Hospice unit opens at Maine Veterans Affairs hospital :: The Republic

Hospice unit opens at Maine Veterans Affairs hospital :: The Republic
AP AUGUSTA, Maine - The Department of Veterans Affairs hospital for Maine veterans has a new 12-room hospice unit. The $3.1 million unit for end-of-life care opened Tuesday after a wing of the hospital in the Togus section of Augusta was renovated.

THE CONVOY: WEEKLY PUBLICATION FROM 1ST MLG

In this Issue:

  • Marines test drive Motorcycle Simulator
  • Facility named after fallen EOD Marine
  • 7th ESB assumes authority from 8th ESB
  • 1st Sgt awarded Bronze Star for valor in Afghanistan
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Commissary Coupon Savings Card Coming Soon | SpouseBUZZ.com

Huge news for military shoppers: the commissary will soon offer a reloaded e-coupon card, similar to those used by civilian stores.

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) announced what they are calling a “loyalty card” at a recent conference in Norfolk, Va., according to the Army Times. The card is expected to be available in the fall.


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THE CHEVRON: WEEKLY PUBLICATION OF MCRD SAN DIEGO


THIS WEEKS ISSUE:
  • Depot Marines help kids flex their muscles
  • Wellness Expo promotes healthy living
  • RTR Change of Command
  • Know how to handle summer’s heat
  • Memorial Day: A tribute to Peralta and the 31st MEU 
  • Korean War Marines visit depot museum
  • Recruiter affected by Joplin disaster
  • Exercise Aztec Fury preps for chaos
  • Marines judge San Diego JROTC competition
  • Depot holds Golden Guardian, prepares for disaster
  • New Titan football era begins aboard depot
  • Master sergeant earns spot on reality golf show
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“Operation Joining Forces” Adopt a Marine and his Family


Operation Joining Forces - Adopt a Marine and His Family

How you can Get Involved...

You can Adopt a Marine and his family while he is deployed in Afghanistan.
The 5th Marine Regiment Headquarters Company will be deployed in August 2011 for a year-long deployment at the tip of the spear in Afghanistan. That’s a long time to be away from family and the comforts of home.
With this in mind, The Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group has created a program called “Operation Joining Forces” where the Citizens of Dana Point and the surrounding communities can adopt a single Marine or a Marine and his family while in Afghanistan.

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