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A 105mm Howitzer fires to start the 2017 Marine Corps Marathon , Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2017. - A 105mm Howitzer fires to start the 2017 Marine Corps Marathon , Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2017.

Marine Corps Marathon goes virtual

The novel coronavirus pandemic has claimed another big event for runners. Marine Corps Marathon officials announced July 20 that the traditional fall race will be canceled for the first time in its 45-year history. The 2020 in-person Marine Corps Marathon events scheduled to take place in and around Washington, D.C., from Oct. 23 to Oct. 25 will now go entirely virtual. Rick Nealis, the Marine Corps Marathon Organization’s director, said the decision was made after several meetings with local government and public health officials...

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Dale Askew pulls out a stretcher from the back of an ambulance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 29. - Dale Askew pulls out a stretcher from the back of an ambulance at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 29.

In Your Time of Need: The Importance of EMS

On an average day, people don’t typically think about the worst happening at any moment, but then a sudden pain fills your chest, a family member has an asthmatic episode, or maybe someone close to you begins to have an allergic reaction. After a call to 911, Emergency Medical Services’ job begins. At Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, our Cherry Point Fire & Emergency Services are at the ready...

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LaNell Mayberry poses with myriad FOCUS information and tools used to help military families aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, July 7. - LaNell Mayberry poses with myriad FOCUS information and tools used to help military families aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, July 7.

FOCUSing on helping military families

In addition to myriad stressors in the world currently, military service members and their families face unique challenges that Families OverComing Under Stress are eager to assist with aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. “Military life comes with a very unique set of challenges,” said LaNell Mayberry, who holds a Master of Arts in Psychology, is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as the FOCUS Family Resilience Trainer. “Military families also have a strong set of skills already in place including resourcefulness and resilience..."

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Marine recruiters and future Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Burbank, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, pose for a photo after volunteering with the Justin and Kourtney Turner Food Bank in Los Angeles, June 20. - Marine recruiters and future Marines with Recruiting Sub-Station Burbank, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, pose for a photo after volunteering with the Justin and Kourtney Turner Food Bank in Los Angeles, June 20.

Marines lend a helping hand at L.A. Dream Center

Marines and future Marines from Recruiting Sub-Station Burbank, Recruiting Station Los Angeles, were invited to join the Justin and Kourtney Turner Food Bank at the Dream Center Foundation in Los Angeles to lend a helping hand to their local community. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Los Angeles County has seen an increase in more confirmed cases than the surrounding counties. Joined by other volunteer organizations, the RSS Burbank Marines sorted and separated food into 200 boxes which can feed up to 800 people...

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Owen Conner, uniforms and heraldry curator with the National Museum of the Marine Corps, inspects medal collection belonging to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Russell Rose at warehouse 2288, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 10. - Owen Conner, uniforms and heraldry curator with the National Museum of the Marine Corps, inspects medal collection belonging to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Russell Rose at warehouse 2288, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 10.

Camp Pendleton Base Archives Section preserves the history of the Marine Corps

The Marine Corps has a long-established history, which is cherished and preserved by all Marines who earn the title. The History and Museum Branch's Base Archives Section aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton works to aid in preserving the history and distinguished legacy of the Marine Corps. "It is the mission of the History and Museum Branch to collect, preserve, research, exhibit and provide educational programming to promulgate the history of MCB Camp Pendleton and its personnel for present-day and future generations..."

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U.S. Marines stand in front of the boat they used to help rescue a father and son on the Potomac River in Nanjemoy, Maryland, June 14. - U.S. Marines stand in front of the boat they used to help rescue a father and son on the Potomac River in Nanjemoy, Maryland, June 14.

Picnic turned rescue mission: Marines save family on Potomac

Four Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico saved the lives of a father and son on the Potomac River in Nanjemoy, Maryland, June 14, 2020. The Marines planned to spend the overcast Sunday relaxing on the water and having a picnic before the incident occurred. Before leaving on the boat that day, Cpl. Quinn J. Hurt, a photographer with Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Communication Strategy and Operations section and a Marin County, California, native, went over safety procedures with the rest of the Marines...

