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...]
Corpsmen Rush to Aid Marines During Hard Landing
JIPO-RI RANGE, Republic of Korea -- "Doc!" has been yelled at the top of the lungs of thousands of Marines from generation after generation in wars fought throughout mountains, cities, trenches, deserts, jungles and in some occasions, training accidents. Four corpsmen demonstrated loyalty by performing exceptionally courageous duties, providing medical attention to their … [Read more...]
Giving Single Marines and Sailors Chance to Explore
MCAS BEAUFORT -- The Single Marine and Sailor Program offers single service members opportunities to experience new things outside of their barracks rooms and helps improve moral and camaraderie with one another through trips and activities. The SMP is taking service members on a weekend trip to go to Six Flags, the Atlanta Aquarium, and an Atlanta Braves game in Georgia, May … [Read more...]