July 2012 CORPS CONNECTIONS, FEATURES By Kristine Schellhaas Editor’s Note: Kristine Schellhaas is a Marine wife and writer for her blog “USMC Life”, an opinion based website which provides an overview of every major Marine Corps base focusing on providing specific base information, military housing and photos, schools, youth programs and sports, … [Read more...]
Making the Change from Active to Reserve
July 13, 2012 CORPS CONNECTIONS, FEATURES By Cpl. Christofer Baines The Marine Corps sears an indelible mark upon the hearts and minds of Marines, so leaving the Corps can be bittersweet. But, even while pursuing jobs in the civilian world, Marines don’t have to part ways with the honor, courage and commitment that made the Corps an important part of their … [Read more...]
Utilities Marines Improve Field Conditions
July 13, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Matthew Manning, Marine Corps Bases Japan KIN BLUE, Okinawa, Japan — Being in the field, whether for an exercise or operation, often means going without the comforts and luxuries one becomes accustomed to in everyday garrison life. However, serving in a field environment does not always mean sacrificing these commodities thanks to the … [Read more...]
Corpsmen Advance Life-Saving Skills
7/13/2012 By Lance Cpl. Erik S. Brooks Jr. CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan - Corpsmen with 3rd Medical Battalion completed the tactical combat casualty care course at the Tactical Medical Simulation Center at Camp Hansen. The corpsmen, with 3rd Med. Bn., Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, are required to take the course … [Read more...]
SBA Launches Operation Boots to Business Training Program for Transitioning Vets
July 12, 2012 Operation Boots to Business: From Service to Startup to Help Them Start Businesses and Create Jobs WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has joined with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) to launch a training program for transitioning service members and veterans to help them become entrepreneurs … [Read more...]