May 14, 2012 By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – As Congress marks up the military budget, the nation’s defense leaders said today they stand ready to work with lawmakers to maintain the balance they built into their budget proposal. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, … [Read more...]
All-Terrain Training Now Required
May 13, 2012 It is now mandatory for dirt bike and all-terrain vehicle owners to attend a dirt bike and all-terrain vehicle safety class before operating the vehicle, according to Marine Corps Order 5100.19F. The safety classes for dirt bikes and ATVs are much like the existing Basic Rider Course for motorcycles, and have been in existence for some time now. The big change … [Read more...]
Military Spouse Appreciation Day Recognizes Sacrifices
May 11, 2012 By Pfc. Victoria Fairchild, Combat Correspondent, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow BARSTOW, Calif. — "On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we have an opportunity to not only honor the husbands and wives of our service members, but also thank them by actively expressing our gratitude in both word and deed," said First Lady Michelle Obama, May 5, 2011 … [Read more...]
Servicemembers Prepare to Rid Themselves of Vehicles to PCS
May 11, 2012 By Cpl. Kenneth K. Trotter, Jr., Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan — Permanent Change of Station season is coming. Though there are many who PCS throughout the year, the summer months seem to be the busiest time for leaving. Many may scramble to ensure they can leave the station in a smooth and timely manner. One … [Read more...]
Marine Sheds Blood to Save Afghan Soldier’s Life
5/9/2012 By Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELARAM II, Afghanistan - Navy corpsmen anxiously waited for the blood flowing from Lance Cpl. Meng Lu’s arm to fill the bag near his feet. Waiting in the next room was a dying Afghan National Army soldier. Lu’s blood would save his life. Earlier Tuesday morning, May 8, the soldier stepped on a … [Read more...]