Leatherneck Bulletin Board

At The Controls Of A Lethal Military Aircraft, Gender Doesn't Matter (seattle.nwsource.com)

Leatherneck Magazine — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:56:48 -0400

As top military fighters descend on Tacoma and Seattle air shows to spotlight their flying skills during the next few weeks, they will be joined by some very talented women....

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COLA Rates Fluctuate Up In Japan, Down In Korea (stripes.com)

Leatherneck Magazine — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:55:55 -0400

The cost of living allowance for U.S. troops living in mainland Japan and Okinawa is up slightly for the second half of July. Many locations saw a two-point increase, according to COLA adjustments made this week by the Pentagon’s Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee....

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Marines Look To Alternate Commuting (military.com)

Leatherneck Magazine — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:55:05 -0400

Record high fuel prices have depot personnel turning to alternative forms of transportation. The use of public transportation, bicycles, and carpools are on the rise. The rising price of fuel has led some people to drive less frequently....

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10 Civilians Ready For MCAS Yuma Law Enforcement Duty (yumasun.com)

Leatherneck Magazine — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:54:24 -0400

Not much has changed for officer Jordan Rogers, the new deputy provost marshal at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, other than he is a civilian now....

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VMA-311 Train Kuwait's Pilots (yuma.usmc.mil)

Leatherneck Magazine — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:53:35 -0400

Yuma Harrier pilots recently shared knowledge and airspace over the Kuwaiti desert to train the nation's pilots in Marine aviation's trademark close-air support....

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General Officer Announcement (defenselink.mil)

Leatherneck Magazine — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:52:53 -0400

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced that the President has nominated Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., for appointment as the director of operations, J-3, Joint Staff. Paxton is presently serving as the director for strategic plans and policy, J-5, Joint Staff, in Washington, D.C....

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Col Baker Passes Command of III MHG To Col Jordan (okinawa.usmc.mil)

Leatherneck Magazine — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:51:55 -0400

Col. Laurent O. Baker passed command of the III Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group to Col. Dewey G. Jordan during a change of command ceremony at the Hansen parade field June 14.

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