Washington, DC - According to an article published in the Marine Times, all active duty Marines will now be required to have annual hearing tests. The mandate includes noncombat troops who may also be exposed to loud noises. The article cites the Marine administrative message (MARADMIN) of January 12, 2012, which states that Marines who have not had a hearing test in the past … [Read more...]
Military Kids Can Apply for Scholarships
By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2012 – The deadline is swiftly approaching for the Fisher House Foundation’s 2012 Scholarships for Military Children Program, conducted at military commissaries worldwide. Applications must be completed and delivered – not postmarked, but delivered – to a commissary by close of business Feb. 24, according to … [Read more...]
DOD Program to Screen for Prescription Drugs
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2012 – The Defense Department’s drug-testing program is expanding to add screening for two additional prescription medications to the range of legal and illegal drugs it currently detects. Joe Angello, the department’s director of operational readiness and safety, told Pentagon Channel and American Forces … [Read more...]
Marine Conquers 1,000-mile Challenge
By Marine Corps Cpl. Jeff Drew 2nd Marine Division CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan, Jan. 30, 2012 – Running is in his blood, so Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raymond German Jr.'s passion for the sport began at an early age. German uses physical fitness as a way to get out of the office and relieve stress. The Detroit native began running with his grandmother at a local park while … [Read more...]
Taking Care of Pets While Deployed
By Navy Lt. Theresa Donnelly American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2012 – Although the wars are drawing down, the deployment schedules for our men and women in uniform aren’t easing up. Troops continue to meet multiple operational needs, such as theater security exercises with partner nations, Navy ship cruises and other training requirements. Many military pet … [Read more...]