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...]
Scam: Dr. General Mark Robinson
MilitarySpot.com has been notified of a user in our gallery who has been sending suspicious emails, phone calls or notices claiming to be Dr. General Mark Robinson. Please don't be fooled. This is a fraudulent post and should be viewed as such. Click Here to View Gallery Many of these scams fraudulently use the name or logo of a military related personnel as a lure to make … [Read more...]
Marine Recruiting Contributes to U.S., Korean Relationship
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...]