FEBRUARY 7, 2020 - Pendleton Marines participated in a wreath laying ceremony hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute in honor of Ronald Reagan’s 109th birthday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Feb. 6. The ceremony is an annual event to commemorate the life and legacy of the 40th president of the United States, with a ceremony being held … [Read more...]
Readiness, Safety Top Priorities of Navy, Marine Corps
FEBRUARY 6, 2020 - The readiness of sailors and Marines, along with ensuring their safety, is the premier concern of leadership of the two sea services, senior officials from both services said at a joint hearing of two House Armed Services Committee subcommittees. Navy Vice Adm. Richard A. Brown, commander of Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Lt. Gen. Steven R. … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Observes African American – Black History Month
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...]