This week in Philly history: The U.S. Marine Corps is founded in Philadelphia, and a city tavern transforms into its symbol
The eagle, globe, and anchor emblem is solid and respectful, and it looks great pinned to a dress-blue uniform. But a Philadelphia tavern may be the Devil Dogs' most iconic symbol. It’s featured on ...
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‘Brothers left and right’: Marines rescue woman from rough water off Okinawa
Seven Marines received commendations for saving a Japanese woman from rough seas at Cape Zanpa Misaki on Okinawa.
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Joe Biden’s Neighbors Never Had Any Love for Him or Kamala
The thing about Joe Biden and Delaware is the novelty had worn off years ago, I was told. Everyone knew him, or at least had ...
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Korean War veteran, retired general honored at Hoover’s Marine Corps 249th birthday celebration
The Hoover Institution hosted the annual Marine Corps’ birthday celebration. Guests of honor included a Korean War veteran ...
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U.S. Marines - then, now and always - celebrate the Corps' 249th birthday in Manchester
10—For the 180 Marines and family members at Derryfield Country Club on Sunday, the 249th birthday of the United States Marine Corps was not just ... including funerals and burials. His uniform shirt ...
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Storied United States Marine Band, which visited Spokane in 1892 with John Phillip Souza, returns for sold out concert
Band kids and music aficionados gathered at Ferris High School Sunday for a performance by the United States Marine Band, known as “The President’s Own.” Ben Brueggemeier, the band director ...
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Sheffield United fan disappointed by club's refusal to print George Baldock's name on old shirt as tribute
A Sheffield United fan has spoken of his disappointment after the club shop refused to print George Baldock’s name on an old shirt. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Star ...
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‘Okay, I Will Join the Marines’
Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (NOA) using AI narration. The old Marine Richard “Lefty” Leflar died two weeks ago at his home in West Conshohocken, just outside Philadelphia ...
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85-Year-Old Scott Glenn Stars in Bloody Action Thriller ‘Eugene the Marine,’ More Than 60 Years After Enlisting in Real Life (EXCLUSIVE)
three of which were spent in the United States Marine Corps. In the film, Glenn stars as Gene Lee Grady, a lonely military man mourning his late wife and living a quiet existence in his tidy house.
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I Thought the Marine Corps Would Offer a Better Life. It Was Another Place I Didn't Belong.
A Marine recruiter called me over, and we went inside to talk. I was mesmerized by the photos on his walls, by his dress blue uniform, by the title United States Marine. The Marines are the first ...
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'I don't care about your service': Vet asked to deplane flight over 'threatening' shirt
SAN FRANCISCO (WKRC) - A Marine Corps veteran told KNTV that she was shocked and humiliated after being asked to deplane a Delta flight due to her "threatening shirt." According to KNTV ...
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Marine veteran kicked off flight by attendant for wearing ‘threatening’ shirt, reports say
The shirt read, “Do not give in to the war within. End veteran suicide,” Banks shared. Banks, a Marine Corps veteran, said the words on her shirt were for the work she does for others and was not ...