WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2013 - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel commemorated the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday here today by praising the legacy of “one of the world’s oldest, and most admired and respected fighting forces” and vowing to work to keep it strong for the future. “Whenever our nation has called, the Marines have been ready,” Hagel … [Read more...]
Col Merna’s Marine Corps Birthday/Veteran’s Day Message 2013
CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan, November 7, 2013 Marines, sailors, families, and friends of the 31st MEU, It was 238 years ago, on 10 November 1775, that the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution stating that “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces with the U.S. Navy. Only five short months later in March 1776, the first … [Read more...]
Financial Management; Take Control of Your Funds
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, November 01, 2013 - A new survey focusing on the financial capability of military personnel revealed that there is an alarming number of personnel who do not manage their finances well. Service members with severe financial problems run the risk of losing their security clearance, impairing career advancement, having sanctions placed on … [Read more...]
Face of Defense: Combat Engineer Becomes First Female ‘Gunny’
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2013 - Raised rough and tumble in the modest Midwestern city of Mineral Point, Wis., Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robin Baker came from an extended family dominated by males. “I grew up running around and playing in the dirt like Indiana Jones,” Baker said. “It was a lot of exploring, running around, and sports. I … [Read more...]
Logistics and Terminal Velocity Collide During Air Delivery Exercise
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., October 23, 2013 - Marines with Air Delivery Platoon, 2nd Marine Logistics Group waited anxiously in the cool weather for an MV-22B Osprey to arrive at Tactical Landing Zone Pheasant, here, Oct. 21. The parachute riggers with Air Delivery Plt. were renewing jump certifications and maintaining mission readiness. Air delivery reduces the hazards associated … [Read more...]