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Marine Corps League News - Boston Area

News and Events from the Pvt. Shutt Detachment Membership in Watertown, MA

 

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** Get the 2012 Annual Golf Tournamant info HERE **

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** Get the 2012 Shutt Scholarship HERE **

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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