Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.
Sgt. Maj. Timothy King, Marine Air Control Group 28, leads Corporals Course Class 13-1 in a motivational run Jan. 31. “The best part about this class is these instructors, who are guiding the future of our Marine Corps,” said King. The group’s Corporals Course has been operating for more than a year and conducts one class each quarter.
Lance Cpl. Cory D. Polom, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.
Marines form 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion completed the unit’s 13-day team and section leaders course here Feb 8.As their final learning experience before graduating the course, they fired dummy rounds from a Stinger trainer launcher simulator.“This course helps produce new leaders within the unit,” said Cpl. Keith Vargas, a gunner with B
Lance Cpl. Jorden M. Wells, Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C.
Anyone who has lower body pain at the end of a run should re-evaluate what type of shoes he or she is sporting.According to the website http://www.fitday.com, the best shoes are ones that are gentle on the feet. The benefit of investing in a good, solid pair of shoes will begin after you finish running because your feet will not hurt, or at least
Cpl. Shandra Dyess, Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C.
A symphony blares in the background as competitors heave their way to the finish line. Sweat soaks through their shirts. Bib numbers are crinkled and grimy. They have just reached the end of a 26.2-mile journey.The image of a stampede of victorious athletes after a long struggle is an iconic one. However, not seen in that image are the tips and
Lance Cpl. Jorden M. Wells, Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C.
If pain or discomfort has ever persisted in your body and traditional medicine and treatment has not helped, or the side effects are worse than what is being treated, acupuncture may be an option for treatment.Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune offers acupuncture to Marines, Sailors and dependents needing an alternative.“The acupuncture that we offer is a
Lance Cpl. Manuel A. Estrada, Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C.
Deployments are a reality service members and their families expect when they join the military. Extended separation can be hard even for adults to deal with, and children may feel disconnected and confused as to why mom or dad is not home. The United Through Reading program helps children bond with deployed parents by giving service members
Lance Cpl. Jorden M. Wells, Marine Corps Air Station New River
As a result of recent world events, some people have found it necessary to seek further protection and education by getting concealed carry handgun permits.Since 1995, North Carolina has allowed qualified applicants to obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun upon completion of the concealed carry handgun permit course, according to North
Lance Cpl. Cameron Payne, Marine Corps Air Station New River
Throughout a Marines career, it is highly likely that he or she will come across someone who will influence them later on in their military career. Everyone credits the drill instructor for instilling discipline into a Marine, but equally as important and often overlooked is the combat instructor.One such instructor received an award for his
Cpl. Martin R Egnash, Marine Corps Air Station New River
Many Marines dream of furthering their education. Some even joined specifically for military education assistance.The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training New River partnered with Craven Community College to assist CNATT Marines with getting college credit that mirrors their training.“This new program is setting Marines up for a fast track
Lance Cpl. Cameron Payne, Marine Corps Air Station New River
Growing up in Birmingham, Ala., the home of the civil rights movement, being deeply seated in Black culture, attending a high school not two minutes away from the Civil Rights Museum and 16th Street Baptist Church, the site of a racially-motivated bombing causing the deaths of four girls in 1963 I’m no stranger to Black History Month.I’ve lived it,