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155th Brigade Combat Team Soldiers provide health care to Iraqis

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq -- Soldiers of the 155th Brigade Combat Team, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) provided health care to over 150 Iraqi adults and children du... ( 5/9/2005 )

16th Sergeant Major of Marine Corps named

WASHINGTON

Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent was named as the next Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway during a command visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., this mor... ( 1/19/2007 )

;CJTF-HOA departs Rota, Spain

USS MOUNT WHITNEY(LCC/JCC 20)

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) completed a scheduled port visit at U.S. Naval Base, Rota, Spain on November 27.

During the 25-27 November visit CJTF-HOA embarked addi... ( 11/27/2002 )

1st crew chiefs fly in Corps' newest helicopter

NAVAIR PATUXENT RIVER, Md. For the first time, the H-1 Upgrades Integrated Test Team had a complete team in the air when the first enlisted aircrew joined test pilots from HX-21 and HMX-1 here for their first flight in a UH-1Y... ( 2/3/2003 )

AMERICAN AIRLINES SAYS 'THANK YOU!' TO MILITARY

Fort Worth, Texas American Airlines, the world's largest carrier, has launched a new system-wide fare sale for travel exclusively for members of the U.S. military on active duty and their dependent family members. ( 5/22/2003 )

HQMC Press Releases
  • NATO honors non-lethal weapons study
    WASHINGTON

    A study on the effectiveness of non-lethal weapons recently received a prestigious NATO award.

    The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO’s) Research a... ( 12/15/2008 )

  • 2008 Marine Corps Marathon Event Series
    WASHINGTON

    Organizers of the 2008 Marine Corps Marathon Event Series, held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, have announced the winners of the Overall Series Awards in four categories: overall mal... ( 12/5/2008 )

  • 2009 Marine Corps Historic Half Marathon
    WASHINGTON

    Runners can get in on all the action of the 2009 Marine Corps Historic Half marathon when registration for the second annual event, to be held on May 17 in Fredericksburg, VA, opens on January 7. ... ( 12/3/2008 )

  • USMC hosts open houses for proposed land expansion
    WASHINGTON

    The Department of the Navy is in the initial stages of preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to study potential environmental effects associated with a range of reasonable altern... ( 11/25/2008 )

  • Pacific Command commemorates Battle of Tarawa
    CAMP SMITH, Hawaii

    More than 50 servicemembers, the majority of whom were Marines, visited the Republic of Kiribati Wednesday for the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa, paying tribute to approximat... ( 11/21/2008 )

  • Marine master sergeant fulfills father’s last wish
    CAMP SMITH, Hawaii

    On Nov. 20, 1943, Marines from Co. K, 3rd Bn., 2nd Marines, began a 76-hour battle on Tarawa Atoll in the central Pacific Ocean that would become the bloodiest battle in Mari... ( 11/21/2008 )

  • Quality of life of Marines, families remains strong
    QUANTIOC, Va. Results of the 2007 Quality of Life in the Marine Corps study were released today.   Study results reveal that despite the Global War on Terror and high operational demand, Marines... ( 10/22/2008 )
  • 26th MEU trains vehicle convoy commanders at sea
    ABOARD USS SAN ANTONIO The engines are silent, the wheels are not turning.  The trucks are, in fact, chained to the deck in the bowels of a warship. But that hasn’t stopped Marines and sailors from Comba... ( 9/18/2008 )
  • New Assistant Commandant for the Marine Corps
    HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS General James F. Amos pinned on his fourth star today, and assumed his new duties as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps during a ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington. 

    Am... ( 7/2/2008 )

  • Questionnaire for Security Clearances Revised
    Washington, DC The Department of Defense, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have approved revisions to question 21 on the Questionnaire for National Security Positio... ( 5/1/2008 )
  • Animal cruelty video prompts Marine Corps investigation
    MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Oahu

    The video of a Marine mistreating a puppy gained widespread attention on the internet yesterday. The video is shocking and deplorable and is contrary to the high standards the Marine Corps expects... ( 3/4/2008 )

  • Officer's child excels in German singing competition
    GARMSICH, Germany

    The daughter of a Marine Corps officer serving at the George C. Marshall Center here earned two honors during a recent German music competition.

    With a voice like an angel, Kassidee Kane,... ( 2/29/2008 )

  • USMC announces units for Afghanistan deployment
    HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS

    The Marine Corps will deploy approximately 3,200 Marines and sailors to Afghanistan in response to a specific request for additional forces from the NATO-International Security Assistance Force (I... ( 1/15/2008 )

  • 22nd MEU (SOC) ramps up relief operations in Bangladesh
    ABOARD USS KEARSARGE

    Marine helicopters from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) delivered more than 2,500 gals. of water today along with 12,000 lbs. of medical supplies to areas in Bangla... ( 11/26/2007 )

  • The Clubs offer a chance to attend Super Bowl XLII
    QUANTICO, Va

    This fall, clubs and restaurants across the Corps will be sponsoring the Marine Corps Community Service Football Bash in an effort to get Marines into MCCS facilities for a little fun, camaraderie... ( 10/4/2007 )

