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The Marine Memorial Club was charted in 1946 by the Corps’ top commander, Gen. Alexander Vandegrift, according to Myatt. He was a veteran of some of the hardest battles in the Pacific and wanted a series of respite locations for his Marines across the nation. They would serve as a way to serve, honor and educate about who Marines are and what they do. - The Marine Memorial Club was charted in 1946 by the Corps’ top commander, Gen. Alexander Vandegrift, according to Myatt. He was a veteran of some of the hardest battles in the Pacific and wanted a series of respite locations for his Marines across the nation. They would serve as a way to serve, honor and educate about who Marines are and what they do.

From left to right, Lance Cpl. Shaunna T. Agalzoff, a switchboard operator from Seaside, Ore., Pfc. Amanda S. Case, a radio operator from Belvidere, Ill., Cpl. Brittany L. Rixon, a satellite operator from Star Lake, N.Y., and Cpl. Whitney N. Rogers, a construction wireman from Ft. Smith, Ark. all from 9th Communication Battalion, hold up trophies that they earned at the Tactical Athlete Challenge at the 11 Area football field here, Aug. 16. The Marines from 9th Communication Battalion placed third in the women’s competition. - From left to right, Lance Cpl. Shaunna T. Agalzoff, a switchboard operator from Seaside, Ore., Pfc. Amanda S. Case, a radio operator from Belvidere, Ill., Cpl. Brittany L. Rixon, a satellite operator from Star Lake, N.Y., and Cpl. Whitney N. Rogers, a construction wireman from Ft. Smith, Ark. all from 9th Communication Battalion, hold up trophies that they earned at the Tactical Athlete Challenge at the 11 Area football field here, Aug. 16. The Marines from 9th Communication Battalion placed third in the women’s competition.

Lance Cpl. Jenasin Arevalo (left), along with Lance Cpl. Giovanni Yanez (right), both from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment put a splint onto a simulated casualty during the practical application portion of a Combat Lifesavers course here, Aug. 18. The course teaches skills and techniques in a classroom setting with a focus on hands-on training to ensure Marines are proficient with course objectives. Throughout the five-day course the students learn and implement skills that will lead them to becoming CLS certified. Arevalo is from Jackson, Calif., while Yanez is from Chicago. - Lance Cpl. Jenasin Arevalo (left), along with Lance Cpl. Giovanni Yanez (right), both from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment put a splint onto a simulated casualty during the practical application portion of a Combat Lifesavers course here, Aug. 18. The course teaches skills and techniques in a classroom setting with a focus on hands-on training to ensure Marines are proficient with course objectives. Throughout the five-day course the students learn and implement skills that will lead them to becoming CLS certified. Arevalo is from Jackson, Calif., while Yanez is from Chicago.

Retired Maj. Gen. Mike Myatt talks with a military reporter about San Francisco Fleet Week 2011. As the driving force behind the event, he's led the effort to turn it into more than just a celebration. This year the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard will partner with San Francisco disaster response officals to exercise how they would work together to respond to an earthquake in the area. - Retired Maj. Gen. Mike Myatt talks with a military reporter about San Francisco Fleet Week 2011. As the driving force behind the event, he's led the effort to turn it into more than just a celebration. This year the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard will partner with San Francisco disaster response officals to exercise how they would work together to respond to an earthquake in the area.

Marines and sailors man USS Makin Island's rails as the amphibious assault ship sails into San Francisco Bay, Oct. 6, 2010. The Marines are part of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's special-purpose Marine air-ground task force, which is the first amphibious landing force to embark Makin Island. The ship left San Diego, Oct. 1, to participate in San Francisco's 2010 Fleet Week. The unit will showcase to the public the Marine Corps' men and women, its aircraft and equipment, and its ability to conduct missions that span the overlapping spectrums of peace and combat, from disaster relief to war. - Marines and sailors man USS Makin Island's rails as the amphibious assault ship sails into San Francisco Bay, Oct. 6, 2010. The Marines are part of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's special-purpose Marine air-ground task force, which is the first amphibious landing force to embark Makin Island. The ship left San Diego, Oct. 1, to participate in San Francisco's 2010 Fleet Week. The unit will showcase to the public the Marine Corps' men and women, its aircraft and equipment, and its ability to conduct missions that span the overlapping spectrums of peace and combat, from disaster relief to war.

Amphibious vehicles and infantrymen serving with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Katrina travel down the decimated streets of Orleans Parish conducting search and rescue operations. Some communities in the parish were, at one point, under more than ten feet of water.::r::::n::::r::::n::::r::::n:: - Amphibious vehicles and infantrymen serving with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Katrina travel down the decimated streets of Orleans Parish conducting search and rescue operations. Some communities in the parish were, at one point, under more than ten feet of water.::r::::n::::r::::n::::r::::n::