https://www.hqmc.marines.mil Headquarters Marine Corps News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:05:00 GMT Sat, 16 May 2026 14:13:19 GMT https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/3268987/13th-meu-completes-caratmarex-singapore/ SINGAPORE – The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, completed Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Singapore 2023 in Singapore, Jan. 13.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2023/Jan/17/2003145285/115/75/0/230109-M-PQ461-1166.JPG' alt='CARAT Singapore' /> <br /> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:05:00 GMT Captain Kevin Buss https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/3268987/13th-meu-completes-caratmarex-singapore/ https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553724/uniform-board-seeks-marine-feedback-on-female-hairstyles/ The Marine Corps Uniform Board released a special uniform survey Aug. 11 to gather Marine opinions<br/> Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:47:00 GMT Cpl. Samuel Ellis https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553724/uniform-board-seeks-marine-feedback-on-female-hairstyles/ https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553723/making-the-nae-a-readiness-engine/ This July marks ten years since the establishment of the Naval Aviation Enterprise, a partnership of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jul/31/2000809439/115/75/0/140731-M-ZS999-001.JPG' alt='DoD&#39;s first production F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter flies toward its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., escorted by Marine Corps F-18 Hornets. The Marine variant of the JSF belongs to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501. The Marines of VMFAT-501 received two F-35Bs Jan. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joely Santiago)' /> <br /> Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:34:00 GMT Headquarters Marine Corps https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553723/making-the-nae-a-readiness-engine/ https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553722/civilian-leaders-spend-a-day-with-the-corps/ Taking a ride on a tiltrotor aircraft, firing military-grade weapons and picking the mind of a<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jul/22/2000807354/115/75/0/140718-M-ZS544-005.JPG' alt='Retired Lt. Col. Joseph Shusko, director of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Center of Excellence, explains MCMAP techniques and philosophy to the participants of the Marine Corps Executive Forum on July 18, 2014. Seventeen civilian leaders attended the forum, learning about various aspects of the Marine Corps.' /> <br /> Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:40:00 GMT Cpl. Samuel Ellis https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553722/civilian-leaders-spend-a-day-with-the-corps/ Ceremonies/Events Community Relations Education https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553720/infantrymen-engage-taliban-insurgents-during-4th-of-july-weekend/ While many Americans in the United States were celebrating during the Fourth of July weekend,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jul/14/2000806001/115/75/0/140711-M-OM885-012.JPG' alt='Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, sprint across a field to load onto a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 4, 2014. The company operated in Gereshk for three days and was involved in numerous kinetic engagements with Taliban insurgents. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan / released) ' /> <br /> Mon, 14 Jul 2014 14:49:00 GMT Cpl. Joseph Scanlan https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553720/infantrymen-engage-taliban-insurgents-during-4th-of-july-weekend/ Combat Deployment Operation Enduring Freedom https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553719/new-defensegov-design-offers-one-stop-shop-for-department-of-defense-news-infor/ Defense.gov, the Defense Department's official website, took on a new look overnight, thanks to a<br/> Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:32:10 GMT Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553719/new-defensegov-design-offers-one-stop-shop-for-department-of-defense-news-infor/ https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553717/devil-dog-at-7/ He has two dreams. The first is to be like his father, a retired Marine colonel, whom he adores. It<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jun/30/2000804333/115/75/0/140630-M-ZS544-006.JPG' alt='Maj. Gen. Frederick Padilla, director of operations for Plans, Policies and Operations, Headquarters Marine Corps, presents Andrew Starr II with an honorary Marine certificate on June 30, 2014, at Starr’s home in Springfield, Va. Andrew’s father, retired Marine Col. Andrew Starr, watched as his son, the second recipient of the title this year, received the award.' /> <br /> Mon, 30 Jun 2014 21:00:00 GMT Cpl. Samuel Ellis https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553717/devil-dog-at-7/ https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553716/marine-corps-returns-to-its-amphibious-wheelhouse/ After more than a decade of land-based combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps'<br/> Mon, 30 Jun 2014 12:35:02 GMT Terri Moon Cronk https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553716/marine-corps-returns-to-its-amphibious-wheelhouse/ https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553715/obama-investment-in-veterans-produces-tomorrows-leaders/ The promise of a better tomorrow made to U.S. military veterans of World War II seven decades ago<br/> Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:28:25 GMT American Forces Press Service https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553715/obama-investment-in-veterans-produces-tomorrows-leaders/ https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553714/hagel-proposed-defense-budget-tailored-to-meet-future-threats/ After more than a decade of large, land-based operations driven by the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,<br/> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 18:04:29 