October 22, 2012 By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service NORFOLK, Va., – The Hampton Roads area of Virginia has played a vital role in the history of the United States, and of the military in particular, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said here today. Since the Civil War and the first battle between two ironclad ships, the area has been on the leading edge … [Read more...]
Running 237 Miles for Fallen Marines: “The Least I Can Do”
October 22, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- The Marine Corps is turning 237 years old this year. Marines honor the enriched history of the Corps in many different ways to show their respect for those who came before today’s service members. One officer aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune … [Read more...]
Dromoland Castle Supports U.S. Soldiers’ Golf Tour
October 19, 2012 Wounded warriors find respite at this majestic golf resort Newmarket-on-Fergus, IRE. --- Dromoland Castle is pleased to be accommodating a number of wounded former U.S. servicemen and their families as part of their 11-day tour of golf courses throughout the Emerald Isle. Recovering from various injuries suffered in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, the … [Read more...]
Real-Life Transformer
Story by Sgt. Sarah Fiocco MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, demonstrated the unique capabilities of the MV-22B Osprey to more than 500,000 aviation enthusiasts at the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, Oct. 12 through 14. The presentation allowed fans to get an up-close … [Read more...]
Servicemembers Face Hurdles in Accessing Student Loan Benefits
October 18, 2012 - Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report outlining the unique servicing obstacles reported by servicemembers seeking to pay off student loan debt. The report, “The Next Front? Student Loan Servicing and the Cost to Our Men and Women in Uniform,” describes servicemember complaints regarding the difficulties they have … [Read more...]