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The Fisher House provides a “home away from home” for families of service members receiving serious and emergency medical care at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Calif. - The Fisher House provides a “home away from home” for families of service members receiving serious and emergency medical care at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Fisher House: a home away from home

One of the many benefits service members and their families have access to aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, is the Fisher House Camp Pendleton. This base amenity is available for family members of patients receiving serious or emergency medical care at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, providing them with complimentary lodging. The Fisher House aboard Camp Pendleton opened its doors in May 2015 and has been welcoming families ever since...

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A U.S. Marine salute the unit colors during the opening ceremony of SPMAGTF-SC, June 26. - A U.S. Marine salute the unit colors during the opening ceremony of SPMAGTF-SC, June 26.

U.S. Marine task force holds opening ceremony for crisis response deployment

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command held an opening ceremony to officially kick off the start of their crisis response deployment at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 26. The ceremony marks the sixth consecutive year the SPMAGTF-SC will serve as the crisis response force assigned to U.S. Southern Command. The task force is prepared and postured to deploy to the Latin American and the Caribbean region to work alongside partner nation militaries, enhancing combined crisis response efforts...

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A U.S. Marine practices marksmanship fundamentals from the kneeling position with an M16A4 service rifle on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 7. - A U.S. Marine practices marksmanship fundamentals from the kneeling position with an M16A4 service rifle on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 7.

Adaptability is Key: 31st MEU stays ready to respond to crises

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) to conduct Naval integration training, take part in Exercise Cobra Gold 20, and support freedom of navigation in the South and East China Seas in the spring of 2020. Amidst the global spread of COVID-19, the MEU has continued training to maintain readiness and remain a dependable crisis response force for the Indo-Pacific region.The title of the fastest crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region is something that Col. Robert Brodie, the 31st MEU commanding officer, intends for the MEU to keep amidst the new challenges presented by COVID-19...

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A U.S. Marine participates in the Annual Marine Corps Community Services Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21. - A U.S. Marine participates in the Annual Marine Corps Community Services Futenma Bike Race at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan on June 21.

Futenma Bike Race marks first major sporting event to return during COVID-19

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all sporting events were put on hold as a precautionary measure. As Okinawa marks more than 50 days COVID-19 free, events are being re-opened to the community. One of the first events to be opened was the Annual Futenma Bike Race hosted by Marine Corps Community Services. “We do this race every year,” said Taryn Miller, an adult sports specialist with MCCS, “but this year we had to put a twist on it...”

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The winning squad consisted of: Sgt. Francisco Corona, Cpl. Jason Holdorf, Cpl. Garret Groshong, Cpl. Harris Alliger, Lance Cpl. Chloe Pham, Lance Cpl. Santino Imparato, Lance Cpl. John Andrzejek, Lance Cpl. Alexander Griffin, Lance Cpl. Kevin Argueta, Lance Cpl. Tyler Helms, Lance Cpl. Austin Atwood, Lance Cpl. Bryan Zuniga, Lance Cpl. William Agnew and Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Iffrig. Photo taken prior to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo / Released) - The winning squad consisted of: Sgt. Francisco Corona, Cpl. Jason Holdorf, Cpl. Garret Groshong, Cpl. Harris Alliger, Lance Cpl. Chloe Pham, Lance Cpl. Santino Imparato, Lance Cpl. John Andrzejek, Lance Cpl. Alexander Griffin, Lance Cpl. Kevin Argueta, Lance Cpl. Tyler Helms, Lance Cpl. Austin Atwood, Lance Cpl. Bryan Zuniga, Lance Cpl. William Agnew and Petty Officer 3rd Class Joseph Iffrig. Photo taken prior to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. (U.S. Marine Corps Courtesy Photo / Released)

Marines Recognized for Victory in Squad Competition

U.S. Marines from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, won the 3rd Marine Division Squad Competition after a week of events at Camps Hansen and Gonsalves, in Okinawa, Japan, March 15 - 20. During the competition, the squads competed in a variety of challenges including two 5-kilometer runs with full fighting load, land navigation, a timed obstacle course and jungle combat patrols. The squads also fought for the best time in a 3.8-mile endurance course consisting of land, water and rope obstacles...

