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Raiders patches appear at remote outposts
Raiders patches appear at remote outposts In a nod to their ancestral heritage, some Marine special operators deployed to Afghanistan are wearing the shoulder patch of the legendary Marine Raiders.

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Corps to decide on new .45-caliber pistol
Corps to decide on new .45-caliber pistol The Marine Corps is closer to knowing who will manufacture its new .45-caliber M45 Close Quarters Battle Pistol, and could make a decision about the program's future by spring, Marine officials said.

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7 killed in protests over Koran burning
7 killed in protests over Koran burning Afghan President Hamid Karzai appealed for calm after clashes between Afghan security forces and protesters furious over the burning of Muslim holy books at a U.S. military base left 7 people dead.

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Marines, tanks head to Korea for exercise
Marines, tanks head to Korea for exercise The Marine Corps is sending hundreds of personnel to South Korea for a large amphibious exercise scheduled for March.

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