Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Dear poolee, recruit, Marine, and Veteran family members,

November is Military and Veteran Family Day. Let us be the first to extend a HUGE thank you to our military and Veteran families! Please take a moment to read our article about the sacrifices our military families make. Our families serve, too!

We are often asked about the NCO Sword and when you should present it as a gift to your Marine. Read our article to learn more about the sword. The appropriate time to present it is AFTER your enlisted Marine has achieved the rank of Corporal.

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Non-Commissioned Officer Sword (NCO)
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(Once an enlisted Marine attains the rank of Corporal, they are an NCO or Non-Commissioned Officer.)
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This Day in Marine Corps History
November 1, 1983
On November 1, 1983, 300 U.S. Marines from the 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit (MAU) staged an amphibious and helicopter landing on the island of Carriacou, 15 miles northeast of Grenada, in a search for Cuban military installations or personnel.
November: Military Family Month
Recognizing The Service of Military Family Members
November is Military and Veteran Family Month. Our military families make sacrifices, too!


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