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Photo provided by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marquez. - Photo provided by U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Marquez.

III MEF G6 adapts to support new working conditions during COVID-19

III Marine Expeditionary Force’s Communications and Information System Department (G6) has rapidly adapted to ensure III MEF personnel continues to accomplish mission requirements while maintaining social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic through innovative teleworking solutions. The G6 department exists to provide critical communication and information support services to III MEF and to ensure its personnel are able to connect electronically...

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A welcoming signed is posted on the door of the Hopkins Gymnasium during an Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) blood drive on Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia, May 28. - A welcoming signed is posted on the door of the Hopkins Gymnasium during an Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) blood drive on Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia, May 28.

Mission Critical: Successful Blood Drive, Potential Lives Saved

Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces command hosted an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive at the Hopkins Hall Gymnasium, at Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia, May 28, 2020. The blood drive provided an opportunity for service members, personnel, and their families to donate blood amid Coronavirus Disease 2019. “The blood drive at Camp Elmore provided us with over 50 donors, which is incredible,” said U.S. Navy Lt. Alisa Agey, the division officer of the Blood Donor Center at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth...

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Capt. Meleah Martin smiles from the cockpit of an F/A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 2. - Capt. Meleah Martin smiles from the cockpit of an F/A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 2.

“You’re Only as Good as Your Last Flight”: A Fighter Pilot Shares Her Story of Triumph in the Face of Adversity

If you had asked a 15 or 16-year-old Meleah Martin what she wanted to do after high school, her answer probably would have included earning a scholarship to play lacrosse at the collegiate level and a nice career outside of the military. Little did she know that just over seven years later she would be a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet pilot. “I was born and raised in Walkersville, Maryland, and lived on the same street my entire life through high school,” said Capt. Meleah Martin, now a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323. “We never moved around and I’m not from a military family or anything like that.” The only child of insurance professionals, Martin had no intentions of joining...

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Marines operate an AN/PRC-117G radio aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, March 6. - Marines operate an AN/PRC-117G radio aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, March 6.

Corps’ satellite communication system exceeding performance expectations

Marine Corps Systems Command is updating its tactical satellite system that provides increased communication on the battlefield. Based on field user evaluations, the upgraded technology is performing beyond expectations. The Mobile User Objective System is a next-generation, narrowband satellite communication capability that enables Marines to connect to SATCOM networks...

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Marine Corps Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, poses for a photo with her family at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Jan. 2. - Marine Corps Pfc. Jacqueline Kliewer, a Marine musician, poses for a photo with her family at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Jan. 2.

Marine Corps helps young woman find her voice

“I was sexually assaulted when I was 8 years old,” said Lance Cpl. Jacqueline Kliewer. Kliewer is 19 years old and a native of San Diego, where she grew up with her brother and parents in their family home. Her life changed when she was only 8 years old. Her innocence and confidence were taken from her...

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Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper swears-in retired Navy Rear Adm. Kenneth Braithwaite to serve as the next Secretary of the Navy, in Washington, D.C., May 29. - Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper swears-in retired Navy Rear Adm. Kenneth Braithwaite to serve as the next Secretary of the Navy, in Washington, D.C., May 29.

Secretary Braithwaite swears in

The Honorable Kenneth J. Braithwaite swore into the Department of the Navy as the 77th Secretary of the Navy at the Pentagon May 29. At the ceremony, officiated by Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper, Braithwaite was joined by his family, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps. “Today marks the honor of my life, taking the oath of office to become the 77th – but more importantly, our Sailor and Marine’s – Secretary of the Navy,” said Braithwaite...

