USS Denver, At Sea (03/04/2014) - From the moment he stepped in front of the platoon, the Marines knew they could trust him, they knew he had their best interest in mind – he had a “vibe” of leadership. This testimony comes from the Marines serving with Sgt. Walter J. Krueger, currently a squad leader for Company F., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, … [Read more...]

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE (03/03/2014) - Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, were able to familiarize themselves with a new and improved piece of equipment that will better help them stay in the fight Feb. 26, 2014, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. The M9 Armored … [Read more...]

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (03/03/2014) - The motivation to remain physically fit can diminish when you have no one rooting for you in your corner, but the need to keep up a healthy lifestyle remains. Personal trainers empower their clients to motivate and cheer themselves on when struggling to keep their health and wellness a main priority. Physical … [Read more...]

CHANTHABURI, Thailand, Feb 27, 2014 - Exercise Cobra Gold 2014 concluded Feb. 21 following a multilateral combined arms live-fire exercise at Royal Thai Navy Tactical Training Center Ban Chan Krem, Kingdom of Thailand. Cobra Gold is the largest multinational and multiservice exercise in Southeast Asia, which takes places annually throughout the Kingdom of Thailand. This … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2014 - Defense Department officials testified Feb. 26 before the Senate Armed Services Committee's personnel subcommittee on the relationship between military sexual assault survivors and the subsequent development of suicide and post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Karen S. Guice, principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, was … [Read more...]