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VMF-214 (Black Sheep Squadron) basis for 'Baa Baa Black Sheep ...  The history of VMF-214, the Black Sheep Squadron, a US Marine Corps ... The most famous Marine Corps fighter squadron of WW2, VMF-214, forever ... Based at Ewa, on Oahu, Major George Britt took command of the nascent squadron,...
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Colonel Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, Commander, Marine Fighter ...  Marine, naval aviator Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, commanding officer of VMF-214 ... in the AVG's 1st Pursuit Squadron, the Adam and Eves, of the famed Flying Tigers. ... After a year with Boeing, Greg enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and .... Marine Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214) "Black Sheep Squadron".
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VMA-214 - Wikipedia  Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214) is a United States Marine Corps fighter squadron consisting of AV-8B Harrier (V/STOL) jets. The squadron is based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona and is under the command .... In April 1945, the Black Sheep were relocated to Marine Corps Air Station El Centro, California,...
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Gregory "Pappy" Boyington - WW2 Ace, Black Sheep Squadron C.O.  Biography of the US Marine Corps ace, C.O. of VMF-214, Medal of Honor recipient, ... Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, leader of the Black Sheep ... known Marine Corps' ace was Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, commanding officer of VMF-214. ... China as a member of the American Volunteer Group, the famed Flying Tigers.
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Pappy Boyington - Wikipedia  Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (December 4, 1912  January 11, 1988) was an American combat pilot who was a United States Marine Corps fighter ace during World War II. He received both the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross.
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Catch-22 : Major Major Major Major - Logo - Onion.Nu  He had a shy and hopeful manner in each new contact, and he was always ... Actually, Major Major had been promoted by an I.B.M. machine with a sense of humor ... To demean him personally would be to demean all other officers of equal or...
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The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana  Page 179  Nov 4, 1990 ... John D. MacGillis (series star Gerald McRaney) to at-. tend a celebration in honor of the Marine Corps' 215th anniversary. Quayle, of course...
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U.S Marines storm Mogadishu, Somalia - Dec 09, 1992 - HISTORY ...  On this day in 1992, 1800 United States Marines arrive in Mogadishu, ... a multinational force aimed at restoring order in the conflict-ridden country. ... Less than 10 years later, a military group led by Major General Muhammad ... The Tory survivors retreated first to Norfolk then to Dunmore's ship, the Otter, where the majority.
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The Forgotten MASH Surgeon: The Story of Alvin Vincent Blount Jr ...  His popular account of the fictional 4077th MASH gave rise to an Academy ... These physicians had only recently completed their medical training and had begun busy ... In 1951, the 8225th MASH unit was deployed, and an additional unit was ... Captain Blount, after serving 3 years prior in the army, was now one of the...
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Marion E. Carl, Lieutenant General, United States Marine Corps  It was followed by an honor guard of about 100 soldiers in blue-and-white dress uniforms. ... "The fact that my dad got to be 82, I think, is a remarkable piece of luck and skill. ... ROSEBURG, Oregon -- Retired Major General Marion Carl, a World War II ... 25, 1947, at Muroc Field, now Edwards Air Force Base, in California.
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John Philip Sousa - United States Marine Band - Marine Corps  Biography for Marine Band 17th Director John Philip Sousa, most famous director who ... to showcase the marches which would earn him the title, the "March King. ... John Philip Sousa gained great proficiency on the violin, and at the age of 13 he ... dedicated to the memory of the great American composer and bandmaster.
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John Ripley (USMC) - Wikipedia  Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart. Other work, Southern Virginia University  Hargrave Military Academy USMC History & Museums Division, Director. John Walter Ripley (June 29, 1939  October 28, 2008) was a United States Marine Corps officer who received the Navy Cross for his actions in combat during the Vietnam War. ... Following his tours in Vietnam, Ripley served with Marine Force...
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John Paul Jones And His Marines | Marine Corps Association  The Scottish sea captain, John Paul Jones, fighting for the Americans during the ... during the battle of the Bon Homme Richard and Serapis, September 23, 1779. .... He didn't lose the Ranger to an enemy vessel with more guns, but he lost her ... Bon Homme Richard, the French name for Benjamin Franklin's "Poor Richard.
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Black Jack in Cuba - US Army Center Of Military History  General John J. Pershing's Service in the Spanish-American War. by Kevin Hymel. The following article is a revised version of one that first appeared in the ... was called "Black Jack" in reference to his service with the10th, and the nickname stuck ... materiel to an insurgent Cuban unit, squadrons of the 10th, the 1st Cavalry,...
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Chesty Puller - Wikipedia  Chesty Puller. Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller (June 26, 1898  October 11, 1971) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who fought guerrillas in Haiti and Nicaragua, and fought in World War II and the Korean War. Puller is the most decorated Marine in American history.
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Margaret A. Brewer, first female general in Marine Corps, dies at 82 ...  Jan 11, 2013 ... Brewer was the first woman to become a general in the Marine Corps in 1978. ... to hold the rank of general in the Marine Corps and who led the Marines' public ... and public affairs before she was named a brigadier general in 1978. ... (In 1985, Gail M. Reals became the first woman promoted to general...
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RR: General John 'Black Jack' Pershing on Dealing with Islamic ...  Dec 7, 2011 ... General John 'Black Jack' Pershing on Dealing with Islamic Terrorism. Although the indigenous uprising following American victory in the...
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John J. Pershing - Wikipedia  General of the Armies John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing (September 13, 1860  July 15, 1948) was a senior United States Army officer, most famous as the commander of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) on the Western Front in World War I, 191718. ... To speed up the arrival of the doughboys, they embarked for France leaving...
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American Soldier: Tommy Franks, Malcolm McConnell: Amazon.com ...  Editorial Reviews. Amazon.com Review. As Commander in Chief of the United States Central ... by leading American and Coalition forces to victory in Afghanistan and Iraq. ... Iraq. In this riveting memoir, General Franks retraces his journey from small-town boyhood to his role as one of history's most effective commanders.
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Marine Corps Stories - Famous Marines - CorpsStories.com  NBC frequently tapped him to host game shows (e.g., "Missing Links" ... genial host of the syndicated variety program "Ed McMahon's Star Search", ... Jokes" (1983-88) and "Super Bloopers and New Practical Jokes" (1988-92). ... to launch the Internet talent competition "Ed McMahon's Next Big Star" (www.nextbigstar.com).
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MARINE CREW TO FACE MILITARY GRAND JURY - The ...  By Lee Hockstader March 13, 1998 ... against the crew of a Marine jet that clipped a ski lift cable in northern Italy last month, killing 20 people from six countries.