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Three civilians speak at a table. - From left: Matthew Donovan, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness; Lisa W. Hershman, the Defense Department's chief management officer, and Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, conduct a news briefing at the Pentagon, May 26, 2020.

DOD Officials Unveil COVID-Related Personnel, Move Guidance

Defense Department officials outlined a conditions-based approach to relaxing the stop-movement order that has been in effect since early March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper issued the order in early March, and in April, he extended the ban through June 30. At a Pentagon news conference on May 26, Matthew P. Donovan, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, said Esper signed a memo lifting the June 30 travel restrictions and transitioning to a conditions-based phased approach for personnel movement and travel...

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Veteran Employee Readiness Group Member Ricky Burroughs places a flag on the grave of a fallen service member at the Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery. - Veteran Employee Readiness Group Member Ricky Burroughs places a flag on the grave of a fallen service member at the Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Participates in Portsmouth Memorial Day Events

Norfolk Naval Shipyard collaborated with the City of Portsmouth and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Portsmouth to observe Memorial Day in honor of the fallen May 25. Physical distancing was practiced as part of the precautions put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic; however, this did not stop NNSY from showing support for those that paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation...

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An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9, lifts supplies off the flight deck of USNS Patuxent during a vertical replenishment with USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) May 15. - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Tridents" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9, lifts supplies off the flight deck of USNS Patuxent during a vertical replenishment with USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) May 15.

Ford Reflects on Fallen Service Members this Memorial Day

While the crew of USS Gerald R. Ford works hard, steaming in the Atlantic Ocean for its fourth independent steaming event this year, Americans across the country celebrate Memorial Day, May 25. Many Americans associate Memorial Day with barbecues, cookouts and pool parties. For service members and their families however, Memorial Day carries a more serious connotation than the start of the summer season...

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A vehicle stands by ready to assist with destructive weather at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 12, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez) - A vehicle stands by ready to assist with destructive weather at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 12, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Gomez)

MCB Camp Lejeune, MCAS New River prepare for Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is a part of life for residents living along the Eastern Seaboard, and with the recent passage of Tropical Storm Arthur this week, ahead of the official hurricane season, there is already a renewed focus on upcoming weather anomalies. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River prepare for destructive weather and plan months in advance to ensure all assets in the path of future storms are secured and protected. Hurricane season begins June 1 and extends to November 30...

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Responsible hunting on Camp Pendleton balances sport and stewardship to the environment - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffrey Holt, deputy commander of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, searches for deer during a hunting session in the 52 area of MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2018. Deer hunting season runs from the 3rd through the 25th of November, and just as is the case for other wildlife hunting seasons, it is conducted to preserve a sustainable wildlife environment throughout MCB Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Camp Pendleton’s Game Warden’s Office provides hunter education courses for Marines

Hunting on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is a crucial element in preserving the delicate balance of wildlife. Since the 1950s, the base has maintained a well-regulated hunting program to preserve the ecosystem. Throughout the years, this program has typically relied on individual hunter participation. It is the responsibility of all on-base hunters to take the time to attend required hunter education courses to be able to purchase a license and obtain an on-base permit...

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A U.S. Marine assists a customer at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 24. - A U.S. Marine assists a customer at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 24.

MARADMIN 285/20 details permanent change of station tier system

While adapting to the current Department of Defense-wide Stop Movement Order in response to COVID-19, the Marine Corps addresses the latest guidance regarding Permanent Change of Station in MARADMIN 285/20. This guidance outlines the actions of the HQMC, Manpower Management Division and Reserve Affairs Management that will affect the permanent change of station orders for the remainder of 2020...

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U.S. Marine is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 8. - U.S. Marine is awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 8.

2nd Intel Bn Marine recognized for fundraising during COVID-19 outbreak

The leadership of 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, recognized U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zeelie Scruggs, an intelligence specialist with the battalion, with a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 8, 2020. She earned this honor for her volunteer service to the local community during the Coronavirus pandemic from March to April 2020...

