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Annette Amerman, historian in the historical reference branch, examines old Marine casualty cards, July 13, Marine Corps Base Quantico. Based at Marine Corps University aboard Quantico, the division writes about the history from documents collected by the archives department. - Annette Amerman, historian in the historical reference branch, examines old Marine casualty cards, July 13, Marine Corps Base Quantico. Based at Marine Corps University aboard Quantico, the division writes about the history from documents collected by the archives department.

History division preserves, promotes Marine Corps past, present

Preserve, promote and publish Marine Corps history — this is the mission of the Marine Corps history division.

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Analyst discusses prospects for true Afghan democracy

Critics of the struggling democratic process in Afghanistan might be pointing the blame in all the wrong places, said Scott Smith, the director of the U.S. Institute for Peace’s Afghanistan and Central Asia program. “When you see a poor piece of workmanship, you don’t blame the tools, you blame the contractor,” he said Tuesday from Breckinridge Hall at Marine Corps University while giving a speech entitled “We like democracy, but elections ruined it” as part of the Middle East Studies Lecture Series. “I think you do that when you don’t understand the tools. I don’t think we really understood the tools in Afghanistan. In the end, we built a three-legged stool.”

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Dr. J. Phillip “Jack” London,executive chairman and chairmanof the board of CACIInternational, Inc., speaks to anaudience of Expeditionary WarfareSchool and Command andStaff College students aboutthe importance of character onMarch 31 at Little Hall. - Dr. J. Phillip “Jack” London, executive chairman and chairman of the board of CACI International, Inc., speaks to an audience of Expeditionary Warfare School and Command and Staff College students about the importance of character on March 31 at Little Hall.

Erskine Lecture centers on character

“Nothing is more important than good character,” said Dr. J. Phillip “Jack” London, executive chairman and chairman of the board of CACI International, Inc. On March 31, London spoke to Marine Corps War College, School of Advanced Warfighting, Command and Staff College, Expeditionary Warfare School, and Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy students, faculty and staff as part of the Gen. Graves B. Erskine Distinguished Lecture Series.

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Analyst doubts democracy in Egypt’s future

The democracy the United States hoped to see take root in Egypt never materialized, and there’s little Washington can do about it. That was the assessment of Dr. Steven A. Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations during his speech, “Egypt: What Went Wrong,” at the Gray Research Center Auditorium on March 10.

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An aerial photo taken Jan. 31 of Marine Corps University, situated near the Potomac River aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, shows the progress of the various construction projects to date. - An aerial photo taken Jan. 31 of Marine Corps University, situated near the Potomac River aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, shows the progress of the various construction projects to date.

Marine Corps University construction project nearing the end of Phase II

Marine Corps University, located aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico and currently headed by Brig. Gen. Helen Pratt, is responsible for educating leaders in the art and science of war and developing their critical thinking and decision-making skills.

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An aerial photograph of the construction of the Marine Corps University building aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., August 14, 2014. The photograph was taken to show each phase of the construction process. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick H. Owens/ Released) - An aerial photograph of the construction of the Marine Corps University building aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., August 14, 2014. The photograph was taken to show each phase of the construction process. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick H. Owens/ Released)

High visibility construction projects eye completion

As the calendar draws closer to the start of its fourth quarter, two of the most prominent construction projects aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico are on schedule for completion.

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Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Henry and Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Hamm, pictured in the center with Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley and other sergeants major, are the first enlisted Marines to be admitted to and graduate from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, which is part of Marine Corps University. They both graduated with master’s of military studies degrees after the 10-month resident program at Marine Corps Base Quanticol on June 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fernandez/Released) - Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Henry and Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Hamm, pictured in the center with Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley and other sergeants major, are the first enlisted Marines to be admitted to and graduate from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, which is part of Marine Corps University. They both graduated with master’s of military studies degrees after the 10-month resident program at Marine Corps Base Quanticol on June 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Fernandez/Released)

Command and Staff graduates first sergeants major

The Marine Corps Command and Staff College aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico graduated the first senior enlisted Marines in the history of the college, here June 4. Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Hamm and Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Henry are the first enlisted Marines to be admitted to and graduate from the CSC, which is part of Marine Corps University.

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Denise Slater, the Latin America and Cultural Analyst for the Center of Advanced Operational Culture Learning for the Regional Cultural and Language Familiarization Program. - Denise Slater, the Latin America and Cultural Analyst for the Center of Advanced Operational Culture Learning for the Regional Cultural and Language Familiarization Program.

Culture analyst helps bring two different worlds together

Since 2012 Denise Slater has been working as the Latin America SME and researcher as part of the Regional Culture and Language Familiarization program at the CAOCL. At RCLF she is responsible for identifying topics of regional relevance, conducting research and development of academic curriculum on all Latin America’s sub region. Areas of research include Latin American culture, political institutions, social-economic issues, security, governance, regional issues and regional militaries.

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Author and reporter Tom Ricks holds up Gen. George C. Marshall as the model of excellence in military leadership during his talk at Breckenridge Hall on Feb. 12, 2014. - Author and reporter Tom Ricks holds up Gen. George C. Marshall as the model of excellence in military leadership during his talk at Breckenridge Hall on Feb. 12, 2014.

MCU speaker criticizes lack of accountability in Army brass

When Army Gen. George C. Marshall was a captain with the 1st Infantry Division in France during World War I, Gen. John J. Pershing paid a visit to his post and, appalled at the training soldiers were receiving there, Pershing proceeded to lay into the division’s commanding general, author and reporter Tom Ricks told his audience at Marine Corps

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Royal Marine Maj. Gen. (ret.) Julian Thompson talks to EWS students about the challenges he faced as the commander of landing forces in the Falklands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina in 1982. - Royal Marine Maj. Gen. (ret.) Julian Thompson talks to EWS students about the challenges he faced as the commander of landing forces in the Falklands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina in 1982.

EWS Students gain insight from Falklands War Commanders

Students at the Expeditionary Warfare School, here, were given a first-hand lesson Weds. in expeditionary operations planning by the British Royal Marine and Royal Navy commanders who led combat troops in the 1982 Falklands War.

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