JUNE 16, 2021 — Marine Corps System Command’s Advanced Manufacturing Operations Cell collaborated with 1st Supply Battalion and industry partners to develop a 3D-printed metal steering wheel removal device. This innovative solutions helps solve a common problem among vehicle maintenance Marines. “We're always talking about how Marines move toward the sound of gunfire,” said … [Read more...]
Tenant Bill of Rights Implemented at All Navy and Marine Corps Installations
JUNE 15, 2021 – Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) companies at all Department of the Navy (DoN) installations have fully implemented all 18 rights contained in the Tenant Bill of Rights as of June 1. “The team did tremendous work with our privatized housing operators to arrive at full implementation of the Tenant Bill of Rights across the Department of the … [Read more...]
From Eye Level to Sky Level
JUNE 14, 2021 - “Swift, Silent, Deadly”. While the mantra is typically used to describe a Reconnaissance Marine, the idea behind it is one that should be studied and emulated by all Marines. The idea that one should be in and out and undetected, all while maintaining lethality is a perfect description of an Operational Marine operating within the battlespace. In order to … [Read more...]
Semper Gumby – EOD Trains For Every Scenario
JUNE 11, 2021 - U.S. Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal conducted an improvised explosive device exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 19. EOD is responsible for the construction, deployment, disarmament, and disposal of a myraid of explosive hazards. This particular exercise was designed to allow EOD to utilize a robot in their arsenal, which … [Read more...]
U.S. Marines Visit French Forces
JUNE 10, 2021 - Since 1778, the U.S. Marine Corps has kept a long-standing relationship with the French Armed Forces. Maj. Gen. Francis Donovan, 2nd Marine Division commanding general, and Sgt. Maj. Daniel Krause, 2nd MARDIV sergeant major, traveled to France to visit with the command staff of the 6th Light Armoured Brigade. Additionally, Donovan and Krause visited U.S. … [Read more...]