MARCH 16, 2015, CAMP PENDLETON, California - Marines patrol the path led by military working dogs, trained to detect improvised explosive devices using scent bags that contain partial ingredients used in making IEDs. The dogs detect danger areas and the handlers halt the patrol before Marines enter the danger zone. Saber, a black lab, notifies his handler of explosive … [Read more...]

March 9, 2015, Washington - The Marine Corps has adjusted to budget constraints by prioritizing the readiness of forward deployed forces, the service's top officer told Congress March 4. Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. told the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee that amid budget uncertainty, the Marine Corps will strive to meet … [Read more...]

MARCH 6, 2015, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Approximately 20 Marines with 2nd Marine Logistics Group participated in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear decontamination course on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 2-6. The course gave Marines from different units and a variety of occupational specialties the knowledge and experience with CBRN … [Read more...]

MARCH 5, 2015, WASHINGTON - The Marine Corps officially announced implementation of the the Squad Leader Development Program and the new 0365 squad leader primary military occupational specialty in Marine administrative message 101/15 March 3. The program was introduced to better develop infantry squad leaders by synchronizing the professional military education and advanced … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 23, 2015, ARLINGTON, Va. - The 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett relinquished his post to the 18th Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green Feb. 20, 2015, at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The passage of a simple sword symbolizes the responsibility of taking care of the Marines and sailors. This duty now lies in the hands of Green. The … [Read more...]