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Fidelis Rides: U-Shop - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Niko Abutin, an aviation ordnanceman with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, sanitizes his hands prior to retrieving groceries on April 19, 2020, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Abutin was volunteering for “Fidelis Rides: U-Shop”, a free-to-use shopping service that allows patrons to order their groceries over the phone instead of risking exposure of COVID-19. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Madero)

Latest travel restrictions update for Marine training schools

COVID-19 has impacted Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton as well as the entirety of the Marine Corps. Adapting to these latest challenges has resulted in the constant adaptation of Marine Corps travel policy. The latest guidance, MARADMIN 267/20, provides guidelines to active duty Marine travelers who are traveling to scheduled advanced formal school courses...

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CDC’s laboratory test kit for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). - CDC’s laboratory test kit for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

How VA and Tricare Users Can Get Tested for Coronavirus

The U.S. military says it has plenty of coronavirus tests ready to meet demand. But not everyone meets requirements to get tested. Military family members and retirees covered under Tricare and veterans using the Department of Veterans Affairs health system can receive a test for the novel coronavirus, formally known as COVID-19, but only if they meet certain conditions, officials said.

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A U.S. Marine escapes from a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during underwater egress training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer facility, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19. - A U.S. Marine escapes from a Modular Amphibious Egress Trainer during underwater egress training at the Infantry Immersion Trainer facility, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 19.

Popular training program increases Marine survivability

Since 2008, deploying Marines have participated in a training course preparing them to survive emergency, underwater egress situations.The Underwater Egress Trainer program teaches Marines and other authorized personnel to egress from sinking or submerged platforms. Marines learn to employ life-support equipment—such as Supplemental Emergency

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All Hands Message from the Acting Secretary of the Navy

To all of our Sailors, Marines, civilians and military families, I am honored to return to the Navy-Marine Corps Team as your acting secretary. From my years as an officer in the United States Navy, and my prior service as an enlisted Soldier in the United States Army, I am keenly aware of the sacrifices you make, and the dedication you show, every day in service to our Nation. Thank you for your dedicated service. I look forward to serving alongside you...

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Camp Smedley D. Butler, signs the Military Saves Month proclamation at building one on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan March 30. - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Camp Smedley D. Butler, signs the Military Saves Month proclamation at building one on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan March 30.

Military Saves Month proclamation signing

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Camp Smedley D. Butler, signed the Military Saves Month proclamation at building one on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan March 30. The month of April is recognized as “Military Saves Month” and serves to encourage those in the military community to focus on financial readiness and to raise awareness of the financial resources available to them...

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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Sawyeron, a military police officer with Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, scans an ID card at the San Luis Rey gate on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 2, 2020. - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Austin Sawyeron, a military police officer with Provost Marshal’s Office, Security and Emergency Services Battalion, scans an ID card at the San Luis Rey gate on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, April 2, 2020.

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Implements Changes to Combat COVID-19

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton has seen a variety of changes over the past few weeks in response to COVID-19. The installation has always put the health and well-being of all personnel and their families as its top priority, which is why each change has been carefully and quickly made to adapt to the surrounding environment while continuing to provide critical services key to mission success.

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A new Marine is welcomed by a loved one during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 5. - A new Marine is welcomed by a loved one during liberty call at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, March 5.

Marine Corps Recognizes April as Month of the Military Child

The Marine Corps joins the nation in dedicating the month of April as Month of the Military Child. The theme for 2020, “Stand up for Kids,” emphasizes the power of a safe, caring adult in the life of every child. According to the Department of Defense, there are approximately 118,000 Marine Corps children dependents. While most events have been postponed due to COVID-19, bases and communities will continue to honor Month of the Military Child where possible and emphasize the important role children play in the Marine Corps and local communities...

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Marine Staff Sgt. Dimitri Armstead makes telephone calls while prospecting from the office, Nov. 21. - Marine Staff Sgt. Dimitri Armstead makes telephone calls while prospecting from the office, Nov. 21.

