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8
Oct
2016

MCLB Albany welcomes Parris Island personnel

More than 6,000 recruits from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, were evacuated from the training depot on Tuesday and Wednesday via commercial buses to avoid inclement weather expected from Hurricane Matthew.Recruits, drill

More than 6,000 recruits from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, were...

23
Sep
2016

Marines to execute operational pause following aircraft mishap on Okinawa

Marines with Marine Attack Squadron 231, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing perform a hydraulic systems inspection an AV-8B Harrier at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 30, 2016. By performing daily tasks and needed maintenance on the aircraft to ensure readiness, Marines maintain their squadron’s ability to deploy at a moment's notice.

The III Marine Expeditionary Force commander, Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, announced a temporary operational pause for all AV-8B ‘Harrier’ jets following a mishap yesterday in the Pacific Ocean east of Okinawa. The mishap resulted in the loss of a

The III Marine Expeditionary Force commander, Lt. Gen. Lawrence Nicholson, announced a temporary...

22
Sep
2016

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8 Harrier pilot ejected safely

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilot ejected safely from his aircraft today at approximately 2:00 p.m. off the coast of Okinawa.

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilot ejected safely from his aircraft today at approximately 2:00...

24
Aug
2016

Marine Corps updates its official records of first flag raising over Iwo Jima

The Marine Corps has updated its official records related to the identities of the individuals who raised the first U.S. flag over Iwo Jima Feb. 23, 1945, after a review of photographic evidence and historical documentation.In July 2016, General

The Marine Corps has updated its official records related to the identities of the individuals who...

30
Jul
2016

Update Media Release - 3d MAW Jet Crash Twentynine Palms

A Third Marine Aircraft Wing pilot, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, was killed as a result of an F/A-18C Hornet crash during a training mission in the vicinity of Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, also in

A Third Marine Aircraft Wing pilot, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, was...

29
Jul
2016

Fatal West Coast U.S. Marine Jet Crash during training mission

A Third Marine Aircraft Wing pilot, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, was killed as a result of an F/A-18C Hornet crash during a training mission in the vicinity of Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., at

A Third Marine Aircraft Wing pilot, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, was killed as a...

9
May
2016

"American Grit" Star to Appear at Marine Corps Historic Half

U.S. Marine turned reality star Ret. Gunnery Sgt. Tawanda "Tee Marie" Hanible, is rejoining the U.S. Marines to host thousands of runners at the Marine Corps Historic Half in her hometown of Fredericksburg, VA on Sunday, May 15.

U.S. Marine turned reality star Ret. Gunnery Sgt. Tawanda "Tee Marie" Hanible, is rejoining the U.S....

28
Apr
2016

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany hosts solar groundbreaking ceremony

The Department of the Navy and Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, broke ground today on a large-scale solar facility at Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany in Georgia. Expected to be one of the largest solar facilities in the state,

The Department of the Navy and Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, broke ground today on a...

30
Mar
2016

National Museum of the Marine Corps re-opens April 1

After temporarily closing its doors nearly three months ago, the National Museum for the Marine Corps will re-open to the public on April 1, 2016 at 9 a.m. Visitors will discover a recently restored World War II SBD Dauntless dive bomber and

After temporarily closing its doors nearly three months ago, the National Museum for the Marine...

13
Feb
2016

Former USMC SgtMaj Estrada confirmed by U.S. Senate: Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago

The Senate confirmed former Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps John L. Estrada as ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, Feb. 12, 2016.Estrada, a Trinidad and Tobago native, retired from the Marine Corps in June 2007 after 34 years of active duty.On July

The Senate confirmed former Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps John L. Estrada as ambassador to...

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