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...]
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...]