By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 20, 2012 – As Iran and other nations celebrate Nowruz -- the Persian New Year -- President Barack Obama called for understanding between Americans and Iranians. The president noted the tensions between the Iranian government and the rest of the world over the government’s nuclear program. “To the people of Iran, … [Read more...]
Marine’s Instinct and Bravery Saves Man From Being Stabbed
By Marine Corps Cpl. Lucas Vega Marine Forces Reserve LANCASTER, Calif., March 20, 2012 – Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Escandon was going to lunch with his wife Feb. 26 when his instincts kicked in because he heard a woman screaming for help. He stepped out of his car and immediately knew something was not quite right. He scanned his surroundings and spotted a commotion … [Read more...]
CLB-1 Sort Lot Saves Marine Corps Millions of Dollars
March 20, 2012 By Cpl. Michele Watson, 1st Marine Logistics Group (FWD) CAMP HANSON, Afghanistan — As military operations in Afghanistan begin to shift from a combat role to an advisory role, the Marine Corps has started the process of redistributing gear throughout Afghanistan and shipping supplies back to the U.S. Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group … [Read more...]
Employment is Key Concern for Soldiers
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.,-- Finding a job in today's economic climate can be challenging, especially for Army Reserve Soldiers who had to leave the civilian workforce to serve their country in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations worldwide. Helping these returning warriors find employment is just one of many services offered during the 99th Regional Support Command's Yellow Ribbon … [Read more...]
OSCAR Program Helps Marines Help Each Other
If a Marine gets injured in combat, the response by those he serves with is immediate. If a Marine has problems handling operational stress, they are there for him just as quickly. To help Marines identify the stages of operational stress, the Operational Stress Control and Readiness program (OSCAR), is taught to all infantry battalions across the Marine Corps. Keeping with a … [Read more...]