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New Orleans based women Marines awarded for their achievements

Story by Lance Cpl. Jessica Ito | Marine Forces Reserve | Date: 10.16.2012

Since Opha May Johnson signed the dotted line in 1918, women have been making their mark in United States Marine Corps history. To ensure the traditions and history of women Marines are passed on to new... Read More

Don't get stranded: New policy requires 72 hour advance ticketing for domestic flights

Courtesy Story | Marine Forces Reserve | Date: 10.02.2012

Beginning Oct. 1, 2012, any travel authorization that includes domestic air travel must be approved and ticketed at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled flight to avoid airline reservations being... Read More

African-American Marines receive nation's highest civilian honor

Story by Cpl. Marcin Platek | Marine Forces Reserve | Date: 09.25.2012

Winston Burns Sr. sat in his chair, a tense expression visible on his face -- he was about to receive America’s highest civilian honor. Read More

4th Marine Division changes command

Story by Cpl. Marcin Platek | Marine Forces Reserve | Date: 09.10.2012

Maj. Gen. James M. Lariviere relinquished command of the 4th Marine Division to Brig. Gen. James S. “Hammer” Hartsell during a ceremony at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Sept. 8. Read More

377th TSC celebrates careers of seven Soldiers

Story by Spc. Charles Thompson | 377th Theater Sustainment Command | Date: 09.08.2012

In a room flooded with sunlight, seven Soldiers stood among Higgins boats and historical fighter planes, as the 377th Theater Sustainment Command celebrated their careers during a historical retirement ceremony... Read More