WASHINGTON (July 1, 2013) -- If sequestration’s annual spending cuts continue past this year, the Marine Corps will lose 8,000 in troop strength, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos said today. “I don’t want this to happen,” the nation’s senior Marine told the Defense Writers Group here. Ongoing sequester cuts will lead to readiness … [Read more...]
Training Tank Offers New In-Water Workout Program
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. 6/24/2013 - The High Intensity Tactical Training Program arrived at the Combat Center’s West Gym and Fitness Center more than a year ago. Since then, it has helped Marines increase their strength, speed, core stability and flexibility. Now a new workout program at the Combat Center Training Tank aims to do the same in the water. The Aquatics … [Read more...]
MCSC Individual Armor Team Knows One Size Does Not Fit All
June 20, 2013 -- Marines come in all sizes—big, small, short and tall—so when it comes to Marine Corps body armor, a one-size-fits-all approach is not the answer. Marine Corps Systems Command’s Individual Armor team understands that and is doing its best to accommodate Marines of all sizes and keep them safe on the battlefield. Sizing for body armor is based … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Combat Utility Uniform Received the 2013 Millson Award
6/12/2013 - As a prototype for form follows function, the Marine Corps combat utility uniform blazed a trail of innovation among its peers from sister services, still winning accolades more than a decade after the first stitch was sewn. Hard to see, even repellant to insects, few pieces of cloth can claim such versatility. The uniform’s latest recognition came in April … [Read more...]
MACG-28 Tests New Corps Mentorship Program
June 6, 2013, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- Marine Air Control Group 28 began testing the Marine Corps Leadership Development Program May 29. The LDP is a new way of training Marines and is replacing the mentorship program. “One of the flaws the mentorship program had was that not every Marine was receiving the same information,” said Master … [Read more...]