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Archive: August, 2013

Marines lead multinational nonlethal weapons training

Senior military leaders from 22 nations, most in the Asia-Pacific region, are gathered in Mongolia this week to learn about nonlethal weapons and how their forces can more effectively use them, when circumstances require, such as to maintain order during low-intensity conflict or civil unrest.The two-day leadership seminar, sponsored by U.S. Marine

Marine honored by The American Legion for community service

Marine Sergeant Man Chan, serving with the 2nd Supply Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. received The American Legion’s Spirit of Service Award, Aug, 27, in recognition of his extensive volunteer efforts.American Legion National Commander James E. Koutz presented the award with Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, the senior

Officials strive to protect MWR programs amid budget cuts

Committed to preserving quality-of-life offerings despite ever-tighter budgets, military morale, welfare and recreation officials are scaling back in some areas as they introduce innovative approaches to delivering services and programs.Military fitness centers, swimming pools, lodging facilities and outdoor recreation offices might sound to some

Face of Defense: Wounded Marine helps others go into business

Starting a small business or franchise is not an easy task. Former Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Blanchard can attest to that. He spends his time assisting veterans and other wounded, ill and injured service members with understanding the steps to being a successful franchisee.Blanchard joined the Marine Corps in 2001 as a combat engineer. In 2005, he

Curriculum, policy changes mark start of new DODEA school year

Department of Defense Education Activity students, parents and employees should expect quite a few changes in the upcoming school year, the DODEA director said in an Aug. 23 interview.Those changes will be both visible and behind the scenes, but they all are geared toward improving the quality of education at DODEA schools, Marilee Fitzgerald told

HUD, VA announce more funds to help homeless veterans

- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the second round of HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing funding to local public housing agencies across the U.S. and Puerto Rico., Aug. 21.The $7.8 million in added funding will provide housing and clinical services for 1,120 currently

Growing engagement, cooperation mark Hagel's second Asia visit

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel arrived here, Aug. 22, on the first leg of a trip to the Asia-Pacific region to meet with counterparts and leaders from several countries and to attend a defense ministers meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN.This is the secretary's second trip to the region since June.Before visiting

U.S. military will remain strong despite budget cuts, Hagel tells Hawaii Marines

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel assured Marines in Hawaii that despite deep budget and force cuts, the U.S. military will remain the world's best, and the nation will honor the commitments it has made to them, Aug. 22.Hagel kicked off a four-nation trip to Southeast Asia with a troop talk at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay.The secretary said

White House issues statement on anti-sexual assault Initiatives

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney issued a statement on the new Department of Defense initiatives to eliminate sexual assault in the military Aug. 15.The statement reads as follows:The President has stated clearly that sexual assault is a crime that undermines the honor, integrity, and readiness of our Armed Forces. He has charged the nation's

Secretary Hagel's statement on new sexual assault prevention, response measures

Eliminating sexual assault from the armed forces remains one of the Department of Defense's top priorities. This effort requires our absolute and sustained commitment to providing a safe environment in which every service member and DoD civilian is free from the threat of sexual harassment and assault. Our success depends on a dynamic and

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