http://www.marines.mil/unit/marforres/Pages/home.aspx#MFR_Banner The following is a list of videos from various government and civilian sources in regards to military and reserve affairs http://youtu.be/YCM_x2iacMo (5/24/2012) NEW ORLEANS- Semper Ride will be conducting a Skills and Techniques for Advanced Riding Motorcycle School in the Greater New Orleans area on June 6. For more information, please see: http://awe.sm/5sptJ. *** This program is not open to the general public.*** Perfect for street riders who want to see what their bikes are capable of as well as track day junkies and racers who want to lower lap times! All bikes and riding abilities encouraged! Visit Semperride.com to Register http://youtu.be/R2QhaDCBU6U (5/22/2012) A message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, commemorating 100 years of Marine Corps Aviation. http://youtu.be/4Gd7EGIBNIU (5/17/2012) Have you heard about the Military Spouse Employment Partnership career portal? The MSEP career portal was designed to help military spouses, faced with frequent moves, find meaningful employment, network and even strengthen their skills. Check out the MSEP career portal online for more info: https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/ http://youtu.be/B0Au4Hg2bck (5/8/2012) NEW ORLEANS- Marines from MARFORRES volunteered at the event for Hike for KaTREEna, a non-profit organization dedicated to replacing trees lost after Hurricane Katrina. The event was part of NOLA Navy week, in which New Orleans served as the inaugural city in a three-year national celebration commemorating the War of 1812 and "The Star-Spangled Banner." http://youtu.be/GLaOWdFDFD8 (5/3/2012) Capt. Jeff Stratton, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, talks about his decision to affiliate with the Marine Corps Reserve. Marines in the Reserve are a vital element of the overall combat readiness the Corps demands. They may be called upon to strengthen active forces in peacetime and in time of war, provide support during national emergencies or lead community service efforts like the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. For more information about opportunities to serve within 4th MAW, please see: http://awe.sm/5nUW1 http://youtu.be/CXCUMw7RLWA (5/2/2012) BROOK PARK, Ohio- The All-Marine Boxing Team recently put on a free youth clinic in Brook Park, Ohio, as part of shaping events for Marine Week Cleveland. The United States Marine Corps will partner with the city of Cleveland, Ohio, to bring Marine Week to the nation's Rock and Roll Capital, June 11-17, 2012. Marine Week is a celebration of community, country and Corps, and provides the unique experience to directly connect the American public and Marines. Produced by Cpl. Michael Ito. http://youtu.be/G9btFWtqDsQ (5/1/2012) WASHINGTON, May 1, 2012 -- During his surprise trip to Afghanistan today, President Barack Obama found some time -- between signing a strategic agreement with Afghan President Hamid Karzai and delivering a speech to be broadcast back to the United States -- to speak with U.S. service members at Bagram Airfield. The commander in chief started by acknowledging Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. and NATO International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan, and Ambasador Ryan C. Crocker, the senior U.S. diplomat there. Obama then listed the military units represented in the crowd, from 1st Infantry Division to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing. Assembled service members greeted each unit designation the president listed with an enthusiastic "Hooah!" His basic message to the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines was simple, the president said: "All I want to do is just say thank you." http://youtu.be/fxcB7vDLSGI (4/26/2012) Permanent Change of Station (PCS). It's a fact of military life. Adults might find moving to be a hassle, but kids sometimes have a hard time adjusting to the new life in a new place. A newly updated DoD website helps military kids cope with the stresses of one of life's toughest challenges. http://youtu.be/l7mk8-Ns_cs (4/20/2012) Public Service Announcement acknowledging the Marine Corps observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This years theme is Preventing Maltreatment and Promoting Well-Being: A Network For Action. http://youtu.be/giZRJPPODyQ (4/19/2012) NEW ORLEANS- Tall ships sail into The Crescent City as the Navy and Marine Corps kicks off three years of commemorating the War of 1812. http://youtu.be/JKp4Xy9QnJY (4/17/2012) TIFNIT, Morocco- Package of U.S. Marines in Morocco concluding their peacekeeping operations in Exercise African Lion with a live fire with Moroccan soldiers. Includes soundbytes from LCpl. Justin Roy, an Anti-Terrorism Battalion Rifleman, Sgt. Christopher Schiff, Anti-Terrorism Battalion Instructor, and Brigadier Gen. James M. Lariviere, Commanding General, 4th Marine Battalion. Produced by Master Sgt. Grady Fontana. http://youtu.be/yzGe7OKujfk (4/13/2012) The DSTRESS Line is a pilot program for active duty, Reserve, veterans and retirees, as well as their families, in the western