  • The Few, The Proud, The Marines slogan wins
    MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND, QUANTICO, Va.
    Madison Avenue’s Advertising Walk of Fame now has a new member in its ranks. “The Few. The Proud. The Marines.” will be forever enshrined on the famed walk, the announcement, Sept. 26, was done ... ( 10/2/2007 )
  • 'Raging Bulls' lift airmen, soldiers from Iraq
    CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait

    The Aviation Combat Element for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) transported approximately 600 soldiers and airmen from Iraq to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, supporting a s... ( 9/28/2007 )

  • Farewell Message to the US Armed Forces
    WASHINGTON
    As my time as Chairman comes to an end, I am filled with pride in the accomplishments of the incredible men and women of our Armed Forces, and humility in having had the opportunity to serve wit... ( 9/28/2007 )
  • Register for Combatant Commanders Workshop
    WASHINGTON
    Lieutenant colonels and up have until Oct. 22 to register for the 2007 Combatant Commanders Workshop, “Rapid Technical Support for the Warfighter,” going Oct. 29-30 in Suffolk, Va.
    ... ( 9/21/2007 )
  • South Dakota offers bonus to veterans
    WASHINGTON

    The state of South Dakota is paying a veterans bonus of up to $500 to certain military personnel who were legal residents of the state for no less than six months immediately preceding entry into ... ( 9/21/2007 )

  • Toys for Tots asks for donors to screen toys
    QUANTICO, Va

    Marine Toys for Tots Foundation announced today the actions being taken to prevent the distribution of unsafe toys. In response to recent events within the toy industry regarding unsafe toys manuf... ( 9/5/2007 )

  • 26th MEU completes mission for CENTCOM
    ABOARD USS BATAAN

    The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit departed U.S. Central Command's (CENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) today, concluding a significant stage of the unit's current deployment.

    The 26... ( 6/2/2007 )

  • Military Spouse Scam Alert
    WASHINGTON

    The American Red Cross has learned about a new scam targeting military families. This scam takes the form of false information to military families as described below:

    The caller (young-so... ( 5/29/2007 )

  • No Fatalities From Marine Helicopter mishap in Jordan
    AL QATRANAH, Jordan

    An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit was involved in a mishap in Jordan during a scheduled bilateral training exercise with Jordanian armed forces.

    The ... ( 5/26/2007 )

  • First woman reserve officer to be general
    MARINE FORCES RESERVE, New Orleans
    The Marine Corps will promote the first woman reserve officer to the rank of general during a ceremony in Arlington, Va., May 4.
     
    Deputy Commandant for Installations and... ( 5/1/2007 )
  • Freedom Is Not Free providing flights for wounded
    SAN DIEGO

    Freedom Is Not Free is partnering with Executive Wings on a program called Jets for Vets in order to ease the burden of the cost of transportation for wounded military personnel and their families... ( 4/26/2007 )

  • 2007 Sport Hall of Fame induction ceremony announced
    MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va

    The Commandant of the Marine Corps will host the 2007 United States Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony here at the Clubs at Quantico, Aug. 17, 2007, at 11 a.m.

    Gen. James ... ( 4/26/2007 )

  • 2006 Marine Corps Athletes of the Year announced
    MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia

    1st. Lt. Jessica Utter and Gunnery Sgt. Michael Green have been selected as the U.S. Marine Corps Female and Male Athletes of the Year for 2006.

    The pair will be honored at the Marine Cor... ( 4/26/2007 )

  • Command of 24th MEU To Change Hands
    CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.
    After an eventful four years at the helm of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Col. Ron Johnson will relinquish command to Col. Peter Petronzio in a ceremony here Thursday.
     
    ... ( 4/24/2007 )
  • 26th MEU begins training in Kuwait
    CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait

    The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit completed the offload of personnel and equipment from the ships of the Bataan Strike Group into Kuwait Sunday to begin two weeks of sustainment training at the U... ( 4/23/2007 )

  • Semper Fit seeks resumes for All- Marine Chess Team
    Do you have what it takes to go head-to-head with the best minds in America’s armed forces? Semper Fit is seeking resumes for the All- Marine Chess Team to represent the Corps at the Inter-Service Ch... ( 4/2/2007 )
  • Base clubs to offer pre-paid memberships
    Beginning April 1, personnel joining Officer and staff non- commissioned officer clubs will have a choice of two membership cards.  In addition to the standard membership card issued by Chase Bank, a... ( 3/30/2007 )
  • PIN pad technology saves time and MWR funds
    The Marine Corps Exchange recently completed the process of adding PIN pad terminals to all point of sale systems.  Prior to this change, most debit card purchases were processed as credit card trans... ( 3/26/2007 )
  • Helping families cope with military deployment
    Sesame Workshop and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. have partnered with additional support from the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH) and Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) to produce a ne... ( 3/20/2007 )
  • Sesame Street special -- When Parents are Deployed
    The Sesame Street Special “When Parents are Deployed” will be re-broadcast April 9, 2007 on PBS stations across the country.

