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IRT Kodiak Arctic Care 21

This page archives news and photos from IRT Kodiak Arctic Care in 2021. It highlights community engagement and training, showcasing MARFORRES readiness and support for civilian initiatives in remote environments.

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The United States Department of Defense Arctic Care Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Program in partnership, with the Kodiak Area Native Association, will present “Arctic Care 2021”, a no-cost medical, dental, optometry and veterinary services program to the communities on Kodiak Island from May 5-13, 2021.  Arctic Care provides training opportunities to military units while providing incidental benefit to communities via no-cost healthcare.  The healthcare services will be tailored to the individual needs of each rural community.

 

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Families of Detroit Montford Point Marines presented with Congressional Gold Medals by 1/24

Therian Neal Brown (left) and Dr. James J. Neal, goddaughter and son of Montford Point Marine Mr. James Neal, are presented with a Congressional Gold Medal Oct. 23, 2015 by Lt. Col. Michael F. Arnone, Inspector-Instructor 1st Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, and Sgt. Maj. Joseph S. Gregory, Inspector-Instructor sergeant major of 1/24. Brown and Dr. Neal accepted the medal on behalf of Mr. Neal at Harper University Hospital in Detroit, Mich. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress for distinguished achievement. The President of the United States, President Barack Obama signed into law, the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Montford Point Marines on Nov. 23, 2011. This award recognizes Montford Point Marines' contributions to the Marine Corps and the United States of America from 1942 to 1949, when approximately 20,000 African American recruits were trained at a segregated base called Camp Montford Point.