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Retiree health fees, medicine co-payments targets of defense cuts

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Corps Sergeant Major, Medal of Honor recipient visit Parris Island

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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.