Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. -- When applying for a job after serving your time in the Marine Corps, having a good resume can be what separates you from the rest of the applicants. When putting your resume together, there are many factors to consider. The Resume 101 class held aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River can give you the knowledge that you need. … [Read more...]

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (April 11, 2013) -- Thirteen combat engineers with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 bolstered their mobility skills in the Combat Convoy Simulator at Camp Lejeune Monday as part of their annual training. Although combat engineers are primarily known for their construction and demolitions roles, the job entails much more, said Sgt. … [Read more...]

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (April 11, 2013) -- The deputy commandant for Installations and Logistics recently released a message reminding service members, civilians and family members about the challenges associated with the rapidly approaching peak moving season. According to the message, planning, preparation and communication are the keys to executing a … [Read more...]

USS KEARSARGE, At Sea -- Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit have the opportunity to earn an U.S. Navy’s Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), at sea, during their 2013 deployment. Within the first two weeks more than 116 Marines have enlisted in the program. “This class will teach the Marines what the … [Read more...]

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...]