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Newspaper

Sun Journal

Location

New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 2012

Page

19

Marines Promote Softer Side In New Advertising Campaign

Marine Corps launches a campaign to present Marines as humanitarian and peacekeepers. The posters and ads target recruit-age people, highlighting compassion alongside traditional combat roles.

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Mississippi Marine chosen for White House Iraq War veterans dinner

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Harry G. Prassenos II, a Mississippi veteran, joined 77 other service members at a White House black-tie dinner with President Obama and the First Lady honoring Iraq War veterans and their families. Prassenos, a military information support operations specialist with more than 10 years in service, represented his state and its veterans. His wife is Kelly E. Prassenos. he is son-in-law to Randy Prater of Jacksonville.

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Tricare Fee Hikes Face Senate Panel Vote

A House armed services panel heard strong opposition to proposed Tricare retiree fee hikes over five years. Retired Col Steve Strobridge of The Military Coalition argued the plan breaks faith with today’s troops. Dr Jonathan Woodson warned cuts to fees could force 30 000 to 50 000 fewer active duty troops, as generals testified amid broader defense spending talks.

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Defense health fee hikes loom amid budget fears

Lawmakers debate TriCare increases as sequestration looms and defense cuts threaten 500 billion over 10 years. Critics argue higher retiree costs shift burdens, while proponents say fees save defense dollars. Military Officers Association opposes sweeping changes and consolidation.

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