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...]
Health and Fitness for Soldiers
By Eve Goodkind Health and Fitness for Soldiers It’s important for everyone to stay fit and healthy; but for soldiers, it’s essential to have a high level of physical fitness in order to perform at the optimum level. The rise in obesity in the United States has sparked renewed interest in physical fitness, leading to more studies on the effects of … [Read more...]
Marines train at Sea in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense
10/5/2012 By Cpl. John Robbart III , 15th MEU ABOARD USS PELELIU -- Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit armed themselves with their M50 field protective masks for a different type of training to prepare for a variety of threats they could encounter during their deployment, WestPac 12-02, Oct. 4. The 15th MEU’s Chemical, Biological, … [Read more...]
Grants Expand Military Children’s Educational Opportunities
By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 3, 2012 – The DoD Education Activity director urged recipients of the 2012 educational grant program today to push the envelope in developing programs that ultimately will benefit all military schoolchildren. Marilee Fitzgerald opened the 2012 DODEA grant kickoff meeting here by recognizing the challenges … [Read more...]
Applebee’s Offers FREE Meals to Veterans, Active Military
This Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, Applebee’s restaurants will again offer a FREE meal to veterans and active military to say Thank You to the neighborhood’s real heroes. Here are the details: All U.S. veterans and active duty personnel with proof of current or former military service will be treated to a free meal at all Applebee’s in their … [Read more...]