An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Marines

News

USMC to WNBC

From humble beginnings as a news producer and assignment manager at a Chicago station, a former Marine Corps captain forged his way to the top of a national broadcast network. His reasoning behind his success is hard work and lessons learned in the Marine Corps. Currently the president and general manager of WNBC-New York, Dennis Swanson, a

Staying Healthy

Physical inactivity is a major public health concern in our society today. The U.S. Marine Corps has taken several strides by promoting August as Physical Fitness month. Without a doubt, prevention is the key to staying healthy. Marines are encouraged to select activities that they enjoy and fit into their daily lives. These activities can be a

1st MarDiv Marines prepare to fight Idaho wildfire

Camp Pendleton Marines have landed in Idaho to battle what is being called one of the largest wildfires in the country since 1988. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division completed wildfire training near Salmon, ID, Monday. Classroom training began at Camp San Mateo, Camp Pendleton,

"Yahoo!" Internet site chooses winners of fantasy career contest;

"Five lucky individuals will receive an immersion in the military after winning the ?Yahoo! Fantasy Careers in Today's Military Contest," Defense Department officials said Aug. 8.The winners had to go to the Yahoo! site on the Internet and submit essays explaining why they should be selected. The services selected the winners from among 3,355

3/5 trains to fight wildfire

Answering a call to join the fight against what has been called the West's worst wildfire outbreak in more than a decade, Marines from 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division and 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, are preparing for deployment to Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho.The Marines will be stationed

Delete those brown t-shirts

How does one delete a t-shirt you might ask. Well you don't...exactly. However, according to MARADMIN 380/00, if you're still wearing the brown t-shirts as of May 1, 2000, you'd better do something with them, because if you are wearing them, you are out of uniform. The phasing out of the brown t-shirt began in 1999 and was to be completed on May 1,

Armed Services YMCA announces Marine Corps winners to art contest

With a flag background and soaring eagle, 11-year-old Angelica A. Gates drew her family in a winning entry to the Armed Services YMCA Millennium Art Contest. Angelica, the 6th grade daughter of Staff Sgt. Stephen and Eugena Gates of Marine Corps Air Station Parris Island, S.C., will receive a $500 US Savings Bond in the contest that supports

July 28 Marine Corps News Weekly

IN THIS ISSUE: * Some Active Duty Troops Cleared for Laser Eye Surgery * 12 'must-haves' for your pack * Korean War Service Medal * MCCS Has Much to Offer Families The Marine Corps News Weekly is attached below as a .pdf file.

July 21 Marine Corps News Weekly

IN THIS ISSUE: * Debt Collection Assistance Officer Program to Ease TRICARE Credit Hassles * August - Health Promotion Month * Enrich Your Marine Corps Knowledge The Marine Corps News Weekly is attached below as a .pdf file.

July 14 Marine Corps News Weekly

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: * 1st RECON Battalion Activated * Career Planner Force * Joint Warrior Interoperability Demonstration 2000 Kicks Off * Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief in Romania * Harrier Flights Suspended The Marine Corps News Weekly is attached below as a .pdf file

Unit News Archive

Headquarters Marine Corps