JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va., September 28, 2015 — In an armed forces full-honors retirement ceremony, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey closed out 41 years of service, and Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. succeeded him as the highest ranking U.S. military officer. Dempsey swore in Dunford here today as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
4 Reasons Why Military Personnel Should Consider a Degree in Diplomacy
September 28, 2015, by Rachelle Wilber - You may have joined the military for any number of reasons. Perhaps you wanted to take a stand against terrorism. Maybe you wanted to participate in a long-standing family tradition. Or you wanted to take advantage of the pay and benefits. Though you've learned a lot since your initial enlistment, you might want to consider … [Read more...]
HMH-466 Wolfpack Marines Take to the Skies
September 25, 2015 -SAN DIEGO -- Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 and Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 1 conducted external lifts at night aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 16. During the four-hour training event, Marines with HMH-466 and CLB-1 repeatedly secured, lifted and released a 10,000-pound weight at night, when … [Read more...]
US, Dutch Signaleers Build Communications Interoperability
MARCHE-EN-FAMENNE, Belgium (Sept. 25, 2015) -- Signaleers, from the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Royal Netherlands Army, are conducting combined communications training here as part of Exercise Strong Engineer, Sept. 8-18. Strong Engineer brings together Soldiers, from Company C, 54th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Dutch 411th Engineer Company, … [Read more...]
Hands-On Experience of Newest Technology, Industry At Expo
September 25, 2015 - MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- The 2015 Modern Day Marine Military Expo is happening at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. Sept. 22-24, 2015. The expo is focusing on enhanced capabilities for expeditionary forces with booths of vendors and features discussion panels, which are new this year. “I come here to encourage Marines to talk to … [Read more...]