May 15, 2012 By Cpl. Katherine M. Solano , 2nd Marine Logistics Group CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Enthusiastic, respectful, mentor, intuitive, role model and friend are words that cannot begin to describe one combat engineer who retired from the Marine Corps at the Beirut Memorial in Jacksonville, N.C., May 11. His peers, supervisors and subordinates found no shortage of … [Read more...]
Part-Time Firefighter, Full-Time Marine
5/14/2012 By Cpl. Bruno J. Bego , 2nd Marine Logistics Group CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - For centuries now, Marines have built their reputation of being professional warriors who are capable of performing and succeeding at everything they do. Contributing remarkably to that legacy is Gunnery Sgt. Donald L. Garrison Jr., the headquarters company first sergeant with 2nd Maintenance … [Read more...]
DOD Budget Request Reflects Tough Choices
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...]