DECEMBER 02, 2014, WASHINGTON - Read MARADMIN 521/14. When you open it, you may decide that it’s too long and may not read it … so let me summarize the nearly 2,200 words that are contained in this 8 page effort. Lance Corporals, Corporals, Sergeants, and Staff Sergeants are now all required to complete resident or blended seminar education [tied to promotion … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 20, 2014, New Orleans - MARADMIN 596/14 announces eligibility and procedures for Marine Corps Reserve fiscal year 2015 aviation retention pay bonuses. ARP is a special pay determined annually, with contract amounts and allocations varying depending on the size of aviation officer inventories assigned to Selected Marine Corps Reserve squadrons. The intent of the pay … [Read more...]

November 18, 2014, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort - The Department of Defense is working to aid service members leaving active service acquire civilian credentials for military experience and technical professions to help them transition into the private sector quicker. These changes are being made after a change Congress made in 2012 to Title 10 of the U.S. Code. In … [Read more...]

NOVEMBER 14, 2014, CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, OKINAWA, Japan - Marines accompanied by a working dog descended on a rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter. Once on the ground, the tracking dog led the Marines through the jungle in search of three simulated downed aircrew. The Marines conducting the tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise were with 3rd Law … [Read more...]

October 13, 2014 - What can a $15 new, unwrapped toy mean to a less fortunate child? “Christmas,” Gunnery Sgt. Johnny Ruby, coordinator, Toys for Tots, said. “Every child should have a Christmas,” he emphasized. The 2014 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program kicked off its annual campaign to collect new, unwrapped toys for the local … [Read more...]