August 31, 2010 — The change from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Operation New Dawn does not affect combat and other hazardous-duty entitlements troops serving in Iraq receive, a Pentagon spokeswoman said today. Servicemembers deployed to Iraq will still receive hostile fire/imminent danger pay, hardship-duty pay, and incidental expenses. Some troops will qualify for MORE
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August 31, 2010 — A 23-year old Marine stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., received the American Legion’s Spirit of Service Award today in recognition of his extensive volunteer efforts in the community.Sergeant Avery Washington II, who serves as the communications and data noncommissioned officer in charge for the Center for Naval Aviation MORE
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August 30, 2010 — Suicide rates have risen throughout each branch of the armed forces in recent years, prompting senior Marine leaders to highlight the importance of recognizing mental distress warning signs. The following story depicts one Marine’s struggle with alcohol abuse and his journey on the road to recovery after seeking help. (Editor’s Note: The Marine MORE
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August 30, 2010 — At a rate of 24 deaths per 100,000 people, 52 Marines took their lives last year. Having exceeded the rate of civilian suicides, as well as its sister services, the Corps initiated the Marine Corps Suicide Prevention Program in hopes of reducing the number of suicides.“Since we launched our new course, ‘Never Leave a Marine Behind,’ privates to MORE
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August 24, 2010 — The Marine Corps has responded to the crisis in Pakistan with troops, aircraft and a host of evacuation support, and relief supplies, the service’s commandant said here today. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James T. Conway recently returned from a trip to Pakistan and updated reporters on the Marines’ relief efforts in the wake of massive MORE
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August 24, 2010 — The commandant of the Marine Corps predicted a continued Marine presence in southern Afghanistan well after July 2011, when a transfer of security responsibilities to the Afghan government is slated to begin. "I honestly think it will be a few years before conditions on the ground are such that turnover will be possible for us,” Gen. James T. MORE
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August 20, 2010 — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is asking all Department of Defense military and civilian employees to submit their ideas to save money, avoid cost, reduce cycle time and increase the agility of the department.“Within the department, we are launching an online contest for the purpose of soliciting and rewarding creative ideas to save money and MORE
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August 16, 2010 — Hurdling over hay bales, crawling through pipes, braving two mud pits and running 3.5 miles. This may sound like a Marine Corps run, but this was the Run Amuck, a race hosted by the Marine Corps Marathon that tested the endurance and speed of 2,130 runners August 14 aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. While most races end with the runners MORE
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August 12, 2010 — Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has ordered a thorough force structure review of the Marine Corps to determine what an expeditionary force in readiness should look like in the 21st century. Gates gave the order today in a speech here at the Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel as part of the George P. Shultz lecture series. The Marine Corps review is MORE
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August 11, 2010 — General James N. Mattis brings a wealth of experience in the Middle East to his new assignment as the commander of U.S. Central Command here, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today. Gates presided at Mattis' assumption of command in front of military and diplomatic officials from many of the counties in the Middle East and Central Asia. MORE
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