SEPTEMBER 5, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Secretary of the Navy has established the Marine Corps Combat Instructor Ribbon which will be formally announced in a pending MARADMIN. As requested by the Schools of Infantry, this Special Duty Assignment (SDA) ribbon takes its place alongside ribbons recognizing the service of Drill Instructors, Recruiters, and Marine Security Guards. … [Read more...]

August 27, 2014 - What if you were born outside of the United States and lived a part of your childhood - or all of it - in the Philippines? Or maybe Brazil is where you called home. If not the Philippines, or Brazil, how does Rwanda sound? The list goes on; the Defense Manpower Data Center estimates that about 35,000 non-citizens currently serve in the U.S. active military, … [Read more...]

August 26, 2014, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point - The commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hosted a commander's forum at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Aug. 21. Commanders and sergeants major from across 2nd MAW joined Maj. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, commanding general, to discuss a variety of topics to help improve unit readiness and plan for future … [Read more...]

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...]