CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Base officials began issuing blood-alcohol testing devices to unit commanders here April 1, moving forward with a Corpswide screening program scheduled to be fully implemented by summer. The Alcomate Premium breath alcohol testers will be used to deter Marines from having measurable amounts of alcohol in their system during duty hours. “A lot … [Read more...]

March 21, 2013 -- CAMP SCHWAB, Japan - Marines take great pride in serving as America’s force in readiness. For the members of Combat Assault Battalion, that pride stands a little stronger perhaps, as they are unique within the Marine Corps. CAB is the only battalion-sized combat assault unit in the Marine Corps. It provides the 3rd Marine Division, III Marine … [Read more...]

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO -- In light of the fatal shooting on Marine Corps Base Quantico March 21, a press conference was held at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on March 22. Below is a transcript from the conference. “Good morning ladies and gentlemen, I am Lieutenant Agustin Solivan. I am a Media Officer for Marine Corps Base Quantico. This morning Colonel … [Read more...]

Marine Corps Base Quantico -- The remains of 26 unclaimed veterans from World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and seven spouses were escorted to their final resting place and honored with a full military service as part of the Missing in America Project at the Quantico National Cemetery on March 16, 2013. The unclaimed cremated remains of American veterans were … [Read more...]

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO -- For as long as there’s been an American military, coffee has been a staple, but in today’s modern military, troops are fueling up on a stronger beverage. According to a Walter Reed Army Institute of Research study, 45 percent of combat troops consume at least one energy drink per day, while 14 percent drink three or more per day. Even … [Read more...]