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A look at topics affecting the military, veterans and defense — in the Lowcountry and beyond.About the Blogger
Patrick Donohue is the Gazette’s Police, Fire, and Military reporter. Donohue is a native of Terre Haute, Ind. and a graduate of the Ernie Pyle School of Journalism at Indiana University. He was previously a general assignment reporter at The Destin Log in northwest Florida. | Email PatrickSend Patrick your story ideas and news tips. Contact him at 843-706-8152 or by email.
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Triwest protests lost Tricare contract in west region
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Tricare hikes are not 'keeping faith' with military, coalition rep tells House panel
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Defense Health Agency: next step curbing medical costs
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Raise Tricare fees or deepen force cuts, top doctor warns
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Retiree health fees, medicine co-payments targets of defense cuts
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Fears of 'hollow force' unfounded, lawmakers told
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Corps Sergeant Major, Medal of Honor recipient visit Parris Island
Posted by pdonohue at 7:58 pm, Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island played host last week to two distinguished guests, including the first Marine to receive the Medal of Honor in nearly four decades, according to base officials.
Sgt. Maj. Micheal cq Barrett, the Corps’ top enlisted man, and Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer attended the depot’s morning colors and recruit graduation ceremonies Friday, according to Parris Island’s Facebook page.
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