6/18/2012 By Cpl. Nate Carberry, Marine Corps Recruiting Command MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. - The 1953 Mutual Defense Treaty allied the United States with the Republic of Korea. In the 59 years between then and now, the United States Marine Corps has contributed to the continued growth of this relationship, both in battle and during peacetime operations. Marine Corps … [Read more...]
Panetta Salutes Gay, Lesbian Service Members’ Dedicated Duty
June 15, 2012 By Cheryl Pellerin WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – The pursuit of equality is fundamental to the American story, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said in a video message released today to thank gay and lesbian service members and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civilians for their dedicated service to the nation. Recognizing June as … [Read more...]
Marines Conduct Vehicle-Borne IED Training
6/15/2012 By Lance Cpl. Daniel E. Valle, Marine Corps Bases Japan KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa, Japan — Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 conducted vehicle-borne improvised explosive device training at Kadena Air Base June 11. The squadron, part of Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, conducted the training to … [Read more...]
Camp Lejeune holds Blood Drive – Helps Military Community
June 14, 2012 2nd Marine Division Story by Cpl. Andrew Johnston CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and more than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day. Less than 38 percent of the population is eligible to give blood which makes it tough for the military that can only use donations from its … [Read more...]
Marine and AF Pilot Temporarily Swap Services
By Senior Airman Melanie Holochwost 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs 6/11/2012 - LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. (AFNS) -- Two instructor pilots assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron are currently on very similar and overlapping career paths at Luke Air Force Base as part of the Joint Service Pilot Exchange Program. Air Force Capt. Michael McGrew is on his way to Marine Corps Air … [Read more...]