October 28, 2015 -- The roar of an engine, the breaking of waves against a bulkhead and the jarring shift from the rocking sea to solid land could disorient any Marine, but for military working dog handlers, keeping their canine partners focused presents an even greater challenge. To overcome this obstacle, Marines constantly train to improve proficiency with the weapons and … [Read more...]
Marines with the 26th MEU Perform Lift at Sunset on Beach
PINHEIRO DA CRUZ, PRAIA DA RAPOSA, Portugal - October 27, 2015 -- U.S. Marine landing support specialists with the Landing Support Detachment, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the USS Arlington (LPD 24), rehearsed sling loading a M105 trailer during a helicopter support team mission at Pinheiro Da Cruz, … [Read more...]
After Your Tour: Skills You Need to Adjust Back into Family Life
October 27, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Being in the military may be one of the most stressful positions in the entire world. There aren't enough words to express the amount of honor, courage, and selflessness it takes to lay your life on the line for the safety and security of a country. And there's usually relief, happiness, and joy at the thought of returning home to family … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Marathon Adds Two Long-Time Volunteers to Hall of Fame
CRYSTAL CITY, Va. - October 26, 2015 -- News anchor Chas Henry and Olympian Jeff Galloway were inducted into the Marine Corps Marathon Hall of Fame during a dinner and ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Reagan National Airport in Crystal City, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2015. Henry and Galloway were inducted for their respective contributions to the marathon over the years. “There … [Read more...]
Is Substance Abuse Rising in Returned Veterans?
October 23, 2015, by Brooke Chaplan - Smoking, alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal substances are often considered a crutch for a bigger underlying problem. In the case of returning veterans, it is a historical fact that war and drugs go hand in hand. How then, can we expect a decrease in substance abuse in our military heroes of today? History of War and Drugs As … [Read more...]