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That change is slowly playing out at Iwakuni. The seaside MSDF facility not far from Hiroshima was a main Japanese air force base through World War II, before it was eventually taken over by the Americans, and the grounds are now shared with the U.S. Marines. It's in the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Japan's Stealthy Military | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

Senior track leader Sean Barrett is no stranger to a challenge. Whether captaining a three-season varsity sport or managing his grueling academic schedule, he has always been able to overcome obstacles. However, as spring approaches and graduation looms near, Barrett will face another test—he has signed...

Author: By Alexandra J. Mihalek, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Captain Determined to Make World of Difference | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

Barrett has spent the last two summers at Officer Candidacy School, preparing for his entrance into the US Marines.

Author: By Alexandra J. Mihalek, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Captain Determined to Make World of Difference | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

With his intelligence, athletic prowess and charisma, it seems that any career path could have been the right one for Barrett. However, his decision to join the Marines was not a difficult one, and was rooted in his youth.

Author: By Alexandra J. Mihalek, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Captain Determined to Make World of Difference | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

“I went to Catholic school,” Barrett said. “They teach you that we’re each born with talents. I thought and prayed about this a lot, and I feel that joining the Marines is my calling.”

Author: By Alexandra J. Mihalek, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Captain Determined to Make World of Difference | 2/22/2007 | See Source »

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