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Author:	Editor	Created:	5/25/2009 10:12 AM
Marine Corps League syndicated news columns.

It’s a small Marine World !

By Editor on 6/22/2009 9:30 AM

You just never know when you are going to run into a Marine you served with. Recently the amazement was enjoyed by three Marines in North Carolina that have been working with each other for years!

Homeless: from protecting the streets in America to living in the streets.

By Editor on 6/15/2009 10:27 AM

The above is a Marine standing in a “med line” at a homeless shelter, he fought two tours in Iraq. Why! and that is not a question.

I have been working with the Triad Homeless Veterans Stand down along with a handful of Marine volunteers for the last 4 years. This is a well organized event that once a year reaches out to several counties in the area to help homeless veterans. Held at the National Guard Armory in Greensboro, the event provides minor first aid, dental services, a shower, clothing and a hot meal to hundreds of homeless veterans.

Most people turn there heads when they see a homeless vet with no regards to his...

Vietnam Memorial Dedication Jacksonville NC

By Editor on 6/13/2009 4:27 PM

Vietnam Memorial Dedication

"Jacksonville/Camp Lejeune: June 13, 2009:

The formal dedication/ribbon-cutting ceremony for Phase One of the Onslow Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be held at 11am on Saturday June 13th. The event is free & open to the public.

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