Sgt. Maj. Robin C. Fortner (Ret.) holds up a photo from within the time capsule on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island S.C., May 5, 2022. Fortner buried multiple items as the Battalion Sergeant Major in 2012 at the time of the celebration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle Brudnicki) MAY 16, 2022 - On May 5, 2022, a group of proud women gathered in front … [Read more...]
Marines Showcase NATO Command and Control Capabilities
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael Cederholm (left), commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), meets Polish Maj. Gen. Dariusz Malinowski, deputy commander of Armed Forces Operation Command, Łask Air Base, Poland, April 14, 2022. 2nd MAW units are deployed to enhance NATO's capabilities in Eastern Europe at the invitation of host nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by … [Read more...]
Disaster Relief Mission to Haiti Highlights V-22 Capabilities
MAY 10, 2022 - When called on recently to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance, Naval Aviation Training Support Group (NATSG) personnel did not hesitate to displace from their duty station to join a Marine squadron not only to render aid, but also to augment necessary squadron maintenance, operations and supply departments. At about 8:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time … [Read more...]
Squadron Challenges Personnel to War Game
MAY 9, 2022 - In war, uncertainty is unavoidable. Teaching and developing Marines to be critical thinkers prepares them to make timely decisions with the information at hand. Traditional professional military education curriculum slide shows present ideas and concepts to the audience. However, adapting a more engaging and interactive teaching method can help the audience retain … [Read more...]
Marine Engineers Construct Underground Defense System
U.S. Marines with Engineer Support Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, complete the construction of underground bunkers during a field exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 26, 2022. Engineer Support Company conducted a field exercise in order to increase readiness while providing tactical utilities and heavy equipment support in an urban terrain … [Read more...]