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WWII souvenir unearthed at Presidential Cottage April 24, 2015 — Mokapu Peninsula, the area of land on which Marine Corps Base Hawaii rests, is an archeological gold mine where at any point relics can surface. One of those relics is an anti-aircraft gun mount, which was discovered beneath the driveway of the Presidential Cottage on Jan. 13, 2015. MORE

Montford Point Marines: Opened doors for blacks in armed forces February 21, 2014 — During the month of February, the nation celebrates Black History Month. This month celebrates the legacy and contributions of black Americans. But what about the first black Marines? MORE

The Greatest Generation visits Hawaii Marines December 13, 2013 — Mike Mervosh, a 90-year-old retired Marine Corps sergeant major, and several other World War II veterans visited Marine Corps Base Hawaii, which was organized by The Greatest Generation Foundation for veterans, Dec. 6, 2013. MORE

Celebrating Native American heritage November 15, 2013 — November is Native American Heritage Month. MORE

Digging up WWII relics August 30, 2013 — Two-year recovery of World War II relics aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii is complete. MORE

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Passing the torch: Call sign “Raider 96” November 27, 2019 — Detroit native, born in 1923, Cpl. Leonard B. Turner enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942 following MORE

Local community commemorates 36th Beirut Memorial Observance October 16, 2019 — The words “They came in peace” are etched in the Beirut Memorial stone wall, along with the names of MORE

Marines with 4th Marine Regiment visit Corregidor on 75th anniversary of battle May 9, 2017 — Seventy-five years after the battle and fall of Corregidor, current day members of 4th Marine MORE

Marine visits gravesite of WWII family hero June 3, 2016 — Cpl. Joshua Bettis, an outbound clerk in distribution management office at Henderson Hall became MORE

Marines tour hallowed ground of World War II in France May 31, 2016 — Marines gazed over the embankment to Omaha Beach as waves washed upon the sand. Behind them stood MORE

WWII Marine Raider returns home after 73 years April 7, 2016 — Marine Raiders throughout history are renowned for their ability to accomplish seemingly impossible MORE

Remembering Pearl Harbor: A ‘body blow’ to America December 8, 2015 — When the first bombs exploded on a nearby airfield, marking the start of the Japanese sneak attack on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, Edward Davis and others scrambled from a chow hall. The 94-year-old Army veteran said he and other Soldiers were having breakfast at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, when Japanese aircraft dive-bombed the adjacent Wheeler Army Airfield. MORE

Seventy two years later Tarawa Marine begins journey home to Denver November 14, 2015 — Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific and the Defense POW/MIAAccounting Agency performed a MORE

Marines observe 70th anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima March 10, 2015 — Throughout World War II, the United States military proved its effectiveness in ways that changed MORE

2014 Colonel Justice Marion “Jumping Joe” Chambers Award for outstanding leadership selection board December 3, 2014 — Marine administrative message 616/14 announces the 2014 Colonel Justice Marion “Jumping Joe” Chambers Award selection criteria and solicits nominations of eligible Reserve company grade officers. The award is presented annually in memory of Col. Chambers, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, to recognize officers who best demonstrate the outstanding leadership qualities exemplified by Chambers during World War II. MORE