Feb 28, 2013

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Underneath the red paper lanterns, the "pop, pop" of firecrackers and amongst dense crowds on San Francisco's Chinatown streets, a group of about 20 students from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and Monterey Institute of International Studies arrived to witness the largest Chinese New Year celebration and parade in the world outside of Asia.

Feb 28, 2013

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Presidio of Monterey Garrison Commander Col. Joel J. Clark provides a briefing on the potential sequestration and possible furlough of government civilian employees during a garrison town-hall event at the General Stilwell Community Center Feb. 26.

Feb 8, 2013

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - While the biggest draw Feb. 6 at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am were the dozen celebrities participating in the 3M Celebrity Challenge, event organizers increased their effort this year to recognize the large number of service members in attendance during the tournament's Military Appreciation Day.

Feb 6, 2013

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- Monterey service members are getting up close with celebrities at the Military-Appreciation Day at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Golf Tournament today.

Jan 31, 2013

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. -- Service members are invited to attend the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Pebble Beach for free a few days of the event, which spans Feb. 4-10.

Jan 30, 2013

SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 29, 2013) -- Army installations will continue to hire the critical career fields from firefighters to child-care workers, LTG Mike Ferriter, commander of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, announced today.

Jan 24, 2013

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey signed a memo Jan. 24, 2013, paving the way for more women to serve in direct combat roles and in more military occupational specialties that are now open only to males.

Jan 24, 2013

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Presidio of Monterey is again offering free income tax preparation assistance and free electronic filing through the Presidio Tax Center.

Jan 24, 2013

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Army veteran and Dancing with the Stars winner J.R. Martinez gives the keynote address at the annual meeting of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula's foundation in Monterey Jan. 17.

Dec 31, 2012

In response to the president's and U.S. Army's emphasis on a career-ready military, U.S. Army Installation Management Command is highlighting job fairs, expanding its transition services and keenly focusing on identifying employment opportunities within the command, as well as business and industry.

Dec 18, 2012

Georgia Army National Guard Spc. Constance Mack, representing the Presidio of Monterey, Calif., won the 2012 Operation Rising Star military singing contest at Fort Sam Houston Theatre, Dec. 15, 2012.

Dec 14, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Of the $4 million the garrison spends on energy bills each year, over half of this usage is derived from natural gas consumption.

Dec 6, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Soon, news came that would further bring home Pearl Harbor's attack to the close-knit town that was Monterey: Three young sailors of the U.S. Navy who called Monterey their hometown died at Pearl Harbor as shipmates aboard the Battleship USS Arizona.

Nov 28, 2012

The completion of an aerial tour of the Sagami General Depot, Hardy Barracks and the Sagamihara Family Housing Area in Japan on Nov. 24 brought to an end a trip to the U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea and Japan for the Commander, Installation Management Command, Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter.

Nov 15, 2012

As the holiday season approaches, Thanksgiving dinners weigh on the minds of many people.

Nov 13, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Presidio of Monterey's Outdoor Recreation and Leisure Travel Services staff is working to make the trip to and from the airport a little easier--and cheaper--for community members and their families.

Nov 13, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Presidio's Belas Hall Dining Facility was visited by representatives of the International Food Service Executives Association on Oct. 19 to perform an evaluation after designating the dining facility a finalist in the Garrison "Civilian-Operated" category to receive the 2013 Philip A. Connelly Award for Excellence in Food Service.

Nov 9, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - For the last century, we have celebrated the service of our veterans. When the cannons of World War I were silenced, we thought we had fought the "war to end all wars," but as history proved, we still needed our service members.

Nov 8, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. ‐ One Marine student here was recently recognized as the Department of Defense Language Professional of the Year.

Nov 1, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Children at the Monterey Road Child Development Center went "trunk or treating" Oct. 31. This is the first year parents have been invited to decorate their trunks and pass out non-candy items to the children.

Oct 26, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - The Presidio of Monterey offers trick-or-treaters plenty of opportunity for safe fun this Halloween. Trick-or-treating in the housing areas runs 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Oct 25, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Presidio community participated in the largest earthquake drill in the nation Oct. 18.

Oct 25, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Spc. Constance Mack was crowned the Presidio's Rising Star winner for the second year in a row during the local finale of the Army singing competition organized by the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate at the Hobson Student Activity Center Oct. 12.

