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...]
Uniform Board Seeks Marine Feedback on Female Hairstyles
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...]
Operation Backpack aids military families
August 04, 2014 - Parents and children showed up by the dozens, July 24, to take advantage of the installation's Operation Backpack Reload, back-to-school even for military families, which was held at the Town and Country Restaurant Grand Ballroom. According to the event’s coordinators, this opportunity has been offered to school-aged children at Marine Corps Logistics … [Read more...]
Special Duty Pay Restructure to Take Effect October 1
August 4, 2014, Washington - Most special duty assignment pay rates are scheduled to be revised to meet budgetary constraints beginning Oct. 1. Most Marines reporting to special duty assignments after the effective date will receive a lower rate than in previous years. Special duty pay adjustments will affect Marines serving as recruiters, drill instructors, combat … [Read more...]
Marine Combat Veteran Paddles the Mississippi River, Raises Awareness for Post-Traumatic Stress
July 29, 2014, ALGIERS POINT, New Orleans - Hazy rain clouds settled overhead as the tides of the ever-flowing mighty Mississippi River bashed on the shoreline at Algiers Point. With a crowd of gathering Marines focusing their eyes on small silhouette in the distance, their voices raised in excitement and cheering as the wearisome paddler made his way to them. Former Marine … [Read more...]