Marine Corps News

Pendleton Awarded for Drug Campaign

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:29:32 GMT

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton was recently awarded the Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Award for its drug demand reduction campaign.

Domestic Violence: The Musical?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:51:31 GMT

Lisa King was in an abusive relationship for nine years, and after being divorced for three years, she went back. Sept. 1, 2001, Lisa was found dead after a domestic violence dispute erupted six weeks after returning to her attacker.

Marines Save Lives, Assist Afghan Army

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:56:54 GMT

As Seaman Jared D. Wilson, a corpsman with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, stepped into his humvee knowing he could very well find himself in the position of saving lives.

Express Yourself Through Dance

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:52:58 GMT

Over time, cultures throughout the world have come up with different ways of expressing themselves. In Latin America, dance has become one of the most common forms of art used as self expression.

Lejeune Officer Sends B-Day Greetings

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:21:45 GMT

As we celebrate the 234th anniversary of the founding of our Corps, take pride in your contributions to our great nation, our great Corps and our great base. It is teamwork and each Marine's commitment to the team that is the strength of our Corps.

NSPS Abolished by President

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:12:11 GMT

A controversial pay-for-performance system used by Department of Defense civilian employees, including more than 100 on station, was abolished by the President.

Marines Learn Israeli Krav Maga

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:15:18 GMT

Selects Marines aboard the station took part in a one-week Israeli Krav Maga course held at both Penny Lake and IronWorks Gym here.

Inspections Keep Units Mission Ready

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:37:02 GMT

With constant unit rotations in Iraq and Afghanistan, equipment has been left behind to the replacing Marines and Sailors over the years, which made maintaining accountability more challenging.

Officers Hike for FMF Qualification

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:35:04 GMT

Naval officers aboard Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq, conducted a six-mile hike, a requirement to receive their Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer Pins.

Fallen K-9 Handler not Soon Forgotten

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:46:52 GMT

March Air Base’s Field Air Museum will soon immortalize a fallen Pendleton Marine and first Marine K-9 handler killed in action since the Vietnam War.

Fight Club Takes Silver at Nationals

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:51:13 GMT

The Combat Center's mixed martial arts team took a second-place team award at a California Pankration tournament Sunday, making this their second silver this year.

Marines Leaving Al Taqaddum Slowly

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:48:32 GMT

Marine Corps participation in Operation Iraqi Freedom is drawing to a close as Marines, Sailors and equipment make their way back home or to other parts of the globe. As part of the departure, one of the Marine Corps' largest bases in the country is on its way to being in the hands of the Iraqi government once again.

Goodbye Old Friend

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:53:54 GMT

The year was 1971. That year, President Richard Nixon began reducing the U.S. troop presence in Vietnam from more than 250,000 to 196,700. Walt Disney World opened in Orlando. Boxer Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali at Madison Square Garden, the voting age changed from 21 to 18 and Jim Morrison of The Doors was found dead.

2nd Generation Marine in Afghanistan

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:31:20 GMT

For most Marines the ‘Corps’ life starts at the yellow foot prints, but for others it is much earlier.