FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. - The Marine Corps recently launched a website and mobile application, which outline its operational and structural future. The Marine Corps Concepts & Programs website and application will replace the yearly almanac. Unlike the almanac, these new outlets will automatically update allowing the Marine Corps to provide up to the information. … [Read more...]

April 23, 2014, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan - Marines with Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, hosted Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with the 15th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment who showcased new air-defense equipment April 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The event afforded the Marines, alongside U.S. Army soldiers … [Read more...]

April 23, 2014, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - Many Marines with families are slated to permanently change station in the upcoming summer months. Moving to and from an overseas duty station, such as Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, can be stressful and unfamiliar to even senior service members. According to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Sandy Alvarez, director … [Read more...]

April 16, 2014, MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - Through confused, innocent eyes, knowing what to do may not be within their range of vision. One in 10 children are sexually abused before their 18th birthday, and less than one-third of the cases are reported, according to www.d2l.org. Child sexual abuse is any sexual act between an adult and a minor, or two minors; when … [Read more...]

April 15, 2014, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - Marines stay combat efficient no matter what their military occupational specialty may be in the Corps. Depot Marines attended a basic machine gunners course at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer aboard the depot, March 24 to 27. The course was designed to give a basic idea of how to break down the M240B machine … [Read more...]