KAMPONG CHHNANG, Kingdom of Cambodia - November 16, 2015 -- Signs of conflict, memories and dangers still haunt areas of Cambodia. Explosive remnants of wars from decades ago buried in rice and cashew fields or at construction sites continue to represent a threat to the people. “The country side of Cambodia is beautiful,” said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Derek … [Read more...]
Understanding The History and Benefits of JROTC
November 12, 2015, by Paige Maslen - The JROTC, or Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, is a federal program with origins in the National Defense Act of 1916. The primary purpose of the program was, and is, to develop characteristics and skills in cadets and students, that will help to enrich their future. Indeed, the primary mission of the JROTC program was once described … [Read more...]
Marines Gather to Honor Fallen Brother’s Memory
November 11, 2015 - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C. -- Marines and family members gathered at a New River Air Station Chapel with heavy hearts to honor the life and service of fallen Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Nov. 4. Sugano passed away due to natural causes while deployed in Portugal on Oct. 15, 2015. He … [Read more...]
Marines, Coast Guard Rehearse Search, Rescue Procedures
November 6, 2015 - BEAUFORT, S.C. -- Elements from Marine Aircraft Group 31 coordinated with the U.S. Coast Guard for a search and rescue exercise off the coast of Charleston Nov. 3. The exercise simulated the water rescue of two Marine pilots from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The Marines and Coast Guard work together on similar operations during real world crises so … [Read more...]
US, Ghana Strengthen Maritime Intelligence
SEKONDI, Ghana - October 30, 2015 -- U.S. service members completed a Tactical Intelligence Support To Maritime Operations Centers for the Ghanaian Navy Oct. 12-23 at Ghana’s Navy Trade Training School at Sekondi, Ghana. This two-week introduction to intelligence was the first of four planned “train-the-trainer” courses for the fiscal year. U.S. Navy and … [Read more...]