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Contestants at the second annual MRE Cook-off, hosted by the National Museum of the Marine Corps, compete to see who can make the most delicious meal with Meals Ready to Eat on Feb. 1, 2014. This year’s contest is Feb. 7 and openings are still available. - Contestants at the second annual MRE Cook-off, hosted by the National Museum of the Marine Corps, compete to see who can make the most delicious meal with Meals Ready to Eat on Feb. 1, 2014. This year’s contest is Feb. 7 and openings are still available.

Pack your antacid: time for the third annual MRE cookoff

Most everyone has heard of the “Iron Chef,” and many are also aware that it takes a cast iron stomach to enjoy MREs (Meals Ready to Eat, the military’s field rations). The National Museum of the Marine Corps will pit would-be iron chefs against the infamous MREs in the third annual MRE Cookoff, Feb. 7 at noon.

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Sgt. Gustavo Antonio Arroliga-Lopez, a Marine recruiter in Woodbridge and a native of Nicaragua, takes the Oath of Citizenship along with other new citizens during last month’s Naturalization Ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps last month. - Sgt. Gustavo Antonio Arroliga-Lopez, a Marine recruiter in Woodbridge and a native of Nicaragua, takes the Oath of Citizenship along with other new citizens during last month’s Naturalization Ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps last month.

Nicaraguan native, Marine becomes new US citizenship

His path to American citizenship began in his native Nicaragua and included stops in Afghanistan, Germany, Malaysia and Singapore among other places. Sgt. Gustavo Antonio Arroliga-Lopez, Marine recruiter in Woodbridge, said it was the least that he could do for a country that has been so good to him and his family. Now 31 years old with seven years of service in the Marine Corps, Arroliga-Lopez was only two when his family first came to the U.S. in search of a better life.

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Sheila Foxx and Sharon Foxx, daughters of the late Cpl. Julius B. Foxx Jr. displays the Congressional Gold Medal that was posthumously awarded to her late father during Friday’s ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. His two daughters accepted the award on behalf of their late father, who was an original Montford Point Marine. - Sheila Foxx and Sharon Foxx, daughters of the late Cpl. Julius B. Foxx Jr. displays the Congressional Gold Medal that was posthumously awarded to her late father during Friday’s ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. His two daughters accepted the award on behalf of their late father, who was an original Montford Point Marine.

Family of Montford Point Marine receives Congressional Gold Medal

Family members say Cpl. Julius B. Foxx Jr. never made much fuss about his years of military service before passing away in 2001. But a grateful nation took the time to recognize the tremendous sacrifice and steadfast dedication of one of the original Montford Point Marines with Friday’s posthumous presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to his family.

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Sgt. Gustavo Antonio Arroliga-Lopez, a Marine recruiter in Woodbridge and a native of Nicaragua, takes the Oath of Allegiance during Monday’s naturalization ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Four Marines were among the 26 newest citizens hailing from 20 different countries. - Sgt. Gustavo Antonio Arroliga-Lopez, a Marine recruiter in Woodbridge and a native of Nicaragua, takes the Oath of Allegiance during Monday’s naturalization ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Four Marines were among the 26 newest citizens hailing from 20 different countries.

Four Marines among those receiving citizenship

Four Marines were among the group of 26 candidates from 20 different countries to officially become American citizens during Monday’s naturalization ceremony at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. Leon Rodriguez, the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, administered the Oath of Allegiance and presented each of the candidates for naturalization before a large crowd of family and friends.

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Former FBI Director Robert Mueller speaks at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Oct. 30 as part of the “An Evening with a Distinguished Speaker” program put on by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. - Former FBI Director Robert Mueller speaks at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Oct. 30 as part of the “An Evening with a Distinguished Speaker” program put on by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.

Former FBI Director visits NMMC

Robert Mueller had been at the helm of the FBI for a mere week when the metrics previously used to gauge the organization’s success changed forever. The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks resulted in nearly 3,000 American deaths and forced the FBI and every other law enforcement agency to immediately change the way they did business. Simply touting arrest numbers and high conviction rates was no longer sufficient in the new global war against terrorism.

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Sgt. Major Justin Lehew, sergeant major, Training and Education Command, and Marine Korean War veteran Sgt. Charles Curcio pose for a picture at the Globe and Laurel restaurant on Saturday. - Sgt. Major Justin Lehew, sergeant major, Training and Education Command, and Marine Korean War veteran Sgt. Charles Curcio pose for a picture at the Globe and Laurel restaurant on Saturday.

Korean War vet honored at National Museum of the Marine Corps

The 83-year-old Marine Korean War veteran was at a loss for words after his family honored him with a memorable experience at the National Museum of the Marine Corps as a moving tribute to his military service, love of family and lasting impact on their own lives. Sgt. Major Justin D. Lehew, sergeant major, Training and Education command, greeted Curcio prior to a guided tour of the museum and shared lunch afterwards at the nearby Globe and Laurel restaurant with the entire Curcio family.

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Retired Second Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment Marines Roger McDowell, George Fender, Jim Meyers, Mike Fein and Mike Wheeler served together in Vietnam. They met again at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Oct. 1-2. - Retired Second Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment Marines Roger McDowell, George Fender, Jim Meyers, Mike Fein and Mike Wheeler served together in Vietnam. They met again at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Oct. 1-2.

Vietnam vets reunite at National Museum of the Marine Corps

Theirs is a bond nearly 50 years in the making, a lifelong friendship forged by the crucible of combat during the Vietnam War.

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