Marine Corps Recruiting Command Transitions to Digital, Telephonic Prospecting

Amid the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command is taking steps to protect its recruiters, its applicants, their families and the communities where they live and serve by dramatically limiting face-to-face interactions with the public. Effective immediately, MCRC will temporarily transition to prospecting entirely via digital and telephonic means, and Marine Recruiters will no longer meet with new applicants in person...

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Marine Corps Cpl. Kelsey Worth plays the saxophone during a rehearsal at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12. - Marine Corps Cpl. Kelsey Worth plays the saxophone during a rehearsal at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Calif., March 12.

Defining Worth through music and the Marine Corps

The musicians of the Marine Corps demonstrate the core values of honor, courage and commitment through the balance of musical excellence and upholding the elite stature Marines are known for. U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kelsey Worth, a musician with Marine Band San Diego, has proven herself an integral piece to the Marine Corps’ total force by exemplifying these values through her dedication as a saxophonist and as a Marine. At a young age, Worth followed in the steps of her family and their passion for playing musical instruments. She began playing the saxophone at 11 years old and never turned back...

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U.S. Marines participate in a ‘Murph’ workout challenge in memory of Gunnery Sgt. Diego Pongo and Capt. Moises Navas aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). . - U.S. Marines participate in a ‘Murph’ workout challenge in memory of Gunnery Sgt. Diego Pongo and Capt. Moises Navas aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). .

Til’ Valhalla

An intense unit workout aboard the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America on the morning of March 14th served as more than just the average physical training session for the Marines of Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The workout, referred to as a ‘Murph,’ afforded the Marines the opportunity to honor their fallen brothers and sisters – in this case, specifically in memory of two recently deceased Marine Corps Special Operations Command Marine Raiders, Gunnery Sgt. Diego Pongo and Capt. Moises Navas...

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Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command and Joint Task Force Ares commander, presides over a relief and appointment ceremony in Lasswell Hall, Fort Meade, Maryland, Mar. 19, 2020. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Krause relinquished his duties as the sergeant major of MARFORCYBER while Sgt. Maj. Jay D. Williamson was appointed to fill the role. (Department of Defense photo by Joseph Wilbanks) - Maj. Gen. Matthew G. Glavy, Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command and Joint Task Force Ares commander, presides over a relief and appointment ceremony in Lasswell Hall, Fort Meade, Maryland, Mar. 19, 2020. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Krause relinquished his duties as the sergeant major of MARFORCYBER while Sgt. Maj. Jay D. Williamson was appointed to fill the role. (Department of Defense photo by Joseph Wilbanks)

MARFORCYBER Hosts Digital Relief and Appointment Ceremony: Bids Sgt. Maj. Krause Farewell, Welcomes Sgt. Maj. Williamson Through Video Conference

Sgt. Maj. Daniel L. Krause relinquished his duties as the sergeant major of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command during a unique ceremony on Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, March 18. Krause served as the senior enlisted leader and advisor to the Marines that plan and conduct full-spectrum cyberspace operations. “In this domain, the best ideas win,” said Krause to the audience of Marines and civilians watching the ceremony from their workstations through a video conference as part of the command’s COVID-19 force health protection measures. During the ceremony, Krause formally passed the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. Jay D. Williamson who has 27 years of Marine Corps service...

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Valor Beyond the Line of Duty

Former Marine Corps officer John Rushing once said, “In the simple moral maxim the Marine Corps teaches, 'do the right thing for the right reasons' no exception exists that says, 'unless there's criticism or risk'. Damn the consequences.”This philosophy was embodied by Lance Cpl. Noah M. Ballow when he displayed courage and commitment beyond the

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Marines salute during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS America, March 11. - Marines salute during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS America, March 11.

