June 21, 2012 By 11th MEU Public Affairs, 11th MEU CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — More than 2,200 Marines and sailors from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned here June 21 after serving seven months in the Western Pacific, Middle East and Horn of Africa regions. The MEU deployed from San Diego in mid-November, 2011, embarking the Navy’s newest amphibious … [Read more...]
Helicopter Squadrons First Outing Defines a New Standard
6/20/2012 By HMLA TMS Team, Headquarters Marine Corps Roughly five years ago, the Marine Corps began transitioning its fleet of AH-1W and UH-1N aircraft to more capable AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft. The greatest challenge of this transition has been converting the squadrons without a decrease in support from the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron community (HMLA) to both … [Read more...]
Brunch Focuses on Military Families
June 19, 2012 By Cpl. Chelsea Flowers, Headquarters Marine Corps CLEVELAND — Chloe Knight is almost 8 years old. She has her father’s eyes, a contagious smile and will talk your ear off. Like most little girls, her daddy is her hero. But unlike most kids, Chloe has never met her dad. Chloe’s dad, Cpl. Timothy A. Knight, died when Chloe was just 5 months … [Read more...]
12 Myths to Trash if You Want to Get Hired
Courtesy of USAA No matter what career you're seeking, finding employment continues to be a challenge. To improve your chances, career experts advise avoiding these common misconceptions. Myth 1: Most jobs are advertised in newspapers and online sites. Only 15% to 20% of job openings are publicly posted, reports Randall Hansen, publisher of Quintessential Careers website. … [Read more...]
Life Insurance Myths That Can Cost You
June 2012 Courtesy of USAA Life insurance is an important part of a well-rounded financial plan. But let's face it — it can also be confusing. In fact, misunderstandings about life insurance cause many people to skip the coverage altogether, putting their families at great risk for financial hardship. Here, we set the record straight on seven common myths about life … [Read more...]