December 23, 2011 A study by the Pew Research Center found that of the 167,000 enlisted women in the military, 31 percent are black, twice their percentage in the civilian female population, while 53% of White women represent the military, making up 78% of the civilian female population. Beth J. Asch, a senior economist and defense manpower specialist at the Rand … [Read more...]
Hazing, Bullying ‘Intolerable’ in the Military
December 23, 2011 By Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (Dec. 23, 2011) -- Emphasizing that bullying and hazing undermine everything the military stands for, the top U.S. military officer said every member of the armed forces has a personal responsibility to uphold its "zero tolerance" standard and intervene to stop any occurrences. "We are currently … [Read more...]
Move over Justin Timberlake, Marine Steps Game up and Asks First Lady to Marine Corps Ball
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2011 – When it comes to a date for next year’s Marine Corps Ball, Lance Cpl. Aaron Leeks is starting early and setting his sights high. At a Toys for Tots event on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling here last week, the Marine reservist asked First Lady Michelle Obama to be his date at the ball next November -- … [Read more...]
FBI Special Agent
If you are interested in becoming an FBI Agent, expect it to be unlike any other job field you have explored. It is very demanding and challenging. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) hires agents to act as the lead investigators for matters of national security for the United States of America. These workers can be called upon to perform any number of duties, ranging … [Read more...]
Sacrifices: Working Dogs are Soldiers, Just as Marines Are
12/21/2011 By Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Dingo, a five-year-old German Shepherd, has suffered broken hind legs during his time as a Marine Corps working dog, yet he recently fought for his life not in combat but right here aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point after being bitten by a venomous snake during a training … [Read more...]