Graduating from high school is a serious milestone. For the first time, you get to choose what you will do with your life instead of going where someone else tells you. That can mean many things, from college to working abroad. Many kids also consider joining a branch of the military, like the Navy, Air Force or Army. If you're thinking a military career might be valuable, take … [Read more...]
MarForPac Cuts Through Barriers with New Recon Robot
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (5/17/2013) -- Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific trained to operate a rapid area sensitive-site reconnaissance robot, the only robot of its kind in the Department of Defense, during an advanced technology demonstration program at the 3rd Marine Regiment headquarters here, May 8. Representatives from the ATD program showed Marines that the … [Read more...]
Obama Emphasizes Concern About Sexual Assault in Military
5/17/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The crime of sexual assault undermines the trust needed for the U.S. military to do its missions, President Barack Obama said after meeting with his military leaders May 16. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, the service secretaries, and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and the rest of the Joint Chiefs of Staff met with the president at the White House … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Reserve Provides Options for Marines
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP SMEDLEY D. BUTLER -- The Marine Corps Reserve transition team visited several Marine Corps installations throughout Okinawa May 6-10 to inform active-duty Marines about their options to continue serving as members of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve. The transition team spoke about different types of programs, benefits and options available to … [Read more...]
Marines Receive New Equipment, Upgrade Capabilities
CAMP KINSER, Okinawa, Japan -- Marines with Electronics Maintenance Company received a new calibration system recently and trained with the equipment April 29 to May 10 at the battalion’s calibration lab on Camp Kinser. Marines depend on their equipment to function properly regardless of their military occupational specialty. When it doesn’t function properly, … [Read more...]