IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF AMMUNITION FROM USE IN M1 GARANDS!!

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URGENT: On July 1, 2009, The Department of the Army HQ Joint Munitions Command, at Rock Island Arsenal, issued an IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION OF AMMUNITION FROM USE IN M1 GARANDS - Cartridge, Caliber .30 1305-00-047-3871, A222, All Lot Numbers Beginning with CBB-

Over a period of several months, numerous concerns and complaints have been received from veterans organizations using .30 caliber blank ammunition with lot numbers beginning with CBB in M1 Garand rifles. In April 2009, an incident occurred while fireing the M1 Garand using CBB blank ammunition. A piece of the back of the weapon receiver blew off and the operator received powder burns to his face and a deep gash on his cheek where the rear section of the receiver hit him after it blew off.

Veteran organizations using bolt action rifles should not have any problems using the CBB lots of ammunition. However if you do encounter problems, immediately cease use and please contact the point of contact listed below.

To replace this ammunition or to report problems, the point of contact is Dawn Folland, HQ Joint Munitions Command, AMSJM-CDS, Rock Island, IL 61299, dawn.lynn.folland@us.army.mil , 877-233-2515.

Chicken BBQ

The Marine Corps League, Hiram I. Bearss Detachment #089 will be holding BBQ's every 3rd Saturday of the Month at Marine Barracks Indianapolis, 3561 English Ave. from 1100 to 1500 (or until the BBQ is gone). Placing orders ahead of time is encouraged. For more information CLICK HERE.

New VA Eligibility Rules for Priority Group 8

Priority Group 8 Enrollment Relaxation ChangesVA eligibility rules changed on June 15, 2009, making it easier for more Veterans to enroll in VA’s health care system. Under this new regulation, VA relaxed income restrictions on enrollment for health benefits. While this new provision does not remove consideration of income, it does increase income thresholds. A web–based calculator is available for Veterans to enter their income information, dependents, and zip code to assess if their income would fall within the proposed income threshold adjustments. Veterans are encouraged to contact VA’s Health Resource Center at 1–877–222 VETS (8387) or visit the VA health eligibility website for more information.

2009 Department of Indiana Convention Photos

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Photos of the Department of Indiana, Marine Corps League 2009 Convention have been uploaded to the www.MarinesOfIndiana.com website. If you want to copy a certain picture, just double click on the slide show and it will take you to the Picasa album where you can right clik and save picture.

Salute to Korean Veterans

The Public is Invited to Join

Mayor Greg Ballard

For A

Salute to

Korean Veterans Ceremony

Thursday, June 25, 2009

1300 (1:00 PM)

INDIANA WAR MEMORIAL
PERSHING AUDITORIUM
431 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis

Military Display Tables in Foryer

Open at 1200 (Noon)

Reception immediately following ceremony