October 11, 2012 Returning injured war veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury or amputation are finally getting the much needed help from healthcare initiatives put forth by Colonel Paul Pasquina MD., United States Army Chief, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Colonel Pasquina is one of the leaders in … [Read more...]
Philippine, American Forces Meet Up to Kick Off PHIBLEX 2013
10/8/2012 By Cpl. Nicholas Rhoades , III MEF SUBIC BAY, Philippines - The opening ceremony of the Amphibious Landing Exercise 2013 took place Oct. 8, 2012 aboard USS Bonhomme Richard. More than 300 U.S. Marines, sailors and service members from the Armed Forces of the Philippines gathered here to commemorate the 29th iteration of the bilateral and interagency training … [Read more...]
General John Allen and General Joseph Dunford Nominated by President
October 10, 2012 Statement by the President on Nominations of General John Allen and General Joseph Dunford "I am proud to nominate General John Allen as the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and Commander of U.S. European Command. For more than a year, General Allen has served with distinction as the Commander of U.S. Forces and NATO International Security … [Read more...]
NEW 2012-2013 GI Bill Rates Announced
October 2012 Every year in October, the GI Bill payment rates increase to meet the growing cost of education. This year, the MGIB full-time student payment rate is $1,564/month. To view the entire list of the NEW FY2013 GI BIll Rates, visit our GI BILL section, or visit the links below - Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty Pay (MGIB-AD) Montgomery GI Bill - Selected … [Read more...]
How to Qualify as an Expert on the Firing Range
October 2012 The Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy all have badges or ribbons for qualifying as an expert in small arms (rifle and pistol), which can be earned during basic training. The Navy fires shotgun and pistol, and the other branches fire M-16 rifles. The Coast Guard does not fire live weapons at basic training. Regardless of what type of weapon you … [Read more...]