http://www.shuttdetachment.org Messages for US Marine Veterans and Patriotic Friends en-us Shuttdetachment.org Feed Fixer Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:10:54 -0500 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:10:54 -0500 Female service members have much higher rates of divorce and are more likely to be a single parent. When they do seek help at VA medical centers, they are screening positive at a higher rate for military sexual trauma, meaning they indicated experiencing sexual harassment, assault or rape. Some studies have shown that female veterans are at greater risk for homelessness." .... click the link for the whole topic. http://shuttdetachment.org/messages/document.php?id=157 Wed, 28 April 2010 13:10:54 -0500 The USMC Veterans of The Pvt Charles J Shutt Detachment, Watertown, MA - starts its much needed campaign to gather food goods for Veterans housed in local VA facilites that do not have access to between meal foods and foods that can be had after hours. Many of the Veterans do not have funds or access to local stores to purchase foods that we find in our everyday pantries such as canned soups, noodles, rice etc.., See the story for a full list of items that are sought for donation. The Pvt Shutt Detachment is made up of a membership consisting of retired and honorably discharged Marines who's sole purpose is to carry on the the tradition of "Semper Fidelis", Always Faithful. http://shuttdetachment.org/messages/document.php?id=150 Wed, 28 April 2010 13:05:54 -0500 USMC Veterans in the Boston area converge at the Pvt Shutt Detachment http://www.shuttdetachment.org/USMC_MA.htm Wed, 28 April 2010 13:00:00 -0500 The Pvt. Shutt Detachment's 2009 Marine Corps Birthday Celebration from November 10, 2009 http://www.shuttdetachment.org/shuttpics/thumbnails.php?album=22 Mon, 26 Dec 2010 16:38:27 -0500 80 pictures of the 2009 Marine Corps Birthday Party held at the Marine Corps League, Pvt Charles J Shutt Detachment has been uploaded to the website photo gallery. A great event attended by local Marines of the Boston and surrounding areas. Some out of State visitors made the journey to attend this once a year event that was wall to wall in Marines, members and special guests. http://www.shuttdetachment.org/messages/document.php?id=144 Mon, 26 April 2010 16:28:17 -0500 A bill that would provide tax breaks to service members trying to buy or sell a home passed the House of Representatives by a unanimous vote.The Servicemembers Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 would give deployed service members extra time to qualify for an $8,000 homebuyer tax credit for first-time purchasers that expires on Dec. 1, and would exempt those forced to move by military orders from having to give back the money if they sell a home after owning it for less than three years. http://www.shuttdetachment.org/vavs/node/157 Mon, 26 April 2010 16:08:04 -0500 “Chesty” Puller (1898-1971) as an enduring icon of the U.S. Marine Corps. His 37-year career included engagements with bandits in Haiti, rebels in Nicaragua, Japanese Imperial forces on Guadalcanal, New Britain, and Peliliu, and North Korean and Red Chinese armies in Korea http://www.maxzimus.com/boxofsand/?p=9 Mon, 26 April 2010 15:31:27 -0500 Lack of exercise, lack of sleep, illegal drugs, psychological issues and let us not forget being fat as a cow is stopping many of the American youth between 17 to 24 years of age from being eligible to get into the Branches of the Military. Waivers can help get some Patriotic young people into uniform, but that still leaves an amazing number of young adults just plain unfit for service. The ramifications are greater than just applicants being turned away. If ever we needed to implement a mandatory draft to protect our Country, the amount of young people that would have the capacity to protect and serve our country in a time of need is pitiful outside of our volunteer Military. http://www.shuttdetachment.org/messages/document.php?id=142 Mon, 26 April 2010 15:28:26 -0500 Marine boot camp training is famous for being tough, where only the best succeed. But as tough as boot camp is, there is one moment in boot camp that is the make-or-break challenge. The ultimate test called the “Crucible.” Once the Crucible begins, the recruits are faced with fifty-four grueling hours with little sleep, little food, and a series of events that will tax them physically and mentally to the extreme http://www.maxzimus.com/boxofsand/?p=11 Mon, 26 April 2010 15:09:17 -0500 The Gathering of Eagles, North Carolina, have started a program to provide laptops to wounded warriors through a grassroots program run via the organization. Donations are being asked for to get this project fully funded. Each Toshiba laptop will cost $350.00, purchased from Best Buy, and will have a donated webcam. http://shuttdetachment.org/messages/document.php?id=132 Mon, 19 April 2010 14:58:27 -0500 The Marines come up with an action plan ........ AGAIN.
]]> http://shuttdetachment.org/messages/document.php?id=128 Mon, 19 April 2010 14:27:27 -0500 From blotchy Eagle, Globe and Anchors of WWII to the current Tribal body art, Marines have always used "Body Ink" as one of the few ways to express themselves and their pride of Corps and their beliefs in a highly disciplined environment. http://shuttdetachment.org/messages/document.php?id=124 Mon, 19 Dec 2010 14:09:55 -0500 Marine Corps Semper Fi USMC featuring Eagle Globe and Anchor http://bit.ly/3nmm1l Mon, 19 April 2010 17:08:25 -0500