MARCH 8, 2019, Camp Pendleton, CA - With the 2019 tax season underway, Camp Pendleton is warning service members to be aware of tax preparation companies that may hide behind clever military titles and trick them into signing up for services they do not want. Recently, upon recommendation of the MCI –West Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (AFDCB), the Commanding … [Read more...]
Why Are Marines Part of the Navy?
MARCH 8, 2019 - Historically, marines serve as a navy’s ground troops. In fact, the word "marine" is the French word for sea, which may be why the French military historically called English troops — who all had to arrive by sea — "marines." Back in the day, there wasn’t much difference between a sailor and a soldier on a ship. After all, most sea battles ended with the … [Read more...]
Marine Corps fields First Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
MARCH 7, 2019, Camp Pendleton, CA - Program Executive Officer Land Systems fielded its first Joint Light Tactical Vehicle to Marines at School of Infantry West during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 28, at Camp Pendleton, California. Andrew Rodgers, program manager for the Light Tactical Vehicles program at PEO Land Systems, presented the Corps’ first JLTV to Col. Kyle … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Plans to Double the MTVR’s Lifespan
MARCH 1, 2019 - Since the Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement entered service in 2001, it has been the primary tactical wheeled logistics vehicle used to deliver personnel and supplies to forward-deployed units. Its multiple variants enable the workhorse to not only carry fuel, food and supplies, but to also serve as the primary vehicle for towing systems like the Ground/Air … [Read more...]
Marines and Technology; A Deadly Combination
FEBRUARY 21, 2019, Camp Lejeune, NC - To stay ahead of its adversaries Marine Corps is constantly improving its warfighting capabilities through advancement in science and technology. To ensure this operational strategy continues to evolve in a 21st century battlespace, several military officials conducted a Science and Technology Experimentation Office Advisory Group at … [Read more...]