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Friday, February 08, 2013  Original Iwo Jima monument coming to New York City auction, estimated to bring up to $1.8 million

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  America's heroes- both the fallen and the enlisted- were given tribute Monday at Memorial Day ceremonies around Amarillo.

Monday, February 27, 2012  When two Marine Corps helicopters collided during training over the Arizona-California border Wednesday night, seven Marines lost their lives and Amarillo lost one of their own.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012  Many soldiers returning from overseas receive some kind of "Welcome Home" greeting, but not many see one from an entire school.

Friday, August 05, 2011  The Bell Boeing V-22 Program has announced that it has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Government for a second multi-year procurement contract.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Obama was to announce Thursday that CIA Director Leon Panetta will replace Defense Secretary Robert Gates when Gates makes his long-planned exit this summer.

Sunday, January 02, 2011  A couple of soldiers had the opportunity to ring in the new year with friends and family, but today they say good bye...

Friday, December 24, 2010  The generosity of the community and the community itself has rallied together once again this year to make sure thousands of area kids get toys for Christmas.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  Marine Corp's "Toys for Tots" program is now taking donations for the Christmas holiday.

Monday, May 03, 2010  Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the military must rethink whether it can afford such a massive naval fleet at a time when the Army and Marine Corps need more money to take care of troops and their families.

Monday, February 08, 2010  A spokesman says Democratic Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania, a retired Marine Corps officer who became an outspoken critic of the Iraq war, has died.