SEPTEMBER 17, 2014, WASHINGTON - To most Marines this man is a legend. To other Americans he would just be another veteran sporting tightly cropped white hair and a face worn from years of combat. When he speaks listeners hear sincerity, confidence and blunt wisdom. He is a legend among those new and old to the Corps - He is retired Marine Gen. James Mattis. During the … [Read more...]

September 8, 2014, QUANTICO, Va. - For Marines running roadblocks and vehicle check points, identifying an oncoming vehicle as a threat is a decision that has to happen quickly and at standoff range because lives are on the line. A new system being fielded to II and III Marine Expeditionary Forces, Reserve Units and Marine Corps Forces Central Command will give Marines more … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Secretary of the Navy has established the Marine Corps Combat Instructor Ribbon which will be formally announced in a pending MARADMIN. As requested by the Schools of Infantry, this Special Duty Assignment (SDA) ribbon takes its place alongside ribbons recognizing the service of Drill Instructors, Recruiters, and Marine Security Guards. … [Read more...]

August 27, 2014 - What if you were born outside of the United States and lived a part of your childhood - or all of it - in the Philippines? Or maybe Brazil is where you called home. If not the Philippines, or Brazil, how does Rwanda sound? The list goes on; the Defense Manpower Data Center estimates that about 35,000 non-citizens currently serve in the U.S. active military, … [Read more...]

August 26, 2014, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point - The commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hosted a commander's forum at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Aug. 21. Commanders and sergeants major from across 2nd MAW joined Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, commanding general, to discuss a variety of topics to help improve unit readiness and plan for future … [Read more...]