Relief and appointment: 31st MEU welcomes new Sgt. Maj. In wake of Cobra Gold success

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit welcomed Sergeant Major Douglas Gerhardt at a relief and appointment ceremony aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), March 11, 2020.During the ceremony, Sergeant Major Edwin A. Mota, outgoing 31st MEU Sergeant Major, turned the Sword of Office over to Sergeant Major

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Mrs. Barbara Mathews is bestowed the title of honorary United States Marine by Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during an Honorary Marine ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 6, 2020. The Honorary Marine title is designed to reinforce the special bond between the American people and the Marine Corps by recognizing individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps. Mrs. Mathews earn this prestigious honor for volunteering over 10 years of her personal time, talents and money capturing photo and video of hundreds of Marine Corps ceremonies, including memorials and special events surrounding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk) - Mrs. Barbara Mathews is bestowed the title of honorary United States Marine by Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during an Honorary Marine ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 6, 2020. The Honorary Marine title is designed to reinforce the special bond between the American people and the Marine Corps by recognizing individuals in the civilian community who have made extraordinary contributions to the Marine Corps. Mrs. Mathews earn this prestigious honor for volunteering over 10 years of her personal time, talents and money capturing photo and video of hundreds of Marine Corps ceremonies, including memorials and special events surrounding the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

Earning the title Honorary Marine

A Hawaiian-based videographer was just the 11th woman in Marine Corps history to be awarded the title of Honorary Marine during a ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 6, 2020.Mrs. Barbara Mathews earned this prestigious honor for volunteering over 10 years of her personal time, talents and money capturing photo and video of hundreds of

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U.S. Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Battalion West athletes gather to show the medals won during the 2020 Marine Corps Trials powerlifting competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sports participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members and veterans. - U.S. Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Battalion West athletes gather to show the medals won during the 2020 Marine Corps Trials powerlifting competition at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4. The Marine Corps Trials promotes recovery and rehabilitation through adaptive sports participation and develops camaraderie among recovering service members and veterans.

Marine Corps Trials 2020: Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Invitational

Wounded Warrior Regiment will host the 10th annual Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 4-11.The Marine Corps Trials is an adaptive sports event involving more than 250 wounded, ill, or injured Marines, Sailors, veterans and international competitors. Organized into three competing teams, participants represent

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U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific waits participates in the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s annual kickoff event at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 2. - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific waits participates in the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s annual kickoff event at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 2.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society holds annual kickoff for 2020 fund drive season

Marines and sailors from units across Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler gathered to show support the launching of the 2020 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society collection season, March 2 at Mess Hall 488.Members of the Camp Foster Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office held the kickoff event to raise awareness for the four-week-long, annual

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Americans will head to the polls Nov. 3, 2020, to elect the president of the United States. - Americans will head to the polls Nov. 3, 2020, to elect the president of the United States.

Voicing Your Political Opinion on Social Media

The Department of Defense encourages all military and civilian personnel and their eligible family members to register and vote. Certain provisions on campaign participation, however, apply to federal employees and members of the armed forces – offline or online.So what do Marines and Department of the Navy civilians need to know before they post,

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Members of the U.S. military community on Okinawa participated in the Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 25, 2020. The summit was held to help service members and their families transition out of the U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen) - Members of the U.S. military community on Okinawa participated in the Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 25, 2020. The summit was held to help service members and their families transition out of the U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)

Career Summit connects U.S. military community with opportunities after service

Members of the U.S. military community on Okinawa participated in a Career Summit hosted by Hiring Our Heroes Feb. 25.Over twenty employers showed up to participate in the Camp Foster Career Summit. Microsoft, Toyota, First Command, and Amazon Web Services were among the employers seeking to hire Marines with redeeming qualities, work experience,

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Marine Forces Special Operations Command celebrated its 14th anniversary with a Battle Colors Rededication ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C, Feb. 21. - Marine Forces Special Operations Command celebrated its 14th anniversary with a Battle Colors Rededication ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C, Feb. 21.

‘Little Sparta’ USSOCOM Commander highlights Marine Raider accomplishments at 14th Anniversary

The auditorium of the Marine Forces Special Operations Command Headquarters at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C, was standing room only as Marine Raiders gathered to celebrate the 14th anniversary ceremony of the organization, Feb. 21, 2020.The commander and command senior enlisted leader for U.S. Special Operations Command, General Richard D.

