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A U.S. Army soldier holds out her pocket change at Hanscom Air Force Base on April 2, 2018. (Massachusetts National Guard/Spc. Samuel Keenan) - A U.S. Army soldier holds out her pocket change at Hanscom Air Force Base on April 2, 2018. (Massachusetts National Guard/Spc. Samuel Keenan)

Here's How Troops Will Repay Suspended Payroll Taxes in 2021

Most military members will spend the next year repaying payroll taxes that were not withheld from their paychecks over the last four months of 2020, due to a temporary exemption put in place by President Donald Trump.

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U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Christian M. Urias, a student at Marine Corps Engineer School, carries a tree during the annual Trees for Troops event at the Paradise Point Golf Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2020. Trees for Troops is a program with the Christmas Spirit Foundation that provides free, farm-grown Christmas Trees to United States services members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez) - U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Christian M. Urias, a student at Marine Corps Engineer School, carries a tree during the annual Trees for Troops event at the Paradise Point Golf Course on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 9, 2020. Trees for Troops is a program with the Christmas Spirit Foundation that provides free, farm-grown Christmas Trees to United States services members. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez)

Camp Lejeune receives Christmas trees from Christmas Spirit Foundation

To celebrate the season of giving, the Christmas Spirit Foundation partnered with the FedEx Corporation along with Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) and Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCIEAST-MCB Camp Lejeune) to show their gratitude for the service members and their sacrifices.

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He's Got It In the Bag

Since the divestment of tank battalions in the United States Marine Corps – part of the Commandant’s Force Design 2030 initiative, designed to modernize for the next era, focus more heavily on naval expeditionary warfare and better align the ‘Corps with the National Defense Strategy (NDS), hundreds of tank Marines have been displaced from their jobs as tank mechanics, drivers, and related Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs). As a result, in the Marine Corps’ effort to ‘keep the faith’ with these dedicated warriors, tank Marines have been given the option to either change careers within the Marine Corps, switch to a different branch of the military (typically, one with tanks), or separate from service altogether.

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1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment Awarded French Fourragere after Assignment to 6th Marine Regiment - 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment Awarded French Fourragere after Assignment to 6th Marine Regiment

1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment Awarded French Fourragere after Assignment to 6th Marine Regiment

Leaders from 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division (2d MARDIV) recently welcomed “The Beirut Battalion” to their ranks, as the Marines and Sailors of 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (1st Bn., 8th Marines) were formally awarded the historic French Fourragere by 6th Marines at a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune on November 25, 2020. The integration and Fourragere presentation is a result of 1st Bn., 8th Marines’ realignment under 6th Marine Regiment Headquarters, as part of the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030.

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II MEF Marines conclude MEFEX 21.1

II MEF concluded Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 21.1, which took place across the east coast at Fort Drum, New York; Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia; and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, November 13. The exercise occurred from November 4-13 and included Marines and Sailors with II MEF training alongside NATO allies: Norway’s Brigade North, French Army 6th Light Armoured Brigade, and the United Kingdom’s Royal Marine 3rd Commando, and U.S. Navy partners with Second Fleet....

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II MEF Marines conclude MEFEX 21.1

II MEF concluded Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 21.1, which took place across the east coast at Fort Drum, New York; Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia; and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, November 13. The exercise occurred from November 4-13 and included Marines and Sailors with II MEF training alongside NATO allies: Norway’s Brigade North, French Army 6th Light Armoured Brigade, and the United Kingdom’s Royal Marine 3rd Commando, and U.S. Navy partners with Second Fleet....

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Westley Trotter, a fire team leader with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, clears an obstacle during exercise “Dogs of War” on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Nov. 5, 2020. The exercise was held to improve unit readiness for upcoming training and gain experience operating in a joint environment. Marines conducted multiple air assaults and live fire ranges to improve lethality and cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah J. Abernathy) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Westley Trotter, a fire team leader with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, clears an obstacle during exercise “Dogs of War” on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Nov. 5, 2020. The exercise was held to improve unit readiness for upcoming training and gain experience operating in a joint environment. Marines conducted multiple air assaults and live fire ranges to improve lethality and cohesion. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elijah J. Abernathy)

Dogs of War

U.S. Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division (V 2/8), conducted a joint training operation with the U.S. Army 4th Battalion, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Nov. 4-6 2020.

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Graphic - November 11 is set aside each year to honor our nation's veterans.

Where to watch 2020 Veterans Day virtual tributes

Several local and national organizations will pivot from traditional Veterans Day festivities in light of the current health emergency and offer virtual opportunities to honor our nation’s veterans. Below is a snapshot of locally and nationally scheduled events.

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Happy Birthday and Semper Fidelis Marines!

November 10, 2020 will mark the 245th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Dating back to 1775, just eight months prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines. The newly formed Marine Corps’ purpose was to provide additional security and support for the Continental Navy. Led by Commandant Samuel Nicholas, the initial two battalions of Continental Marines performed gallantly during the Revolutionary War, but were disbanded by Congress following the war due to fiscal constraints...

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U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 8th Engineer Support Battalion attend an awards ceremony at the site of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, awarded the Marines the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their efforts in building the range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee) - U.S. Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 8th Engineer Support Battalion attend an awards ceremony at the site of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2020. Maj. Gen. Julian D. Alford, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, awarded the Marines the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for their efforts in building the range. G-36 has been redesigned to enable company commanders to train with organic weapons systems and attachments they would have available during combat and conduct full-scale operations on one range. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ginnie Lee)

Camp Lejeune Marines recognized for G-36 Company Battle Course Range reconstruction efforts, enhancing training capabilities

Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion and 8th Engineer Support Battalion were recognized by Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s top leader for their efforts in the reconstruction of the G-36 Company Battle Course Range, formerly known as the G-6 Range on MCB Camp Lejeune, Oct. 29, 2020.

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