Pvt Charles J Shutt Detachment
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Members of the Pvt. Charles J. Shutt Marine Corps League Detachment join
together in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving the traditions
and promoting the interests of the USMC (United States Marine Corps). Supporting
the Community from 1959 to 2012
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Marine Corps League News - Boston Area
News and Events from the Pvt. Shutt Detachment Membership in Watertown,
MA
Scholarships will be proudly awarded on May 28, 2012, during the Memorial Day ceremonies at the Pvt. Charles J Shutt Detachment.
All applications with MCAS SAT scores, transcripts, letter of recommendation and extra-curricular activities must be received by May 1, 2012.
- Report: Medical helo was close to military jets
LEXINGTON, Va. — A medical helicopter came within 1,000 feet of three military jets after dropping off a patient, a spokesman for healthcare organization Carilion Clinic said.
- NORAD intercepts 2 aircraft near Camp David
CAMP DAVID, Md. — Military aircraft have intercepted two small planes in restricted airspace around Camp David, where world leaders are gathering for an economic summit.
- 13 killed in eastern Afghanistan suicide attack
KABUL, Afghanistan — A suicide bomber blew himself up at a police checkpoint Saturday in a volatile area of eastern Afghanistan, killing 13 people, police said.
- New systems move air support into digital age
Close-air support is almost as old as naval aviation itself. Soon after the first Marine pilots took to the air, they were charged with supporting infantry through reconnaissance, and later by dropping ordnance on enemy positions.
- Planners want to make bases more ‘walkable’
At military installations, suburban-style sprawl is out and walkable communities are in, under new Defense Department planning guidelines released Thursday.
- NATO summit will highlight fraying relations
WASHINGTON — The NATO meeting in Chicago is a chance for alliance leaders to proclaim solidarity and promise success. But the two-day gathering that begins Sunday probably won’t resolve the underlying anxiety about sharing the burdens of defense, a concern heightened by Europe’s economic crisis and America’s growing weariness at carrying the heaviest load.
- Military judge considers multiple Gitmo trials
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A military judge is considering whether to split off one or more of the defendants and hold separate trials for five Guantanamo Bay prisoners charged in the Sept. 11 attacks, a lawyer for one of the men said Friday.
- Experts: North Korea still violating sanctions
UNITED NATIONS — An expert panel’s report says North Korea continues to violate U.N. sanctions, citing possible attempts to ship arms to Syria and Myanmar and illegally import luxury goods, U.N. diplomats said Friday.
- Accused clinic shooter will face court-martial
A sergeant charged in a 2009 shooting rampage at Camp Liberty, Iraq, that left five service members dead is being referred to a court-martial and may face the death penalty, according to an Army release.
- Report: Bird strike caused Pendleton helo crash
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A bird strike caused a deadly helicopter crash at Camp Pendleton last year that killed two Marines, according to a Marine Corps investigation.
- 2012 Golf Tournament is ready for you!
All the planning has been set, you can find the particulars and
registration form at ... more
- 4/28 18:30 Detachment Staff Meeting
- Commandant Rick Morrell call a meeting of his staff to discuss .... see
the topic
- 4/15 - 4/18 Vietnam Veterans' 'Moving Wall Comes to Arlington, MA
- Open to the public April 14 to April 18 at the Arlington HS baseball
field (behind the high School). Full agenda with color guards, reading of
residents on the wall, flyover, placing of the wreaths and taps by
bagpipe... see the topic for more information
- 4/19 - 18:00 OAS Packing Party
- On April 19th starting from 6:00pm, Operation American Soldier will be
using the new packing / staging area to assemble needed care packages for
military members stationed overseas
- 2011 Pvt Shutt Scholarship taking applications
- The 2011 Pvt Shutt Scholarship, in memory of Lenny O'Brien and Roberta
Keefe, will be taking applications from April 15th, 2011 to May 15th, 2011.
Pick up an application at the Pvt Shutt Detachment or online (check the
Shutt detachment web site on 4/15 for download info and requirements) ....
- Facebook Facelift for the Detachment
- by popular demand the Detachment has added Facebook pages for the Marine
and Associate membership ... see the topic
- 3/24/11 Detachment Staff Meeting
- Commandant Morrell calls for a staff meeting to be held at 18:30
- REMINDER: Thurs 3/3/11 Monthly Meeting
- Monthly meeting for the membership of the Pvt Shutt Detachment, expecting
a big turnout with 2011 being full with events. Stop in at 19:00.
- 2/24/11 3rd Annual Evening Supporting Veterans’ Wellness
- a great cause really making a change for PTSD for Marines, Sailors and
Soldiers both male and female ... check the topic link for more info
- Warrior Night Boston 3/5/2011
- Everything is finalized and planned for Warrior Night in Boston on March
5th, 2011. The details are in the topic link .....
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Onslow County Marine Corps League appoints its first female commandant
Members of the Marine Corps League from multiple cities and counties around the state attended an installation ceremony at a local establishment in Jacksonville, N.C., May 17.
The occasion was a historical appointment of office within the league
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Supplying victory one round at a time
A Marine is useless without a rifle. A rifle is useless without ammunition.
At 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, ensuring magazines are full is the job of the battalion’s sole ammunition technician.
Sgt. Waylon Sliker, from Sparta, N.J., h
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From firefighter/EMT to Navy corpsman
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew Sears is always walking around with a smile as he interacts with the Marines in his unit.
“I joined the Navy because (back home) I was a firefighter and an emergency medical technician, and the area was prett
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Lejeune Marines clear Afghan valley of insurgents
As the early morning sun peeks over the mountains the Nimruz province of Afghanistan, the Marines and sailors with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, began an operation in the Gostan Valley.
The Marines staged their vehicles at
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Cherry Point Marines and local law enforcement agencies pass the torch for good cause
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