8/21/2012 Commentary by Sgt. Maj. Michael S. Burke Marines put a lot of stock in bearing. One of the 14 Marine Corps Leadership Traits is defined as: “The way you conduct or carry yourself. Your manner should reflect alertness, competence, confidence, and control.” Personally, I prefer the word comportment but it’s the same thing. A civilian friend once … [Read more...]
New Program Aims to Better Help Troops Transition to Civilian Life
By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2012 – The Defense Department is conducting pilot classes of a new program designed to better prepare service members transitioning out of the military to civilian life. Transition Goals Plans Success, known simply as Transition GPS, replaces the 20-year-old Transition Assistance Program, or TAP. In … [Read more...]
Post-9/11 GI Bill Celebrates Start of Fourth Year
From a Department of Veterans Affairs News Release WASHINGTON – August marks the third anniversary of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and since it was implemented, the Department of Veterans Affairs has provided educational benefits to 773,000 veterans and their family members, according to a Department of Veterans Affairs news release. “This is one of the most important … [Read more...]
Tactical Gear Giveaway!
August 20, 2012 5.11 Tactical and MilitarySpot.com have partnered up to say "Thank You" to all our military members, family members of the military, and all those that support the Military. Prizes valued over $150.00! The rules for this give away are simple. Leave a comment showing your support for the Military Like our Facebook Page *Share* this post with your friends … [Read more...]
Marines Strike FAST During Training
August 20, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. Ranum, Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan — As the smoke cleared in the small room, a Marine bellows "Room clear!" With those words, the Marines of Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Company Pacific stacked up on the next door and prepared to engage the next set of targets with speed and aggression. The … [Read more...]