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MarineParents.com Newsletter
a Place to Connect & Share(TM)
In This Issue
Deployment Learning Center
Honor Gold Star Mothers
Marine Terminology
Friends & Family of Marines
PTSD Chat with Dr. Cantrell
Advice from a Marine Dad
"Missing my Marine..."
EGA Store Featured Item
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Learning Center:
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Unit Chat Nights
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Greetings Marine Families!
If this is the first edition of the MarineParents.com Newsletter you have received,
WELCOME! If you are a returning reader we are glad you have joined us.
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This Newsletter
You'll find advice to parents of Marines from a seasoned Marine dad as well as a
touching photo that a Marine mom submitted to us. And don't miss the EGA Store
featured item. Every purchase you make at the EGA Store goes back to the outreach
programs that support our Marines and their families!
Get Connected
Learn more about getting involved in Gold Star Mother's Day in an article below.
Gold Star Mother's Day is the one day out of the year designated specifically to
honoring the mothers of our fallen heroes.
As always, thank you for continuing to support Marine Parents and our troops!
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Honor Gold Star Mothers
Light a Luminary the Evening of September 25
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years ago we began an initiative to encourage the public to honor the mothers and
families of military members killed in action by lighting a luminary on Gold Star
Mother's Day, the last Sunday in September each year. President Franklin D. Roosevelt
officially proclaimed this day Gold Star Mother's Day in 1936.
In honor and recognition of the brave mothers and family members who lost a loved
one in service to our country, we encourage you to light a luminary on the evening
of September 25th and display it on your front porch or at the end of your driveway.
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Once a Marine, Always a Marine
Marine Terminology Clarification
There is always some uncertainty in knowing what to call a Marine who is no longer
on active duty. It's well-known that using the term "ex-Marine" is a major faux
pas, but there has been some debate about the term "former Marine."
According to a recent statement by General James F. Amos,
"A Marine is a Marine. I set that policy two weeks ago - there's no such thing as
a former Marine. You're a Marine, just in a different uniform and you're in a different
phase of your life. But you'll always be a Marine because you went to Parris Island,
San Diego or the hills of Quantico. There's no such thing as a former Marine."
The Commandant clears it right up: Do not call a Marine who is not on active duty
a former Marine. Once a Marine, Always a Marine.
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Comfort for the Marines' Soles
Family & Friends Spotlight
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A woman from Rhode Island, Karen, and her husband, Mike, who is a pastor, donated
329 pairs of Covert Threads socks that were included in the care packages we sent
on July 23rd.
For those who have never heard of Covert Threads,
they are the most ideal socks for deployed Marines. They were engineered by a Marine,
for Marines, and there are three variations: two that are meant for extreme weather
conditions and one that is fire-retardant. Karen and Mike donated 329 pairs of "Sand"
which is ideal for extremely hot weather conditions. They say that they plan to
donate the "Ice" variation when winter rolls around.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Chat
Chat with PTSD Expert Dr. Cantrell August 11
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Cantrell, Ph.D., will be participating in Marine Parents' monthly online discussion
on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Thursday evening, August 11th, at 8 p.m. CST in
the Marine Parents chat room.
Military members and their families who are interested in knowing more about issues
related to PTSD and combat recovery are encouraged to participate in the chat.
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Been There, Done That
A Marine Dad's Advice to Other Marine Parents
The following was written by a Marine dad who posts frequently on our social networking
community Marine Family Network. In this particular blog, he catalogues each stage
of the Marine Corps through a parent's point of view.
The blog is a first-hand account of what parents of Marines can expect as they blindly
embark on a new journey, and it doesn't get much more honest or sincere than this...
Being a Marine is hard, but rewarding. The journey is exceptionally tough, but when
you look back you usually find the challenges you faced were worth it. The same
may be said for being the parent of a Marine.
More than four years ago, my two sons left for boot camp at Parris Island. They
had a vague idea of what to expect and so did we. For my sons, I think the reality
was quite different. I know it was for us as Marine parents. That's because in both
instances until you live it, there's little chance of really understanding it.
One thing I'm sure of: I don't have all the answers. But I do have a better understanding,
and am happy to share that information with all of you.
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Missing My Marine....
EGA Store Supporter Spotlight
Marine Mom Norma, who has a son currently serving in Afghanistan, sent us this photo.
She says:
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pets miss their marines too! Some say this photo is sad but we love it!"
Thank you for sharing this touching photo Norma! We love to get photos from our
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