Marines Told To Tighten Hold On Information

By Thomas Duffy / September 19, 2001 at 5:00 AM
The Marine Corps is reminding its troops to keep their lips buttoned tight and make careful use of personal electronic devices such as cell phones in the wake of the worst terrorist strike in United States history. In a message sent yesterday to all Marines, Lt. Gen. Emil Bedard, the deputy commandant for plans, programs and operations, said the Sept. 11 attack should remind Marines of the possible intelligence value of information related to military operations and procedures. "We must...

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