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Marines Train for Realistic Security During Large-Scale Exercise in Jordan

6/6/2012 By Staff Sgt. Robert L. Fisher III, 24th MEU KING FAISAL AIR BASE, Jordan — Standing post and hiking patrols are not the most glamorous work in an infantryman’s career. But these security measures ensured the safety of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Aviation Combat Element and forced those Marines tasked with providing security to get back … [Read more...]

War Fighters, Students Gain Corporate Level Business Education

6/4/2012 By Cpl. Michael Iams, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Wounded Warrior Battalion-West hosted a Marine Corps Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Green Belt Class at the wounded warrior compound on Camp Pendleton, June 1. The five-day class focused on leading small events to improve internal processes by learning … [Read more...]

Obama Announces Military-to-Civilian Skills Certification Program

June 4, 2012 By Claudette Roulo WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – President Barack Obama announced a new presidential initiative aimed at preparing service members for civilian employment. Obama provided details about the military-to-civilian certification program during his visit to a Honeywell International Inc. plant in Golden Valley, Minn. Defense … [Read more...]

2012 Air Show Calendar

2012 AIR SHOW CALENDAR BY DATE Calendar last updated: May 2, 2012. Currently 230 airshows are on this schedule. Note: there WILL be many schedule additions, cancellations, corrections & changes! Verify all info Locally! January 7-8 Cable Air Show 2012 Cable Airport, Upland California … [Read more...]

1,650 miles: 79-Year-Old Retired Marine Runs from New Orleans to Canadian Border

5/31/2012 By Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah , Marine Forces Reserve NEW ORLEANS -- Four thousand miles from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, where he ran his first around-the-island marathon for charity, 79-year-old Tom Knoll stood, awaiting amongst several supporters as he prepared to kick off his latest endeavor. The man who spent the past three decades running to raise donations for … [Read more...]

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Medal of Honor Monday: Williams

MARCH 2, 2026 – As a hospital corpsman in World War II’s Pacific theater, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Jack Williams’ job was to save the lives of the Marines who fought around him. During the bloody Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945, Williams saved more than a dozen Marines and sacrificed his own life […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Estate Planning for Vets and Service Members

FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – Why a Will is not enough along with VA Burial Benefit Facts You Need To Know, 10 Important Facts About Your VA Burial Benefits. Join us for our next webinar: Estate Planning Made Easy – Did You Know Everyone has an Estate Plan? Unfortunately most people find this out too late! […]