June 11, 2012 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. WASHINGTON (American Forces Press Service) – Vice President Joe Biden, accompanied by his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, and their five-year-old granddaughter, Natalie, shared their first-hand experiences on how the deployment of a military parent can impact children during a USO-hosted book reading here today. The … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the age requirements for joining the Military? Each branch of the Service has different requirements. Minimum entrance age requirements are 17 (with parental consent) or 18 (without parental consent). What are the physical requirements for joining the Military? Because of the varying physical demands on servicemembers in each branch, physical requirements … [Read more...]
24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Scout Snipers Kick Off Eager Lion 12
JORDAN - Exercise Eager Lion 12 began with a live-fire training event by the scout sniper platoon from Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, May 6, 2012. It was the first of many unilateral and multilateral training events scheduled for Eager Lion 12 with more than 19 countries and approximately 11,000 … [Read more...]
Become Debt Free with Financial Peace University: Military Edition Style
6/6/2012 By Lance Cpl. Timothy Norris, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort MCAS BEAUFORT, S.C. - The average American household has $54,000 of debt, according to statisticbrain.com. Twenty percent of 18 to 24 year old Americans say they have debt hardships. Air Station Marines, spouses, and Department of Defense employees are taking control of their … [Read more...]
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...]