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...]
Military to Reduce Community and Public Outreach
WASHINGTON, October 21, 2013 - Pentagon officials announced a plan that will enable the military services to resume conducting community and public outreach activities in the new fiscal year, but at a significantly reduced capacity, Oct. 18, 2013. This cost-cutting measure will yield a savings of $104 million in fiscal year 2014. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel outlined the … [Read more...]