Marine Week 2012 - Cleveland

Marines of the Central Division,

    As everyone should know Marine Week 2012 is being held in Cleveland, Ohio June 10 through 17. I know that several Departments of the Division are having their Department Conventions around this same time but, the Central Division is in great need of volunteers to support Marine Week. One of the purposes of the Marine Corps League is to support the United States Marine Corps. Volunteering to help at Marine Week is another great way to support our Marines.

    I am personally planning to take time form work to attend and help out at Marine week. I can only afford to take off three days but every little bit will help.  We need to support the Moving Viet Nam Wall, provide support stations for a 5K run, two MCL recruiting tents and a variety of other tasks throughout Marine Week. In addition to some volunteer work for those that attend there will be time to see all of the latest Marine Corps equipment and time to visit with a lot of other Marines. If you can find the time we really need your help supporting Marine Week.

    Volunteers should contact Assistant, National Vice Commandant, Central Division, Ray Dailey at ddrobber@aol.com  or  419-438-4579. Ray is coordinating MCL support for Marine Week.

    Also please purchase the tickets to send a Marine to the Ball Game. The tickets will allow the Marine Corps League to send wounded Marines and active duty Marines working Marine Week to have a night of fun on the Marine Corps League.

I hope to see many of you in Cleveland.

Semper Fidelis       

Nik Makaroff,     

NVC, Central Division

Automatic VA enrollment plan splits vets groups

By Patricia Kime - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Apr 18, 2012 14:55:49 EDT

A lawmaker’s proposal that war veterans should be automatically enrolled in the Veterans Affairs Department health system has divided veterans groups over concerns that the legislation would strain an already burdened system and estrange those who did not serve in combat.

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U.S. plans for larger presence in Pacific

By Gidget Fuentes - Staff Writer

Posted : Saturday Apr 21, 2012 10:13:32 EDT

The failed mid-April launch of a long-range North Korean rocket, billed as a satellite launch but widely seen as the test of a ballistic missile, was the latest reminder of how the Pacific region remains one of the world’s most volatile.

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71st Department of Indiana State Convention 2012

Marine Corps League

71st Department of Indiana State Convention 2012

June 1st-3rd

Indianapolis Indiana

For Details and to Register CLICK HERE! 

Nominate your Marine of the Year

It’s that time again. Where Marine Corps Times seeks out the unsung heroes from around the Corps and names one the “Marine of the Year.”

We aren’t looking for those Marines who make headlines for combat exploits. Instead, we’re looking for everyday heroes whose dedication, professionalism and concern for their fellow service members and community set a standard.

They lead by example — giving their time, sharing their knowledge and inspiring others — without drawing much attention to themselves. Nominate your Marine of the Year

WEBSITE NOTICE!!

On April 3, 2012 the MarinesOfIndiana.com website was renamed to:    
www.MarineNewsIndiana.com

The change is to reflect our statewide Marine News.  Well.... that and the old domain name expired and someone bought it out from under us and the WebSgt is not about to be held hostage to a higher price!  So everyone needs to update their records and references to the website.