Sept 5, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Ali Azimi MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif - Physical fitness is a part of a Marine’s everyday life, whether it’s unit physical training or hitting the gym during some downtime. Along the path to improving our physical abilities, we naturally come across rumors about what is and what is not good for us. Many … [Read more...]
New Unmanned Air System Training School Welcomes Marines
9/4/2012 By Courtesy , Headquarters Marine Corps PAXTUXENT RIVER, Md.-- Future Unmanned Air System (UAS) operators now have access to a new training and logistics activity in Camp Lejeune, N.C. A team from the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical UAS program office (PMA-263) here launched the Training and Logistics Support Activity (TALSA) in mid-July to Marines from II … [Read more...]
President Pledges Support for Service Members, Vets
September 4, 2012 By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – As the United States draws down in Afghanistan it remains committed to its military members, veterans and families by providing the support services they may need and opportunities to transition to meaningful civilian careers, President Barack Obama said today at Fort Bliss, … [Read more...]
Patriot Group Gives Veterans New Job Opportunities
September 4, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Sarah Wolff-Diaz , Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — The Patriot Group, Inc. hosted a job fair at the Pacific Views Event Center on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Aug. 30. The job fair included military and veteran friendly employers, colleges, trade and technical schools, and … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention: A healthy Force is a Ready Force
September 4, 2012 By Kirk Frady, Army Medicine WASHINGTON -- The Army has designated September as Suicide Prevention Month and joins the nation in observing National Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 10-14, and World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10. The Army will expand its observance with events occurring during the entire month of September, focusing efforts on total Army … [Read more...]