GMT Nick Simeone https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553714/hagel-proposed-defense-budget-tailored-to-meet-future-threats/ Marine Corps Wide https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553713/marine-officers-train-with-unmanned-bird/ Raven will soon be a common name to every Marine who has completed The Basic School officer<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jun/09/2000800573/115/75/0/140609-M-ZZ111-001.JPG' alt='Albert Edge, center, Training and Logistics Support Activity instructor with Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems demonstrates the RQ-11B Raven small UAS ground control station to Marine Corps officer school instructors who were completing a two-week Raven operator certification course at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia in May.' /> <br /> Mon, 09 Jun 2014 19:35:00 GMT Courtesy Story https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553713/marine-officers-train-with-unmanned-bird/ https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553712/mcicom-holds-vietnam-war-commemoration-ceremony-command-receives-commemorative/ Marine Corps Installations Command conducted a ceremony recently recognizing the Vietnam War’s 50th<br/> Mon, 02 Jun 2014 12:53:31 GMT Courtesy Story https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553712/mcicom-holds-vietnam-war-commemoration-ceremony-command-receives-commemorative/ Ceremonies/Events Veterans https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553711/hagel-orders-comprehensive-military-health-system-review/ Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered a comprehensive review of the Military Health System.Dr.<br/> Thu, 29 May 2014 12:36:05 GMT American Forces Press Service https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553711/hagel-orders-comprehensive-military-health-system-review/ https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553710/obama-us-to-keep-nearly-10000-troops-in-afghanistan-in-2015/ President Barack Obama today announced the United States plans to keep nearly 10,000 American troops<br/> Wed, 28 May 2014 12:36:00 GMT Nick Simeone https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553710/obama-us-to-keep-nearly-10000-troops-in-afghanistan-in-2015/ https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553709/department-of-defense-improves-field-energy-use-to-strengthen-force/ Energy is a critical mission enabler to the Defense Department, a DOD official told a Senate panel<br/> Wed, 28 May 2014 12:33:00 GMT Terri Moon Cronk https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553709/department-of-defense-improves-field-energy-use-to-strengthen-force/ https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553708/marine-corps-seeks-volunteers-for-ground-combat-arms-training-research/ The Marine Corps will begin accepting male and female Marine volunteers to stand up an integrated<br/> Fri, 23 May 2014 12:08:00 GMT Sgt. Chelsea Flowers Anderson https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553708/marine-corps-seeks-volunteers-for-ground-combat-arms-training-research/ Marine Corps Wide Policy https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553707/sergeant-major-represents-corps-in-wreath-laying-ceremony/ Sgt. Maj. Lanette N. Wright represented the Marine Corps during the Congressional Caucus for Women’s<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/May/20/2000796832/115/75/0/140520-M-SE090-002.JPG' alt='Sgt. Major Lanette Wright, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit sergeant major, listens to a speech given by a member of the Congressional Caucus for Woman&#39;s Issues during their military wreath laying ceremony at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 20, 2014. The caucus recognized Wright as an outstanding female Marine senior enlisted staff non-commissioned officer.' /> <br /> Tue, 20 May 2014 20:59:00 GMT Lance Cpl. Dylan Bowyer https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553707/sergeant-major-represents-corps-in-wreath-laying-ceremony/ Ceremonies/Events Personal Profile https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553706/us-troops-to-take-part-in-jordanian-exercise/ U.S. forces along with those from more than 20 other nations will begin military exercises in Jordan<br/> Tue, 20 May 2014 13:31:13 GMT Terri Moon Cronk https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553706/us-troops-to-take-part-in-jordanian-exercise/ https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553705/white-house-announces-marine-medal-of-honor-recipient/ The White House announced today that Marine veteran Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter will receive the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/May/19/2000796672/115/75/0/140318-M-LI307-043.JPG' alt='Marine veteran Cpl. Kyle Carpenter poses for a photo. Carpenter will receive the medal from President Barack Obama, June 19, 2014. He will be the eighth living recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan.' /> <br /> Mon, 19 May 2014 20:34:00 GMT Lance Cpl. Eric Keenan https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553705/white-house-announces-marine-medal-of-honor-recipient/ Medal of Honor - Kyle Carpenter https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553704/marine-corps-to-expand-testing-of-new-female-dress-blue-coat/ The Marine Corps is considering a recommendation to redesign the female officer and enlisted dress<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/May/19/2000796562/115/75/0/140519-M-CE001-002.JPG' alt='Marines demonstrate the current male and female dress blue uniforms as well as one prototype for the new female dress blue coat at Marine Barracks Washington May 15, 2013. The Corps recently announced it will expand its field testing of a new female dress blue coat prototype, similar to the male dress blue coat with the traditional collar, to include recruiters, band members and potentially Marine Barracks Washington personnel. ' /> <br /> Mon, 19 May 2014 15:00:00 GMT Sgt. Chelsea Flowers Anderson https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/News/Article/Article/553704/marine-corps-to-expand-testing-of-new-female-dress-blue-coat/ Marine Corps Wide