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U.S. Marines raise the flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945. - U.S. Marines raise the flag atop Mount Suribachi, Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945.

Marine Corps Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Iwo Jima

The Marine Corps will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima during a 36-day-long observance, Feb. 19 – March 2, 2020.In ALMAR 02-20, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger said commanders across the force should conduct a commemoration within the 36-day observance period.“We should all pause to remember and honor

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A U.S. Marine competes against an opponent during an open wrestling tournament at the Semper Fit Gym, Feb. 1. - A U.S. Marine competes against an opponent during an open wrestling tournament at the Semper Fit Gym, Feb. 1.

MCAS Futenma open wrestling tournament

Members of the local and U.S. military communities attended an open wrestling tournament at the Semper Fit Gym, Feb. 1, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.Hosted by Marine Corps Community Services, the event was open to participants island-wide 16 and older.“Wrestling teaches me a lot about life and how to be a better Marine,” said U.S. Marine

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Patronage Expansion at Marine Corps Installations

On January 1, 2020 Marine Corps installations will extend access to commissary, exchange, and morale, welfare, and recreation retail facility privileges. Privileges will be extended to Veterans awarded the Purple Heart, Medal of Honor recipients, former prisoners of war, Veterans with service-connected disabilities, and caregivers or family

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U.S. Marines with the rifle detail for the annual Klipper Ceremony perform the traditional 21-gun salute for those who gave their lives on Dec. 7, 1941, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2019. The Klipper Memorial was dedicated in 1981 to honor the 17 U.S. Navy Sailors and two civilian contractors who died during the attack on Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay on Dec. 7, 1941. - U.S. Marines with the rifle detail for the annual Klipper Ceremony perform the traditional 21-gun salute for those who gave their lives on Dec. 7, 1941, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2019. The Klipper Memorial was dedicated in 1981 to honor the 17 U.S. Navy Sailors and two civilian contractors who died during the attack on Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay on Dec. 7, 1941.

20 OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOS FROM DECEMBER 2019

From Marines in the Aibano Training Area of Japan to those aboard assault ships at sea, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of December. 191219-M-IU565-1571 Photo by Lance Cpl. Angela Wilcox A Marine Raider

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Cpl. Jacob Lenling sits in the radar room of the air traffic control tower aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 4. Lenling is an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. In honor of International Volunteer Day, Lenling is being recognized for having more than 431 volunteer hours. - Cpl. Jacob Lenling sits in the radar room of the air traffic control tower aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 4. Lenling is an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. In honor of International Volunteer Day, Lenling is being recognized for having more than 431 volunteer hours.

Servant Leadership: H&HS Marine teams up with Help of Beaufort

As leaders, as Marines, as the man or woman who left home because they felt the call to serve, we share a high standard of morals and ethics. You will find that many Marines spend their free time the same way they spend their work day, serving. For Cpl. Jacob Lenling, it is a way of life. With 431 hours and counting of volunteer work, he serves at Help of Beaufort and any other event or community festival that he finds out about. December 5th marks International Volunteer Day, which was initiated by the United Nations in 1985. It is a day set aside to promote volunteerism and to recognize those who volunteer.

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Remembering the Day of Infamy: Diego Garcia Takes Pause on the Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack

U.S. and British service members, civilians and contractors on board U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia gathered in front of the headquarters building, Dec. 6, to honor those fallen during the Pearl Harbor attack.This year marks the 78th anniversary of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor that took an estimated lives of 2,403 United

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U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division participate in charity ruck march in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 27, 2019. The Marines hiked from the Camp Lejeune main gate to the United Way's Children Healthy Eating on the Weekend house. The march supports CHEW! program which provides underprivileged children with donated food every weekend. - U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division participate in charity ruck march in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 27, 2019. The Marines hiked from the Camp Lejeune main gate to the United Way's Children Healthy Eating on the Weekend house. The march supports CHEW! program which provides underprivileged children with donated food every weekend.