July 03, 2009 — During a visit to the Pentagon June 26, business executives heard firsthand from the commandant concerns over the growing “regional instability” in Korea, and the Corps’ ability to launch an amphibious assault overseas at any given moment. While Gen. James T. Conway met with members from New England’s chapter of the Young Presidents MORE
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June 23, 2009 — It can be difficult to comprehend the sacrifice a spouse makes when their loved one falls in battle, but for the military widows behind the American Widow Project it is an experience they live each day. Taryn Davis, founder and president of the AWP, and vice president Nicole Hart have dedicated the last two years to supporting hundreds of their MORE
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June 12, 2009 — In the blazing heat and muggy humidity of a Virginia summer, 40 Marines and eight actors dressed in WWI era uniforms bolted out of a tree line, through wheat fields and smoke, with old rifles and bayonets to reenact the Battle of Belleau Wood June 9. Since the National Museum of the Marine Corps opened almost two years ago, it has been their MORE
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June 10, 2009 — The 1st Marine Division Band showcased their skills and put on an array of shows for the City of Roses this past weekend.The band, stationed out of Camp Pendleton, Calif., performed multiple concerts June 5-7 ranging from pouch concerts, big band shows and party band performances. The musical ensemble also played in a band fest and marched in a MORE
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June 10, 2009 — He had little trouble shooting down 28 Japanese aircraft, he had little problem leading his squadron to 97 confirmed kills over a three month period in 1943-1944, he had little issues with accepting a Medal of Honor and a Navy Cross, but he had a hard time winning the hearts and minds from his hometown. Col. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington was one of MORE
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June 03, 2009 — Former Secretary of the Navy Jim Webb believes today’s military deserves a GI Bill rivaling that of the World War II era where full tuition, housing allowance and books are covered. So, on his first day in office as senator for Virginia in January 2007, he introduced the Post-9/11 GI Bill. "This is a great day for our veterans,” Webb said during a MORE
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June 03, 2009 — Jonah Hicks, a 64-year-old Marine Corps and combat-wounded Vietnam War veteran, speeds around the track during the cycling event at the 23rd Annual National Veterans Golden Age Games in Birmingham, Ala., June 2. Nearly 700 American military veterans from conflicts ranging from World War II to the Persian Gulf war arrived here June 1 to prove that MORE
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June 02, 2009 — Now and again a person may stumble across events that will impact their life with the force of a wrecking ball. For Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers, he found himself overwhelmed with indecision that was tearing his mind in every direction. His quandary: how to reach each and every veteran’s emotions and heal their pain with respect and compassion. MORE
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June 01, 2009 — The Marine Corps Recruiting Command has updated its officer recruitment website, MarineOfficer.com, to meet the growing needs of today’s internet-oriented generation. The main purpose of MarineOfficer.com is to encourage prospects to request more information about the Marine Corps and, in turn, connect qualified applicants with an Officer Selection MORE
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May 25, 2009 — A relentless sea of chrome and red, white and blue patriotism roared up Constitution Avenue toward the National Mall May 24 as thousands of veterans rode in the 22nd annual Rolling Thunder. This year, police officials who were directing traffic estimated nearly half a million people participated in the event. As noon approached, the Rolling MORE
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