Marine reunites with family for a Christmas celebration with all the trimmings
Robin Winkler-Pickett got one of the best Christmas gifts a mother could ever receive -- even though it came more than a month late
Gazette.Net: Thanking residents for gifts to the community
The Bowie Police Department would like to thank everyone who participated in our fourth annual Toys for Tots donation drive, which was sponsored in conjunction with the United States Marine Corps.
Woodbridge planning patriotic tribute to fallen Marine
WOODBRIDGE — For Mayor John McCormac, the death of U.S. Marine Corporal Kevin Reinhard of Colonia, represents the loss of a hometown hero and member of a family he knows well.
Parents Of Woodbridge Marine Mourn Son’s Death
Marine Corporal Kevin Reinhard was killed along with five fellow Marines when their chopper went down last Thursday in Afghanistan.
Race registration set to begin today
May 20 will mark the fifth running of the Marine Corps Historic Half marathon in Fredericksburg, and organizers are planning special events and even a few thank-you gifts for participants. Registration for the 8,000 race slots opens at noon today. From now until March 14, runners will be able to register for $65. After that, the fee goes up to $80. Runners may register online at: marinemarathon ...
Hundreds salute fallen Pendleton Marine
LAKE FOREST - Hundreds of firefighters and law enforcement officers on Tuesday waved flags from freeway bridges from Los Alamitos to Laguna Hills saluting a procession carrying the remains of Cpl. Christopher G. Singer, a Marine killed in Afghanistan...
FARMINGTON BANK DONATES TO MARINES TOYS FOR TOTS DRIVE
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in Plainville received more than 700 gifts for its Toys for Tots holiday collection drive from the employees, customers and friends of Farmington Bank. In addition, the Farmington Bank Foundation, the charitable arm of Farmington Bank, donated $5,000 to help the Marines purchase additional toys. Both the toy and cash donations helped make the holidays brighter for ...
Memorial held for Les Bailey: NAACP activist, Marine veteran and Marin crooner
They bid a fond farewell to Lester P. Bailey of Lagunitas over the weekend with music and song in Fairfax as a crowd at 19 Broadway celebrated the debonair gentleman's many gifts, including the seasoned voice he gave to the jazz, blues, pop and show tunes he sang on stage.
Tri-State Marine Corps Club Auxiliary announces adopted veteran for 2012
WEIRTON - The Tri-State Marine Corps Club Auxiliary held its monthly meeting Jan. 9 at the Serbian-American Cultural Center with President Joan Spano presiding. Chaplain Mary Ann Smith led devotions and offered the invocation.