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08-22-09, 06:20 AM
Chairman Murtha visits II MEF
8/21/2009 By Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones , 2nd Marine Division
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee of Defense, toured Marine Corps Air Station New River and Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2009. During his visit, Murtha inquired about Marines’ logistics, the functionality of military vehicles, aircraft, weapon systems and equipment, healthcare and training and funding for the needs of the Marine Corps. Murtha served a 37-year career in the Marine Corps, retiring from the reserves as a colonel in 1990 and has served the people of the 12th Congressional District in western Pennsylvania since 1974.
Ellie
8/21/2009 By Lance Cpl. Brian D. Jones , 2nd Marine Division
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee of Defense, toured Marine Corps Air Station New River and Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 12, 2009. During his visit, Murtha inquired about Marines’ logistics, the functionality of military vehicles, aircraft, weapon systems and equipment, healthcare and training and funding for the needs of the Marine Corps. Murtha served a 37-year career in the Marine Corps, retiring from the reserves as a colonel in 1990 and has served the people of the 12th Congressional District in western Pennsylvania since 1974.
Ellie