March 26, 2012 By Pfc. Nicholas S. Ranum CAMP FOSTER,Okinawa - Leaving children unattended in a vehicle is always illegal, but with rising temperatures will become increasingly dangerous. Leaving children under the age of 9 unattended in vehicles violates both Marine Corps Bases Japan Order 5800.2E and Kadena Air Base Instruction 31-204. On both Marine Corps bases and … [Read more...]
Enlisted Leaders Condemn Hazing in Military
March 23, 2012 By Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr WASHINGTON -- Senior enlisted leaders from each service denounced hazing in the armed forces yesterday and delivered a message of unity while testifying before a congressional panel. The most recent known incident of hazing came when the Army brought charges against eight Soldiers allegedly involved in the death of Army … [Read more...]
Brain Injuries Won’t End with Afghan Drawdown
March 21, 2012 By C. Todd Lopez WASHINGTON -- Even with the eventual drawdown in Afghanistan, traumatic brain injury will continue to be a problem for the Army. "Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is not just an event unique to deployment," said Col. Nikki L. Butler, director of the Army Rehabilitation and Reintegration division, part of Army Medical Specialist Corps. "These … [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...]
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...]