Oct 25, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The annual charity season began with the Combined Federal Campaign kick-off ceremony here Oct. 22.

Oct 25, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Community members took part in a time-honored tradition during a fire truck-housing ceremony on Ord Military Community Oct. 9.

Oct 5, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Presidio of Monterey community kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month at the Tin Barn Sept. 24. The guest speaker for the event, which was sponsored by the Marine Corps Detachment here, was Marine Staff Sgt. Rafael Campos, Company A first sergeant.

Oct 5, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Every year the fourth Sunday of September is for honoring mothers whose sons or daughters died in the line of duty. This year, in recognition of the Gold Star designation, Presidio of Monterey leaders hosted a luncheon for local Gold Star Families here Sept. 28.

Sep 28, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Recent mountain lion sightings serve as a reminder to local residents to remain vigilant in keeping an eye on pets. Why are there mountain lions in the area?

Sep 28, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Military community hopefuls took a shot at being the next Rising Star during auditions Sept. 14 at the Hobson Student Activities Center here.

Sep 28, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Fifteen Soldiers from the 229th Military Intelligence Battalion graduated from the Basic Combatives Course with a small ceremony held inside the Price Fitness Center Sept. 19.

Sep 21, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - For about an hour, Monterey spectators anxiously awaited the arrival of Space Shuttle Endeavour, which was supposed to fly over the Monterey Bay Aquarium before heading to Los Angeles. However, when the shuttle finally appeared about 10:55 a.m., Sept. 21, it was quite a surprise to see the shuttle head not down the coast, but toward the Presidio.

Sep 18, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed annually throughout the United States from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, will be celebrated at the Presidio's Tin Barn 4 p.m. Sept. 24.

Sep 14, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Air Force's 311th and 314th Training Squadrons went head to head during the Air Combat Challenge event at Soldier Field Aug. 31.

Sep 14, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Service members participated in the Presidio of Monterey's Better Opportunity for Single Service Members dodge ball event at Price Fitness Center here Aug. 24.

Sep 10, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Service members from the Presidio of Monterey stepped forward along with other volunteers from local communities to organize care packages for Soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and coast guardsmen stationed overseas as part of Operation Care and Comfort's Monterey chapter at the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula Aug. 23.

Sep 10, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Presidio of Monterey community members turned out to say good-bye to one leader while they welcomed another when 229th Military Intelligence Battalion leadership changed hands during a change-of-command ceremony here Aug. 24.

Sep 10, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Monterey area service members took time during the long Labor Day weekend to enjoy the sights and activities offered at the Monterey County Fair here.

Aug 24, 2012

Solar power has come to the Presidio of Monterey, Calif., with the completion of a 370 kilowatt photovoltaic array on the roof of Price Fitness Center this past spring.

Aug 16, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The commander of the Installation Management Command spoke during the Association of Defense Communities conference here Aug. 6 about the important job communities around the nation are doing to support their troops.

Aug 16, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- It's that time of year again. New teachers, new faces, new students, new places. More than 23 million children have returned or are preparing to go back to school.

Aug 16, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Ord Military Community Main Exchange celebrated its $2.5-million renovation with a grand-opening event July 26.

Aug 2, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Presidio organizations and community members were recognized for their volunteer service worth more than three-quarters of a million dollars during a ceremony on Ord Military Community June 21.

Jul 20, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Nearly 25 Monterey Military Community families took part recently in therapeutic horse riding when a local business donated its facility for a morning of horse riding and interaction.

Jul 20, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- With the summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to take a break from your busy schedules and enjoy some of the spectacular outdoor recreation opportunities that are on offer just outside the Presidio gates. And nothing epitomizes summer in Monterey as a day on one of the local beaches.

Jul 18, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Ord Military Community's General Stilwell Community Center was filled with retired military members and their families for the annual Retiree Appreciation Day June 9.

Jul 13, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Monterey Military Community was recently recognized for its education partnership with Monterey area schools June 28. During the recent Military Child Education Coalition National Training Seminar in Texas, recipients of the Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award program were formally recognized.

Jul 13, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Service members from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and Presidio of Monterey Garrison displayed their military marching skills for the local community by participating in a pair of local parades occurring during the first week of July.

Jul 13, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Presidio of Monterey organizations and community members were recognized for their volunteer service during a ceremony on Ord Military Community June 21.

