Feb. 26, 2014, WASHINGTON - Sergeants and Corporals, Sgt. Maj. Barrett and I have now spoken to the majority of you about our efforts to "Reawaken the Soul of our Corps." Each time that we have talked with you, we come away with a strong belief that you "get it." You understand that our renewed focus on the four enduring principles of: DISCIPLINE; ADHERENCE TO STANDARDS; … [Read more...]
Staff Sgt. PME Requirements Change
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 20, 2014 - Marine administrative message 040/14 announced the switch from the Career Course MCI (MCI series 8100) to the newly-released Career Course Distance Education Program on MarineNet. As of March 1, 2014, MCI series 8100 will be discontinued, and Marines will no longer be able to enroll. If a Marine is already enrolled in the Career Course MCI, they … [Read more...]
Item Unique Identification Sets Stage for Greater Accountability
February 19, 2014, MCSC Corporate Communications - At the foot of relics of past conflicts, Marine Corps officials placed an item unique identification marking on an M32A1 multi-shot grenade launcher, the 1 millionth piece of equipment to carry an IUID designation in the last two and a half years. The ceremony took place Feb. 18 among the historical displays at the National … [Read more...]
Complaint System Empowers Students and Strengthens Schools
February 18, 2014, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort - The Department of Defense launched a new postsecondary education complaint system to help protect tuition assistance and military spouse career advancement account users from educational institutions with unfair or deceptive practices, Feb. 6. The new system is based on an executive order by President Barack Obama, … [Read more...]
Corps’ FY 2014 Reenlistment Challenges
Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Feb. 14, 2014 - The Marine Corps has changed its business practices when it comes to reenlisting during fiscal year 2014. Marines currently have until February 28, 2014, to put in their reenlistment or extension packages to stay in the Corps. “Per Marine Administrative Message 026/14, the update to the FY14 Enlisted … [Read more...]

