April 2012 From a White House News Release WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden today announced the five winners and “The People’s Choice Winner” of the Joining Forces Community Challenge, an effort to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary efforts of citizens and organizations across the country that are working to improve the … [Read more...]
2012 U.S. Army Soldier Show
2012 U.S. Army Soldier Show U.S. Army Soldier Show, proudly presented by the Installation Management Command, G9, Family and MWR Programs, is back with its best production yet. Come enjoy a family-friendly, high-energy, 90-minute live musical production by the active duty Soldiers as they perform at 40 venues across the globe. The six-month tour features performances of … [Read more...]
Department of Defense Expands Drug Testing
April 6, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Alyssa N. Hoffacker, Marine Corps Bases Japan CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — The Department of Defense has strengthened its fight against drug use with expanded drug urinalysis testing slated to take effect May 1. According to Marine Administrative Message 154/12, Notification of Expanded Drug Urinalysis Testing within the Marine Corps, urinalysis will … [Read more...]
Month of the Military Child: Saluting Our Military Children
April 2012 The Month of April offers us a special opportunity to acknowledge and honor the service of our littlest heroes, our military children. Established by Caspar Weinberger, the Month of the Military Child recognizes the important role military children play in our communities. There are approximately 1.9 million military children, ranging in ages from newborn to 18 … [Read more...]
New School Provides Marines with Special Training In Law Enforcement
4/5/2012 By Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.-- Special reaction teams stand poised to deliver tactical support to Marine Corps. The teams act as small, tactically proficient units designed to respond to a variety of security and law enforcement threats. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is no exception to these threats, and now it is home to the … [Read more...]