up-to-date information to our visitors in the hopes of spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos cancer. According to the U.S....

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Salute to Korean Veterans

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:28:00 +0000

The Public is Invited to JoinMayor Greg Ballard For A Salute to Korean Veterans Ceremony Thursday, June 25, 2009 1300 (1:00 PM) INDIANA WAR MEMORIAL PERSHING AUDITORIUM 431 North Meridian Street,...

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2009 Department of Indiana Convention Photos

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:08:00 +0000

Image by erjkprunczyk via FlickrPhotos of the Department of Indiana, Marine Corps League 2009 Convention have been uploaded to the www.MarinesOfIndiana.com website. If you want to copy a certain...

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New VA Eligibility Rules for Priority Group 8

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:52:00 +0000

Priority Group 8 Enrollment Relaxation ChangesVA eligibility rules changed on June 15, 2009, making it easier for more Veterans to enroll in VA’s health care system. Under this new regulation, VA...

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Chicken BBQ

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:24:00 +0000

The Marine Corps League, Hiram I. Bearss Detachment #089 will be holding BBQ's every 3rd Saturday of the Month at Marine Barracks Indianapolis, 3561 English Ave. from 1100 to 1500 (or until the BBQ...

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IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF AMMUNITION FROM USE IN M1 GARANDS!!

Russ.Eaglin@att.net (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:55:00 +0000

Image via WikipediaURGENT: On July 1, 2009, The Department of the Army HQ Joint Munitions Command, at Rock Island Arsenal, issued an IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF AMMUNITION FROM USE IN M1 GARANDS -...

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