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Suicide prevention

Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 05.11.2012

The recent suicide of sports hero and professional football great Junior Seau is shocking and tragic. Seau’s death is a sad and poignant reminder that despite fame, success and wealth, suicide is an... Read More

Mess halls roll out new beverages

Story by Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 05.11.2012

In an effort to make mess halls across Okinawa “a first choice for meal time,” new beverages are being incorporated into the menu. Read More

Marines protect Marines, prevent suicide

Story by Cpl. Justin Wheeler | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 05.11.2012

Suicide is an issue that, to eliminate, requires leadership from all Marines, especially noncommissioned officers. Read More

Tool, craftsman paired for effectiveness

Courtesy Story | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 05.11.2012

When I hold a basketball in my hands, it’s merely a basketball. But, when you place the same basketball in the hands of Shaquille O’Neal, it turns into professional championships. Read More

Marines reduce footprint in Marjah

Story by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes | 1st Marine Division | Date: 05.08.2012

First Lt. John Winslow, Engineers Platoon commander serving with 2nd Bn., 9th Marines, said his Marines are preparing for the arrival of their replacement units who’ll man the three posts in Marjah. The Afghan... Read More