April 7, 2014, NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. - The Sea Air Space Exposition begins today with record attendance levels including more government employees and uniform military personnel than have attended in the history of the exposition. More than 202 defense industry businesses and 20 Navy commands will attend the exposition. According to Executive Director Kevin Traver, … [Read more...]
Sustaining the Institution: Marine Corps Foundations for the Foundation of the Marine Corps
NORFOLK, Virginia (April 3, 2014) - Lance corporals from across the Hampton Roads area partook in a unique opportunity to participate in the beta test for the new and developing Lance Corporals Leadership and Ethics Seminar at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) from 17 to 21 March. The seminar is a professional military education (PME) program founded on Marine … [Read more...]
ECH, Sleep System Training Videos Now Available on YouTube
April 1, 2014, MCSC Corporate Communications - Marine Corps Systems Command launched a new YouTube channel that will feature training videos and other information about gear and equipment the command fields to Marines. “Gear is getting more complex,” said Lt. Col. Daryl Crane, product manager for MCSC’s Infantry Combat Equipment. “We’re asking … [Read more...]
TRICARE Service Centers to Close Nationwide
March 31, 2014, MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - The TRICARE Service Centers at five locations on Oahu will be closing April 1, 2014. The centers will join more than 180 closing nationwide, with open centers remaining only in TRICARE’s overseas clinics. With the upcoming closures, the Naval Health Clinic Hawaii Kaneohe Bay and Makalapa branches, Tripler Army Medical Center, … [Read more...]
Early Retirement Benefits Offered to Active-Reserve Staff Sergeants During FY-15
March 26, 2014, NEW ORLEANS - Marine administrative message 138/14 announced that within fiscal year 2015, the Marine Corps is authorized to offer voluntary retirement at a reduced monthly retainer-pay rate to Reserve-component staff sergeants. The Marine Corps Active Reserve Enlisted Temporary Early Retirement Authority Program gives early retirement benefits that … [Read more...]