FEBRUARY 3, 2020 - The Marine Corps celebrates the nationwide observance of African American/Black History Month throughout February. MARADMIN 033/20 encourages commanders to hold observance events within their commands and local communities to recognize and celebrate the service and contributions of military, veteran and civilian African Americans. Origins of the … [Read more...]
Fightertown Completes TBR Expansion and Modernization
JANUARY 31, 2020 - Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Townsend Bombing Range, January 29. The ceremony was held to commemorate the completion of expanding and modernizing TBR, the East Coast’s premier air-to-ground bombing range. “When I first encountered the range and started working with the personnel in 2015-2016 it was still operated by … [Read more...]
Athletic Trainers are Enablers of Marine Corps Readiness
JANUARY 28, 2020 - After serving at both Recruit Depots, Marine Corps Schools of Infantry East and West, Officer Candidates School, and The Basic School for the last 17 years, athletic trainers are now being assigned to units in the fleet. Since late 2018, athletic trainers have been slowly arriving at units throughout the Marine Corps to help keep Marines in the fight … [Read more...]
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Welcomes Corps’ First F-35C
JANUARY 23, 2020 - 3rd Marine Air Wing made history when it welcomed the Marine Corps’ first F-35C Lightning II to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 21, 2020. The Marines and sailors of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, the “Black Knights,” are extremely proud of their legacy and tradition of making aviation history. “It should be no surprise … [Read more...]
Diego and Yenkie: The Future of DoD Law Enforcement
JANUARY 17, 2020 - Across the Department of Defense, military working dogs serve many purposes. K-9’s are utilized to subdue suspects, find specific items, and people. Most are only capable of one or two of these functions; Diego and Yenkie, residents of the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Provost Marshal’s Office kennels, are a bit different. Typically, military working dogs are … [Read more...]




