April 15, 2014, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego - Marines stay combat efficient no matter what their military occupational specialty may be in the Corps. Depot Marines attended a basic machine gunners course at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer aboard the depot, March 24 to 27. The course was designed to give a basic idea of how to break down the M240B machine … [Read more...]

April 14, 2014, AGADIR, Morocco - In the current global-security environment, one nation isn't enough. After decades of overseas contingency operations, from the sands of Afghanistan to the jungles of Mali, coalitions are a clear indicator of partner nations’ commitment to worldwide stability and security. Exercise African Lion is U.S. Africa Command’s flagship … [Read more...]

April 9, 2014, NEW ORLEANS - Following the Washington Navy Yard shooting on Sept. 16, 2013, the Marine Corps has conducted a comprehensive review and identified in the policies related to the handling, storage and accountability of privately-owned firearms and ammunition aboard its installations. According to Marine Administrative Message 176/14, all commanders will review … [Read more...]

April 8, 2014, WASHINGTON - U.S. national security and defense strategies must be supported by a strong, forward-leaning Military Health System, the Defense Department's top physician told Congress last week. At an April 2 hearing of the House Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee, Dr. Jonathan Woodson, assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, said DOD's … [Read more...]

April 08, 2014, ARLINGTON, Va. - Efforts continue for the services and U.S. Special Operations Command to meet a Jan. 1, 2016, deadline by which all military positions and occupations will be open to women, a senior Pentagon official said at the Officer Women Leadership Symposium here April 5. Juliet Beyler, officer and enlisted personnel management director in the office of … [Read more...]