OCTOBER 12, 2020 - When the Marine Corps developed its new Doctor of Philosophy Program, the service recognized the need for a cohort of strategic thinkers and technical leaders capable of the applied research and innovative thinking necessary to develop warfighter advantage in the modern, cognitive age. The Technical version of the program, PHDP-T, just celebrated its first … [Read more...]
The JLTV, Revolutionizing Motor Transportation in the Marine Corps
OCTOBER 9, 2020 - The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is integrated into training on Okinawa, and it is already changing the way the Marines envision motor transportation. The JLTV will cut down thousands of hours of annual maintenance and allow Marines to drive to remote locations with minimal mechanical support, said Staff Sgt. Robert O. Sempell, Shop Chief, Truck Company, … [Read more...]
Marines Integrate with Navy, Provide Security Aboard USNS Burlington
OCTOBER 6, 2020 - Ten U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command teamed up with the U.S. Navy for an upcoming deployment aboard the Spearhead-class USNS Burlington (T-EPF 10) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, September 26. The SPMAGTF-SC Marines will provide the USNS Burlington, a noncombatant vessel, … [Read more...]
NEX, MCX Announce Transition to a Unified Online e-Commerce Portal
OCTOBER 2, 2020 - Beginning Oct. 1, the Navy Exchange (NEX) and Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) online retail and uniform stores will transition to a new unified online e-commerce portal at myNavyExchange.com. As part of the collaboration, myNavyExchange.com will undergo a design change to reflect the new co-branding, as well as add a new wealth of product assortments and an … [Read more...]
Marines Secure Maritime Terrain, Deploy Rocket System
OCTOBER 2, 2020 - U.S. Marines refined their ability to rapidly deploy to remote regional islands in order to control key maritime terrain as 3rd Marine Division and 3rd Marine Logistics Group conducted operations September 23 - 25 centered on the Okinawan island of Ie Shima. During this operation, elements of 12th Marine Artillery Regiment partnered with Marines from 3rd … [Read more...]