Jun 29, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- A Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center graduate was memorialized with a building dedication June 22 in recognition of his bravery and selflessness in paying the ultimate sacrifice for his country.

Jun 29, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- On the Fourth of July, the nation will celebrate its 236th birthday. For most of us the weekend will be filled with family gatherings, festivals and fireworks.

Jun 26, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - The 229th Military Intelligence Battalion celebrated the 237th birthday of the Army at the Hyatt Regency Monterey June 9.

Jun 26, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Students, staff and faculty at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center gathered May 31 to pay tribute to Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason M. Steen, who died unexpectedly while camping with friends May 19.

Jun 26, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Even though the building is less than three months old, its site is full of history.

Jun 4, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Military, civilians and family members came together to celebrate Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month at the Tin Barn May 23.

Jun 4, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- It was a day of solemn military ceremony at the Presidio of Monterey May 24 as the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center honored four alumni who in the past year had lost their life in the war on terrorism.

Jun 1, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Two faculty members from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center received their United States citizenship April 3, as part of the first naturalization ceremony held at DLIFLC.

May 22, 2012

Secretary of the Army John McHugh said that language and culture skills are critical for the successful accomplishment of missions overseas today and in the future, during a visit to the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center, May 21, 2012.

May 17, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - For the third consecutive year great weather conditions and even-better excitement met over 350 Ord Military Community family members who enjoyed the Family Fun Fitness Festival on OMC May 5.

May 17, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Days of Remembrance of the European Holocaust perpetrated by Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1945 was observed by the Presidio of Monterey at the Tin Barn auditorium in an afternoon event May 3.

May 17, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - For more than 30 years the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center here has been opening its doors annually in May to showcase the diversity of cultures that exist behind the languages they teach.

May 10, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - The National Day of Prayer was observed at the Presidio of Monterey Community Chapel on May 3. Keynote speaker for the event was Reverend James E. Shaw, Chaplain (Colonel), US Army, retired.

May 9, 2012

In the Army's fight against sexual harassment and assault, Soldiers cannot be passive. They must recognize and confront other Soldiers engaged in offensive behavior or who may sexually assault someone.

May 2, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - "Nothing will work, but everything might." Though these enigmatic words by author Clay Shirky were about the print media businesses struggling to adapt in the internet age, they ring equally true for current energy and water challenges.

May 2, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Presidio community members learned ways to conserve and protect the Earth's natural resources during an informative and interactive booth-style fair here at the Berlin Wall Courtyard April 24.

May 2, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Preschoolers celebrated Earth Day with lessons on recycling and invasive weeds at the Monterey Road Child Development Center April 23.

May 2, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Marching elements from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines as well as the joint-service honorary color guard of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center once again helped Pacific Grove launch its annual Good Old Days celebration April 14.

May 2, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Hundreds of community members turned out for the Celebrating Military Children festival at Ord Military Community April 14.

Apr 24, 2012

President Barack Obama signed a proclamation April 20, 2012, designating Fort Ord, Calif., as a national monument under the Department of the Interior.

Mar 29, 2012

SEASIDE, Calif. - More than 3,000 adventurous runners congregated for one of the Monterey Peninsulas best loved, and most muddy of local sporting events as the 2012 Big Sur Mud Run was held March 24 at the campus of CSU Monterey Bay which is situated on lands once occupied by the Army's former Fort Ord.

Mar 29, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - The Presidio of Monterey community observed Women's History Month during a program at the Tin Barn March 15.

Mar 26, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - A Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center graduate was memorialized with a building dedication March 9 in recognition of her bravery and selflessness in paying the ultimate sacrifice for her country.

Mar 22, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Presidio's Better Opportunity for Single Service Members organization teamed up with the 229th Military Intelligence Battalion to hold its first combatives tournament inside the Price Fitness Center Gym March 16.

Mar 20, 2012

The Army is trying to create basic language and cultural expertise in the officer, civilian, and enlisted ranks for active and reserve components with the Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency program.

Mar 19, 2012

SAN ANTONIO -- The Army has begun a worldwide initiative to survey members of its communities as part of an effort to improve morale, welfare and recreation programs.

Mar 9, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- A select group of Marines from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center along with other community volunteers assisted students at Monterey's Foothill Elementary to celebrate the 108th anniversary of Dr. Seuss's birthday.

