PINHEIRO DA CRUZ, PRAIA DA RAPOSA, Portugal - October 27, 2015 -- U.S. Marine landing support specialists with the Landing Support Detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the USS Arlington (LPD 24), rehearsed sling loading a M105 trailer during a helicopter support team mission at Pinheiro Da Cruz, … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2015
After Your Tour: Skills You Need to Adjust Back into Family Life
October 27, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Being in the military may be one of the most stressful positions in the entire world. There aren't enough words to express the amount of honor, courage, and selflessness it takes to lay your life on the line for the safety and security of a country. And there's usually relief, happiness, and joy at the thought of returning home to family … [Read more...]
Veterans: The Top 5 Careers to Pursue After your Military Career
October 27, 2015, by Lizzie Weakley - Veterans who are finished with their military duties can choose from many career options that play to their strengths. Many of the skills learned in the military can be applied to several lucrative career fields. Here are five jobs that are ideal for veterans. IT Specialist Most veterans learn how to deal with sophisticated … [Read more...]
CNO Talks Cooperation, Trust at Navies Conference
October 26, 2015 - VENICE (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson attended the 10th Regional Seapower Symposium (RSS) for the Navies of the Mediterranean and Black Sea Countries host by the Italian Navy in Venice, Italy Oct. 22. Richardson participated in a panel discussion which focused on the symposium's main theme, "Enhancing maritime security in the … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Marathon Adds Two Long-Time Volunteers to Hall of Fame
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. - October 26, 2015 -- News anchor Chas Henry and Olympian Jeff Galloway were inducted into the Marine Corps Marathon Hall of Fame during a dinner and ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Reagan National Airport in Crystal City, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2015. Henry and Galloway were inducted for their respective contributions to the marathon over the years. “There … [Read more...]