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Marines, corpsmen build bonds at Parris Island

Story by Lance Cpl. Francisco Abundes | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island | Date: 03.15.2012

For 12 weeks, recruits push themselves toward one goal – earning the title Marine. They are constantly challenging their bodies to become physically stronger, but at times, the stressful environment of recruit... Read More

ANA, Marine partnership establishes combat medics course

Story by Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez | Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division | Date: 01.03.2012

As a squad of Afghan National Army soldiers from the 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, patrols a dusty road, chaos ensues. Read More

RCT-5 sailors track, provide care for brothers-in-arms

Story by Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez | Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division | Date: 12.28.2011

U.S. Navy corpsmen are vital to keeping Marines in the business of fighting battles. Read More

Medical initiative brings hope to isolated communities

Story by Cpl. James Clark | Regimental Combat Team 8, 2nd Marine Division | Date: 12.15.2011

Nearly 100 civilians crowded the small dusty road outside of Patrol Base Florida, in the Sangin District, Dec. 2. Some had travelled by taxi from far off villages, having heard through word of mouth that the... Read More

BUMED Force Master Chief impressed with Field Medical Training Battalion

Story by Lance Cpl. Joshua Young | I Marine Expeditionary Force | Date: 12.13.2011

Master Chief Sherman Boss, the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery’s force master chief, visited the Field Medical Training Battalion at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 13. Read More