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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world. A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in...

10 November 2003 A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS This year we celebrate the 228th anniversary of the founding of our Corps. As always, it is an occasion for remembrance, proud traditions, and joyful camaraderie. The events of the past year have called for great sacrifices from many Marines and their families. While the Global War on Terrorism will continue to demand the best from each of us, it is important that we join with our fellow Marines, families and friends to celebrate our Corps' special culture and unique warrior ethos. This past year, Marines demonstrated once...

CAMP PENDLETON ---- As local Marines prepare this fall for a possible war in Iraq, combat units at Camp Pendleton are planning two top changes in leadership. Lt. Gen. Michael W. Hagee will give up command of the 45,000-member I Marine Expeditionary Force sometime this fall to become the Marine Corps' Commandant. The Camp Pendleton-based command ---- the most powerful among Marine Corps units on the West Coast ---- is one of three expeditionary forces that provide ground combat, air and support forces to regional military commanders around the world. Last week, the Senate confirmed Hagee, 57, for promotion and...

I probably should have done this earlier, but I wanted to let all of you people who love freedom to know that today an incredible man was laid to rest. My oldest brother, Ted, CAPT USMC was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetary. Last September 11th I left Baltimor about 8:25am and landed in Atlanta to learn about what happened. This September 11th I buried my brother. It is only like God to make this day one of the greatest days of my young life. I am so thankful. Ted was a DC area resident over the...