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Photograph caption dated May 31, 1950 reads "Lt. O. L. Britt explains uses and parts of .45 caliber automatic pistol to Marine Corps Volunteer Unit which mets each Friday evening from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Naval Armory, Laurel Canyon and Victory Blvds., North Hollywood. Organization, an infantry outfit, is now forming a war dog platoon and all persons interested in joining may attend the sessions." The article partially reads "A full program of civilian benefits is open to Valley veterans and men, 17 and older, in addition to complete military training with pay in the newly formed 'Valley's Own' Marine Corps Reserve infantry battalion."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Marine Corps Reserve--Officers Naval Reserve Training Center (North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Men--California--Los Angeles Armed Forces--Officers Soldiers--United States Volunteers--California--Los Angeles Armed Forces--Reserves Military uniforms Classrooms--California--Los Angeles Automatic pistols--California--Los Angeles Firearms--California--Los Angeles Signs and signboards--California--Los Angeles Flags--United States Blackboards North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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