In your backyard: Battle on Lake Erie Two centuries have passed since Master Commandant Oliver Hazard Perry led American vessels to victory against the British in the Battle of Lake Erie.
June 25, 2013 - The Marietta Times
WWII veterans receive Congressional Gold Medal for service in Montford Point Marines The two veterans, Staff Sgt. Robert “Bob” Spencer, 94, and Cpl. Flate Staples, 88, were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor, by Al Pearson, commandant of western zone of Michigan for the Marine Corp League.
June 22, 2013 - The Muskegon Chronicle
Rep. Paul Cook Hosts Congressional Marine Corps Breakfast Congressman Cook greets General James Amos, Commandant of the US Marine Corps. WASHINGTON – Rep. Paul Cook (R-Yucca Valley) today hosted a Congressional Marines Group Breakfast with guest speaker General James Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps.
June 20, 2013 - Highland Community News
Michael Hagee in Independent Online As commandant, I am gravely concerned about the serious allegations concerning actions of some Marines at Haditha and Hamandiyah. I can assure you that the Marine Corps takes them seriously,Hagee said. "As commandant, I am the one...
Jon Stewart in MacNN It wasn't supposed to be this way,says Stewart. "Microsoft was supposed to be the evil one! But you guys are busting down doors in Palo Alto while Commandant Gates is ridding the world of mosquitoes!"
John Murtha in FOXNews I met with the commandant. I said, 'If you don't give him a Purple Heart, I'll give him one of mine.' And they gave him a Purple Heart,said Murtha, who has two.