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Online Flag Sales

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:06:00 +0000

The Hiram I. Bearss Detachment has recently added online Flag Sales to their website! Starting off with American Flag sales, Marine Corps and other Flags are to be added soon. These are not your...

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VA Announces On-Line Claims Applications

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:31:00 +0000

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced July 16, 2008 that on-line applications are now accepted from veterans, survivors and other claimants filing initial applications for disability...

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The American Soldier: A Photographic Tribute to Soldiers and Marines from the Civil War to the War in Iraq

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:39:00 +0000

Sorry, not sure what happened to the C-Span TV schedule. I tuned in and did not find the show, nor did I find it in the guide. Anyone here of an updated schedule on this show let me know. Blog...

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Veterans Report

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:14:00 +0000

The Blog Sgt gets the email version of the Veterans Report from Military.com. The Veterans Report is a newsletter available to help Veterans stay current on benefits changes, learn about important...

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Marion, IN VA Buildings could be utilized

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:38:00 +0000

Veterans Affairs officials are considering a plan under which several unused buildings at its Marion health care campus could be leased to developers and used for new purposes. A public hearing is...

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New VA Clinic To Be Built in Evansville

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:48:00 +0000

EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to build an 87,000-square-foot outpatient clinic on the east side of Evansville over the objections of some city and county...

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Remembering the Taste of Home

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:59:00 +0000

GET YOURS!!! TODAY!!A Collection of Recipes by the Friends and Families of Our Military Servicemen, Women, and their Families. Past and Present. There is a special bond among those that have served...

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Department of Indiana Fall 2008 Conference

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:40:00 +0000

The Southern Indiana Leathernecks Detachment Invites the Marines of Indiana Saturday and Sunday October 4-5, 2008 Jasper Inn and Convention CenterReservations: 800-872-3176 The 2008 Fall...

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6th Annual Chili Supper & Auction

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:44:00 +0000

The Central Indiana Young Marines will be holding their 6th Annual Chili Supper and Auction Saturday, September 27th, at Heslar Naval Armory, 3010 White River Parkway in Indianapolis. Auction ~...

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National POW MIA Recognition Day Ceremony

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:45:00 +0000

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2008 12:00 NOON INDIANA WAR MEMORIAL 431 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN

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Flag Raising

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:04:00 +0000

On Saturday, August 16th the James P. Farber Detachment #1183 erected an unusual flagpole at their new home at the Avon American Legion. Marine Joe Macri, a member of our detachment, handcrafted the...

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Marine Acquited - Ooorah!!

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:39:00 +0000

On Thursday, August 28th, Former Marine Sgt. Jose Luis Nazario Jr. has been acquited of Manslaughter charges from an incident in Iraq. Congrats Marine!! Yes, I realize that our military needs to...

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Miracle Mile Parade ~ Indy

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:54:00 +0000

The H.I. Bearss Detachment participated in the Miracle Mile Parade on the south side of Indianapolis. The Miracle Mile Parade was held to celebrate the revitalization of the south side. The picture...

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Helping Veterans Launch Businesses

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:16:00 +0000

Entrepreneur network PerfectBusiness.com is offering all military veterans free "Writing A Business Plan" software to help them "pursue the American Dream they fought to protect." The software is...

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"The President's Own" 2008 Concert Tour in Indiana

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:47:00 +0000

The 2008 concert tour in Indiana follows. Dates, locations, and times are subject to change. For ticket information, call the number listed, or mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the...

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233rd US Marine Corps Birthday Ball

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:02:00 +0000

Indianpolis Ball Committee request the honor of your presence to the 233rd United States Birthday BallSaturday, November 15, 2008 Guest of HonorGregory A. BallardLtCol, USMC (Ret)Mayor, City of...

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233rd Birthday Ball in Evansville, IN

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:18:00 +0000

River Cities Detachment Birthday Ball will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at the Germania Maennerchor, 916 N. Fulton Avenue, Evansville IN Tickets are $25.00 per person Make your...

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Dispute over Medal Of Honor for Marine

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:50:00 +0000

For reasons I can not support, the Medal of Honor has been passed over and a Navy Cross Awarded to a Marine that held a gernade to his chest to save his Marine brothers. The Marine's family is...

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Detachment Vehicle Donation Program

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 05:13:00 +0000

The Marine Corps League, Hiram I. Bearss Detachment #089 has launched a new fundraising program by accepting donated vehicles. For more information and an application to donate a vehicle go to:...

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VOTE on Tuesday, November 4th!!

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:00:00 +0000

On Tuesday, November 4, 2008, Americans will elect a new President of the United States. There is no better time to express your voice through voting than now. Other than it being your Constitutional...

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Marine Corps Press Release

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:45:00 +0000

The results from a Camp Lejune health study investigating the possible risks linked to contaminated water will be out soon. See Pentegon video on www.MarinesOfIndiana.com

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27th Commandant of the Marine Corps Passes

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:11:00 +0000

General Robert H. Barrow, USMC Retired, February 5, 1922 ~ October 30, 2008 (age 86) 27th Commandant of the Marine Corps General Barrow served in WW II, Korea and Vietnam. General Barrow's medals...

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Become a Plank Owner

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:08:00 +0000

Since December 1973, and the founding of the Marine Corps League, Hiram I. Bearss Detachment in Indianapolis, it has long been a dream and goal of many long time members to create a maintain a museum...

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US Marine Corps Birthday Message

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:46:00 +0000

UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY MESSAGE - 10 NOVEMBER 2008 Date Signed: 10/10/2008 ALMAR Number: 042/08 R 082000z OCT 08ALMAR 042/08MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC CMC//SUBJ/UNITED STATES MARINE...

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Department of Defense Launches National Resource Directory For Wounded Warriors, Families And Caregivers

noreply@blogger.com (Indy Devil Dog) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:53:00 +0000

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 962-08November 17, 2008 The Department of Defense today launched the National Resource Directory, a collaborative effort between the departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans...

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