Sgt. Maj. Troy Black, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, presents the Corps’ Human Performance program to a group of academia, tech industry representatives and military leaders on Oct. 27, 2021, during the Tactical Athlete Human Factors Summit at Auburn University, Alabama. Black delivered a straight-forward message during his speech: “The mind, body and spirit of a … [Read more...]
USMC Celebrates 246 Years of Service To Its Nation
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 - Today, November 10, 2021, Marines across the globe will recognize and acknowledge 246 years of service to their country, the sacrifices made to defend democracy, and the Marine Corps’ enduring legacy as America’s premier fighting force. The Marine Corps’ annual tradition celebrates the establishment of the organization on November 10, 1775, by the Second … [Read more...]
Walter Reed Bethesda Celebrates Marine Corps’ 246th Birthday
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center celebrated the U.S. Marine Corps’ 246th birthday following morning colors Nov. 4. The U.S. Marine Corps traces its roots to a resolution of the Second Continental Congress, which formed two battalions of Continental Marines as a service branch of infantry troops capable of fighting both on land and at sea, on … [Read more...]
Marines Can Vote!
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 - FVAP readily supports a diverse military community that includes 1.4 million Active duty members and nearly 600,000 military spouses and other eligible dependents. After a change of duty station or deployment, the law UOCAVA ensures you can participate in the absentee voting process when located outside your voting jurisdiction. To register to vote, … [Read more...]
Marines Building New Wargaming and Analysis Center
MCB Quantico Wargaming Center Groundbreaking Rear Adm. Korka, commander, NAVFAC, and Lt. Gen. John Jansen, deputy commandant, HQ, Marine Corps Programs and Resources NOVEMBER 5, 2021 - Buzz surrounding the Marine Corps’ new, innovative wargaming center continues to grow within the Department of Defense. Earlier this year, the Marine Corps broke ground on the Marine Corps … [Read more...]