MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Jan. 15, 2014) - Major Christopher J. Murphy of Amherst, N.H., has told the Marines in his office several times to never pass up an opportunity to do something you've wanted to do your entire life. “I always say, ‘Never pass up an opportunity.’ I have learned that if you pass up an opportunity, one day, you will regret … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, January 9, 2014 - The National Defense Authorization Act passed last month requires sweeping changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, particularly in cases of rape and sexual assault. "These are the most changes to the Manual for Courts-Martial that we've seen since a full committee studied it decades ago," said Lt. Col. John L. Kiel Jr., the policy … [Read more...]

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. Jan. 02, 2014 - The 2013 Combined Federal Campaign extended the fundraising deadline to Jan. 15 and will continue accepting pledges from federal employees, postal and military donors. “It was extended due to the government shutdown which halted all CFC operations from Oct. 9 to 16,” said Theodore Devlin, assistant chief of staff for Marine … [Read more...]

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, December 31, 2013 - CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Whether for the first time or after several deployments, leaving home and family always comes with heightened levels of stress and responsibility for the Marine leaving and the family left at home. Deployments can be exciting and scary all at the same time. Each rotation brings challenges and … [Read more...]

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., December 17, 2013 - Female Marines are now authorized to wear the current male dress and service caps. Females may wear the male caps, but are not required to own them until the mandatory possession date, which is May 1, 2017. Female recruits and candidates will begin receiving the current male caps in their initial issue April 1, 2014. Marine Corps … [Read more...]