May 2, 2014, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - Marines and sailors planning permanent change of station moves during the summer season should expect a change to the amount of professional gear authorized as part of a funded PCS. The Department of Defense plans to change policies regarding authorized weight limits for professional gear and what items constitute … [Read more...]

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...]