U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 taxi in a CH-53K King Stallion after its first operational flight at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, April 13, 2022. The flight signified the beginning of HMH-461's modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, … [Read more...]
Investing in our Planet, Investing in Marines
APRIL 26, 2022 - For over 246 years, the Marine Corps has stood united in its collective service to protect our nation. As our climate changes, severe weather and other natural disasters pose increasing strain to our environment, lands and resources. This year, Earth Day serves as an important reminder to reflect on our mission, our environment and the need to preserve our … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Establishes Talent Management Strategy Group
APRIL 25, 2022 - Since publishing Talent Management 2030 in November 2021, the Marine Corps has continued to rapidly meet the goals set out by Gen. David H. Berger, the Commandant of the Marine Corps. In order to make the full transition from the current manpower system to the talent management system, the Commandant has formed the Talent Management Strategy Group, referred … [Read more...]
Marine Becomes Corps’ First C-40A Clipper Crew Chief
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Song, left, a C-40A Clipper crew chief with Marine Transport Squadron 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve, instructs the preflight procedures to a C-40A Crew Chief student at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin Bell) APRIL 22, 2022 - “Why did you join the Marine Corps?” A … [Read more...]
Marines Conduct Active Shooter Drill
U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Special Reaction Team (SRT), and the air station’s Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO) conduct a barricaded suspect exercise at the Iwakuni Naval Family Branch Clinic at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, April 8, 2022. SRT and PMO work side-by-side to conduct emergency drills in order to maintain their proficiencies and prepare for potential … [Read more...]