Mar 9, 2012

MONTEREY, Calif. -- In a ceremony sponsored by a local organization 35 World War II veterans were recognized March 4 for their truly heroic deeds.

Mar 9, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- There was no doubt something was very "Seussy" at the Monterey Road Child Development Center March 2. Children had been tittering for days about celebrating the anniversary of Dr. Seuss's birthday.

Mar 2, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Throughout the year, service members from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center are asked to volunteer their free time for many local events. However, the biggest turnout of volunteers comes every February for the popular and famous AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament.

Feb 29, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - The Presidio community observed Black History Month at the Presidio of Monterey Feb. 16. The event was part of the nationwide celebration throughout February of the contributions African Americans have made.

Feb 16, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - For the second consecutive year service members from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and Coast Guard Station Monterey tended the pin at the 15th hole during the final three rounds of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament Feb. 10-12.

Feb 16, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - A person could certainly say the local military was all over this year's AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament held Feb. 6-12.

Feb 8, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- Actor Bill Murray signs an autograph for Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center student Pfc. David Farmer during today's Military Appreciation Day at Pebble Beach. More about free access to the tournament for service members: http://tiny.cc/a7oot

Feb 7, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Family members of Yutaka Munakata toured the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and Munakata Hall, the building named in his honor, Jan. 27.

Feb 7, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - According to American founding father and kite-flying enthusiast Benjamin Franklin there are only two things that are certain in life: death and taxes.

Feb 3, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Service members are invited to attend the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Pebble Beach for free a few days of the event, which spans Feb. 6-12. Thousands of fans attend the tournament every year. Notable professionals competing this year include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Davis Love III, Chris DiMarco, Rocco Mediate, Geoff Ogilvy, Ian Poulter, Vijay Singh, Zach Johnson and the defending champion D.A. Points.

Jan 24, 2012

While social media like Facebook allow Soldiers to keep in touch with friends and family around the world, strangers and enemies of the U.S. might also be keeping tabs on Soldiers as well.

Jan 23, 2012

MONTEREY, Calif. - For three days in January, Sailors from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center experienced some of Monterey's most beautiful and famous golf courses Jan. 13-15.

Jan 19, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Prior to Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, Marines from the Marine Corps Detachment Presidio of Monterey held a formation run and Field Meet competition that turned out to be a bit more than it first appeared.

Jan 19, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center's 229th Military Intelligence Battalion Company B held a change of command ceremony at the Presidio's historic Soldier Field Jan. 12.

Jan 4, 2012

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - A 10 minute video in two parts showcasing 2011 imagery from the Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs Office.

Dec 14, 2011

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Property criminals view a community differently than a new residential prospect looking for a place to live. For property thieves, it's more like going shopping and looking at the various items available to steal.

Dec 12, 2011

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Monterey is the testbed for expedited screening for service members traveling through the local airport.

Dec 12, 2011

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - There are few military installation locations that offer a more diverse range of outdoor activities than Monterey.

Dec 10, 2011

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Since 1947, Marines have been making Christmas wishes come true for needy children. As the Christmas holiday season is upon us, people can be sure local Marine volunteers are hard at work giving Santa a hand through the Toys for Tots program.

Dec 9, 2011

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Since 1947, Marines have been making Christmas wishes come true for needy children.

Dec 7, 2011

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - In addition to generally being a nuisance by eating, trampling and defecating on landscaping and gardens, deer can also be dangerous to human beings and other domestic animals, particularly dogs.

Dec 5, 2011

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - The Army wants to know what you have to say. The Presidio of Monterey Garrison is hosting its annual Armed Forces Action Plan Conference at the Weckerling Center Jan. 26 and 27, and you're invited.

Dec 5, 2011

PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - There's no more wiggle room for service members at the Presidio of Monterey or elsewhere who want to use marijuana substitutes like "spice" or K2.

Nov 22, 2011

SAN ANTONIO -- Thanksgiving is a time for Americans to reflect on our beginning as a nation, and give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy. Thanksgiving also marks the beginning of the winter holiday season and provides well-deserved time off for our Soldiers, Civilians, and Family members.

Nov 22, 2011

Soldiers across the Army, including those at more than 270 dining facilities in Afghanistan and Iraq, can give thanks for a familiar taste of home this week on Thanksgiving.