U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska. Callers will speak with veteran Marines, our former corpsmen, and licensed behavioral health counselors who have been specifically trained in Marine Corps culture and ethos. If successful, this pilot will be rolled out Marine Corps wide in 2012. WHO The DSTRESS Line is available to all Marines (Regular, Reserve, veteran, or retiree), attached Sailors, and family members in the 'designated area.' (See "Where", below.) Callers will speak with veteran Marines, former FMF corpsmen with years of experience on 'the green side', and licensed behavioral health counselors who have taken Marine Corps-specific training to understand our culture. WHAT The DSTRESS Line is an anonymous behavioral health counseling service operated through TRICARE that gives Marines, attached Sailors, and family members a place to call and speak with "one of their own." It's a place to call and talk about stress in our lives-from the common everyday stressors to post-traumatic stress. It's non- medical. DSTRESS Line counselors won't diagnose symptoms, but they will work with callers to help with a way forward. WHERE During this test phase, the DSTRESS Line is only available to callers in the TRICARE Region West area. This region is served by TriWest Healthcare Alliance, and includes: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and a portion of western Texas that includes El Paso and the Ft. Bliss area. Marines, attached Sailors, and family members located outside of this designated area who are seeking assistance for behavioral health needs should contact their regional providers or other national call centers already in operation, which includes: TRICARE: http://www.tricare.mil/mybenefit/ TRICARE Region North: https://www.hnfs.net/bene/home/?tsc=f TRICARE Region South: http://www.humana-military.com/ Military One Source: http://www.tricare.mil/mybenefit Defense Centers of Excellence Outreach Center: www.dcoe.health.mil National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-8255 WHEN The call lines are open 24/7/365. During this test phase, Marine veterans and FMF corpsmen are typically available from 0700-2300. When Marine veterans and FMF corpsmen are not available, calls will be answered by counselors who have received Marine-specific training in our culture. WHY Marines want to talk with someone who understands them as a Marine. The DSTRESS Line provides Marines, attached Sailors, and family members with a place to call and speak with 'one of their own.' It is a place to call and talk about problems before they turn into a crisis. The DSTRESS Line helps callers increase resilience and develop the necessary skills required to cope with the widely varying challenges of life in the Corps and the inevitable stress of combat operations. HOW Callers can talk to DSTRESS Line representatives and counselors by phone or Skype, and can use the Chat feature found on www.dstressline.com. If you would like more info about the DSTRESS Line please call 703-432-9707 or email: dstressline@usmc.mil http://youtu.be/92TxR-PAl18 (4/12/2012) GENEVA, Ohio- In the lead up to Marine Week Cleveland 2012, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment teamed up with Ohio's Three Deuce Five Foundation, the Wounded Warrior Regiment, and the Department of Veterans Affairs to host the first of its kind Regional Wounded Warrior Workshop at the world-class SPIRE Institute sports complex. The United States Marine Corps will partner with the city of Cleveland, Ohio, to bring Marine Week to the nation's Rock and Roll Capital, June 11-17, 2012. Marine Week is a celebration of community, country and Corps, and provides the unique experience to directly connect the American public and Marines. "Marine Week will bring the Corps' latest technology, state-of-the-art equipment, rich history and hundreds of Marines to Cleveland," said Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve; and Commander, Marine Forces North. "For more than 50 years, the greater Cleveland area has been a good friend to the Corps. Marine Week is our opportunity to connect with Clevelanders and all Americans, thank them for their support and demonstrate why the Marine Corps is America's Expeditionary Force in Readiness." Sgt. Todd Hunter reports. http://youtu.be/qkdubJ3qpWg (4/11/2012) H2H was created to make it easy for Reserve Component service members to connect to and find jobs with military-friendly companies who are looking for employees with your training and skills. This is a brief overview of some of the features you can benefit from when signing up for H2H. http://youtu.be/SYZywdUaVL4 (4/5/2012) TBILISI, Georgia- Service members have a knack for overcoming and adapting. SSgt Nathan Parry tells us how 250 Marines handled training Georgian Soldiers during exercise "Agile Spirit 2012". It meant overcoming the language barrier and a few snags courtesy of "Mother Nature." The Marines are part of Black Sea Rotational Force 2012, a special purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force that will conduct peace-keeping-operations training and counter-insurgency training with 13 militaries in the Black Sea region.