Leatherneck Weekend Extra - 16 August 2008

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Things To Do And Know

	U.S. Military Veteran Opens Store Under Little Caesars Veterans Program (marketwatch.com)
	A Different Spin On The Game Of Golf (irishtimes.com)
	Commander In "Perfect" Shape Sets Example For Airmen (af.mil)
	Transplant Games Help Celebrate Gifts Of Life (fredericksburg.com)
	Marines Show A Tender Side (enctoday.com)
	Robots Designed To Ease Sailors' And Marines' Workload (navytimes.com)
	Marines Make Teen's Wish Come True (thestate.com)
	Purple Heart Monument Unveiled At Parris Island (beaufortgazette.com)
	Tribute To Fallen Marines Will Stay (journalnow.com)
	Post Office To Bear Name Of Fallen Marine Christopher E. Esckelson (mlive.com)
	Bill Would Let Troops Get Help At Vet Centers (marinecorpstimes.com)
	New Vet Exhibit Needs Public's Help (northlandnewscenter.com)

Leatherneck's Famous Marine Quotes

"I selected an enormous Marine Corps emblem to be tattooed across my chest. It required several sittings and hurt me like the devil, but the finished product was worth the pain. I blazed triumphantly forth, a Marine from throat to waist. The emblem is still with me. Nothing on earth but skinning will remove it."

- MajGen Smedley D. Butler, recalling his time as a lieutenant in Asia

"I am inclined to think there is no military body in our country of higher efficiency than the Marine Corps. Of course their problems are simpler than ours. Their esprit de corps is very high; they take great pride in their professionalism. They never let things slack a bit.”

RAdm C. M. Winslow, before the House Committee on Naval Affairs in 1916

Tomorrow's Weekend Extra

We say this every week, but we mean it: don't miss tomorrow's selections for the Sunday Morning Reading. Served well with coffee.