By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, March 1, 2012 – President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a White House tribute to Iraq War veterans and their families last night to honor them for their service, sacrifice and commitment to nation. Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, and Defense … [Read more...]
Marines Stay at the Forefront of Social Media Development
2/29/2012 By Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers , Headquarters Marine Corps WASHINGTON — The official Marines Facebook Page will launch its new design, featuring a cover photo and Page timeline, Feb. 29. The Page, created two years ago, is the Marine Corps’ official flagship social media outlet and has nearly 2 million fans. The Marines Page is one of only a small number of … [Read more...]
New Prowler Simulator Allows Pilots to Train Like They Fight
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. — Marines and civilians held a celebration marking the first day of the now fully operational EA-6B Prowler simulator at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Feb. 22. The 2F-185 Weapon System Trainer was first owned by the Navy, whom decided in 2006, that the $16 million simulator was no longer needed. That same year the … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Recruiting Command Launches New Website
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Since 2008, www.Marines.com has been one of Marine Corps Recruiting Command’s most successful advertising tools in support of recruiters. In fiscal year 2011 alone, the website had more than 7 million visits and produced more than 79,000 qualified leads. MCRC expects the new website they recently launched to do even better. “With the way … [Read more...]
Women Get One Step Closer to Combat
February 27, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers For the last several years, in the wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan, women have fought and died in combat zones. Although not serving in infantry units, female medics, military police officers and intelligence officers have been ushered onto the obscure front lines of combat to aid ground troops. Now, the Pentagon is proposing … [Read more...]