Stories - Nov 2011

Archive: November, 2011

Marine recruiter named honorary co-captain for Minnesota Gophers football team

University of Minnesota officials named Sgt. Van Tulmau an honorary Golden Gophers co-captain Nov. 12 in honor of Veteran's Day.Nearly 50,000 Minnesota and Wisconsin football fans watched Tulmau walk onto the field at TCF Bank Stadium and take part in the coin toss. “I have never been that nervous,” said the 30-year-old Koror, Palau, native. “It

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Retired Maj. John McGee(left) cuts a Marine Corps Birthday cake with the assistance of his wife Beverly(middle) during the commissioning of their son 2nd Lt. Mark McGee(Right) and Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony, Nov. 10. - Retired Maj. John McGee(left) cuts a Marine Corps Birthday cake with the assistance of his wife Beverly(middle) during the commissioning of their son 2nd Lt. Mark McGee(Right) and Marine Corps Birthday cake cutting ceremony, Nov. 10.

Continuing tradition, one family at a time

The Marine Corps has a long-established set of customs and beliefs dating all the way back to the day the Corps was born in 1775. These beliefs lead to time honored traditions carried out every day. So, it is no surprise when one day out of the year, Nov. 10, all around the world, Marines gather in celebration of the Corps’ birth.One such gathering

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Recruiters from various offices prepare to march past the Honor Guard during the Recruiting Station Twin Cities 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. The first piece of cake was presented to the oldest and yougest Marines present. For additional imagery, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities. - Recruiters from various offices prepare to march past the Honor Guard during the Recruiting Station Twin Cities 236th Marine Corps Birthday celebration Nov. 4. The first piece of cake was presented to the oldest and yougest Marines present. For additional imagery, visit www.facebook.com/rstwincities.

Recruiting Station Twin Cities celebrates Marine Corps’ 236th birthday

Marines past and present continued time-honored traditions while celebrating the 236th Marine Corps Birthday at Treasure Island Resort Nov. 4. Nearly 300 people attended Recruiting Station Twin Cities’ ball, including guest of honor ret. Lt. Col. Christopher Williams, deputy region director of operations for AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community

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