May 4, 2012 By Cpl. Timothy Lenzo , 1st Marine Division TREK NAWA, Afghanistan — Many children beg their parents for a dog. The floppy ears and wagging tail seems to attract children to man’s best friend. But many parents know that caring for a dog means a lot of responsibility, training and effort. Dog handlers in the Marine Corps not only shoulder those same … [Read more...]
CNP Talks SAAM with Sailors, Marines
May 2, 2012 By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Joan E. Jennings SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) held an all hands call at Naval Base Coronado, April 26, to speak about Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiatives and goals. SAAM is observed in the United States throughout the month of April and is dedicated … [Read more...]
Mary Mun Day Promotes Spousal Awareness on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton
5/1/2012 By Lance Cpl. Sarah Wolff , Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Spouses of Marines and sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton participated in the MCAS Camp Pendleton’s Mary Mun Day, April 27. The spousal appreciation event, the air station’s version of Jayne Wayne Day, is designed to … [Read more...]
First Lady Kicks Off 2012 Warrior Games
May 1, 2012 By Sgt. Aaron Hostutler, Headquarters Marine Corps COLORODO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Olympic Committee and Department of Defense held its opening ceremony today for the 2012 Warrior Games at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. More than 200 wounded, ill or injured service members from the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and … [Read more...]
DVD for Military, Sparking Movement to Foster Mental and Emotional
May, 1 2012 BOULDER CREEK, CALIF. – Military service members, veterans and their families are on the Institute of HeartMath’s front line in May as the research and education organization launches a new DVD and campaign to distribute free resources fostering mental and emotional wellbeing for the unique stressors endured by the military. The HeartMath® … [Read more...]