WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2014 - Recent lapses in military ethics have Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey's full attention, and he promises a military campaign to reinvigorate the profession of arms. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff made the pledge in statements he issued following Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's Feb. 7 news conference on the issue. "This challenge didn't … [Read more...]

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif., Feb. 05, 2014 - As service members begin to settle into the new year, some look to the past in reverence and thanks for freedoms that weren’t available to them 72 years ago – because of the color of their skin. Black History Month, which takes place in February every year, serves as a reminder to service members of the … [Read more...]

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, January 27, 2014 - As Marines approach their end of active service, they reach a fork in the road. A choice between staying on active duty for another four years or pursuing other goals. Once a service member decides to separate from active service, goals surrounding their next job or school options begin to form. This is called … [Read more...]

BRIDGETON, Mo., January 22, 2014 - As any Marine can tell you, earning and upholding the title is no small feat. No matter what a Marine does in life or how long they serve in their beloved Corps, they will always uphold the honor and respect for the Marines that went before them. Funeral honor details are just one way Marine Forces Reserve members uphold that honor and … [Read more...]

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...]