JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, January 21, 2014 - Wounded Marines pushed their limits to earn a different type of medal during the Wounded Warrior Pacific Invitational at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 5 to Jan. 11. They were among more than 100 recovering service members from each branch of the armed services who faced off in team and individual sports. All … [Read more...]

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...]