    This primetime special, hosted by Cuba Gooding, Jr, reveals candid ... ( 3/20/2007 )
  • Military OneSource offers free online tax filing
    WASHINGTON The Defense Department’s Military OneSource family support program is once again offering free, online tax preparation and filing for servicemembers and their families, officials said. The service be... ( 3/1/2007 )
  • Space camp scholarships available for Marine’s kids
    MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. Applications are being accepted for the 2007 Bernard Curtis Brown II Memorial NASA Space Camp Scholarship.

    Children of active duty Service Members, in grades 6 through 9, can apply for the sch... ( 3/1/2007 )
  • 16th Sergeant Major of Marine Corps named
    WASHINGTON

    Sgt. Maj. Carlton W. Kent was named as the next Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway during a command visit to Camp Pendleton, Calif., this mor... ( 1/19/2007 )

  • Marine Corps launches 2006 Toys for Tots campaign
    WASHINGTON The 2006 Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign was formally launched during the National Toys for Tots Campaign Kickoff Luncheon Nov. 17 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Va. The lunc... ( 11/20/2006 )
  • Operation USO Care Packages top one million mark
    ARLINGTON, Va. The USO will soon be distributing its one millionth Operation USO Care Package. Some 10,000 care packages, which help boost the morale of deployed troops and convey the gratitude of the American pub... ( 11/7/2006 )
  • Disney presents Toys for Tots with million-dollar check
    HOLLYWOOOD, Calif. At 2:30 p.m., the feature entertainment event at the El Capitan Theater on Hollywood Boulevard was the Walt Disney Pictures World Premiere of Santa Clause 3 starring Tim Allen. To introduce this hear... ( 10/29/2006 )
  • USO honors service members for heroism
    WASHINGTON The United Service Organizations celebrated its 65th anniversary last night and honored troops from each branch of the military for heroism."We are thankful that we are defended by men and women... ( 9/29/2006 )
  • Defense Department to review military awards program
    WASHINGTON In an effort to provide clarity in awards standards across the military services, the Defense Department has begun a comprehensive review of military awards and decorations, a DoD official said here ... ( 9/22/2006 )
  • Pace honors service members for heroism
    WASHINGTON The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, recognized five service members here last night for their contributions to the war on terror, calling them the hope for a peaceful future."The fight fo... ( 9/21/2006 )
  • America Supports You: Community unites to benefit Marine
    WASHINGTON Lance Cpl. James Gentile's path in life was forcibly altered when he was shot in the face while on patrol with G Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment in Ramadi, Iraq.That was in April 2004, ju... ( 9/20/2006 )
  • Space somersault salutes wounded warriors
    WASHINGTON An Army astronaut orbiting 220 miles above the earth did a somersault Sept. 14 for wounded warriors recuperating at Brooke Army Medical Center here.Hooked up to BAMC through a NASA video teleconferen... ( 9/19/2006 )
  • America Supports You: Kentucky City, school honor troops
    WASHINGTON Before Kentucky archrivals Beechwood and Covington Catholic high schools hit the gridiron tonight, service members from the 82nd Airborne Division's 504th Infantry Regiment will find themselves at th... ( 9/15/2006 )
  • DoD educates employees on U.S. Constitution
    WASHINGTON All Defense Department civilians pledge to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies" when they take the federal oath of office upon joining the departme... ( 9/15/2006 )
  • America Supports You: Chips cure munchies, help troops
    WASHINGTON Next time the munchies hit, Americans in some parts of the United States only need to look for the red, white and blue bag asking shoppers to "Support Our Troops."The bags of Support Our Tr... ( 9/14/2006 )
  • Virginia Beach commemorates 9/11 with freedom walk
    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. Hundreds of people gathered here on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks to participate in one of seven Freedom Walks throughout the Hampton Roads area to remember victims of the attacks an... ( 9/13/2006 )
  • Troops' written wartime observations tell personal truths
    WASHINGTON About 50 authors, including current and former servicemen and women as well as family members, gathered in the library's Thomas Jefferson Building last evening to sign copies of a 377-page book of th... ( 9/13/2006 )
  • Fort Riley children remember 9/11 with freedom walk
    FORT RILEY, Kan. The voices of more than 500 Ware Elementary School "Bears" chimed together chanting "U-S-A," "We love America" and other patriotic slogans yesterday as they paraded thro... ( 9/12/2006 )
  • America Supports You: Sebring, Ohio, remembers Sept. 11
    SEBRING, Ohio Under a "no rain" proclamation issued earlier in the week by the town's mayor, Colton Lockner, age 9, led nearly 2,000 people in Sebring, Ohio's first Freedom Walk yesterday.Mother Nature t... ( 9/12/2006 )
  • Annapolis hosts first Maryland Freedom Walk
    ANNAPOLIS, Md. This colonial city, Maryland's capital and home of the U.S. Naval Academy, commemorated the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks yesterday morning with its first Maryland Freedom W... ( 9/12/2006 )
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