August 21, 2014, MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - To be evaluated by a board of your superiors on knowledge, drill, physical fitness and military appearance is no easy task, but the opportunity for accelerated advancement to the next level of leadership is well worth the ordeal for those who are willing to endure the test. Meritorious promotion … [Read more...]

August 20, 2014, NEW ORLEANS - Marine administrative message 409/14 announces the fiscal year 2014 Selected Marine Corps Reserve Enlisted Retention Survey. This survey allows Reserve Marines the opportunity to communicate to senior leaders their views regarding their experience and possible future service in the Marine Corps Reserve. The SMCR has provided more than twelve … [Read more...]

August 15, 2014, CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The Dawgs Project, a company dedicated to military working dog handlers of all services, unveiled a memorial to commemorate K-9 handling service members at the Pacific Views Event Center’s Memorial Garden here, Aug. 9. A 5,000-pound statue was placed in the garden with the names of fallen dog handlers from each generation … [Read more...]

August 11, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Marine Corps Uniform Board released a survey seeking input about three proposed uniform changes from active duty and reserve Marines Aug. 8. The survey, which closes Aug. 29, is the second step in the Uniform Board process. “The results of the survey will be provided to the Uniform Board for consideration and will be included in the … [Read more...]

August 11, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Marine Corps Uniform Board released a special uniform survey Aug. 11 to gather Marine opinions concerning two female hairstyles - locks (dreadlocks) and twists. Earlier this year, the DoD mandated all services review their female hairstyle regulations. The uniform board held a special working group to review female hairstyle regulations May … [Read more...]