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Crewmasters serve as jack of all trades

With the flip of a switch, a crewmaster turns on an auxiliary power source to prepare the aircraft’s engines for startup. Moments later, the engines of the KC-130J Super Hercules roar to life as lights flicker in the cockpit, granting access to the pilot interface.Marine crewmasters serve as a crossbreed of the crew chief and loadmaster job

A participant in the 38th Marine Corps Marathon gives a thumbs up while passing spectators in Washinton Oct. 27, 2013. The MCM is currently the fifth largest marathon in the United States and the ninth largest in the world. The People's Marathon is composed of runners from all over the U.S. and more than 50 countries. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Bowyer/Released) - A participant in the 38th Marine Corps Marathon gives a thumbs up while passing spectators in Washinton Oct. 27, 2013. The MCM is currently the fifth largest marathon in the United States and the ninth largest in the world. The People's Marathon is composed of runners from all over the U.S. and more than 50 countries. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Bowyer/Released)

Marathon still running strong in its 38th Year

The crack of a Howitzer signaled the start of the 38th Marine Corps Marathon in the National Capital Region Oct. 27.A sea of runners lined the crowded streets for miles. At 7:40 a.m., contestants in wheel chairs and hand cycles, some of which were Wounded Warriors, began the race at the front of the pack. Shortly after, the ocean of runners rolled

Gunnery Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson named USO Volunteer of Year

When military families are separated, even the biggest, burliest, toughest Marine can get misty-eyed at the thought of a son or daughter that is far away. To ease the homesick hearts of deployed parents, GySgt Jeremiah Johnson, a USO volunteer at Camp Hansen in Okinawa, has ensured that the United Through Reading's Military Program is available to

Marines, sailors encouraged to make a difference with new sexual assault survey

The Secretary of the Navy has announced a new Department of the Navy sexual assault survey for 2013, which started Oct. 15, and can be taken online via any device that can access the internet.The Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DoN SAPRO), which answers directly to Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, created the

WWII Marines accounted for

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that two U.S. Marines missing in action from World War II, have been accounted for and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors. U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Henry S. White, 23, of Kansas City, Mo., and Staff Sgt. Thomas L. Meek, 19, of Lisbon,

Wounded Reserve Component Marines receive support

Reserve Marines go through the same intense training and work in the same military occupational specialties as active-duty Marines. So it is only fitting that if a Reserve Marine is wounded, falls ill or becomes injured they receive the same consistent support as their active-duty counterparts. When Sgt. Michael Dickerson, a reservist with

Fisher House steps forward to aid DOD in paying death benefits

The Fisher House Foundation has stepped in to aid the Defense Department so families of fallen service members can receive the full set of benefits they have been promised, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said here today.The Fisher House Foundation and DOD entered an agreement that includes the $100,000 death gratuity payment."I am offended,

Government shut down affects Marine Corps operations

A Corpswide, partial shutdown of Marine Corps operations began midnight, Sept. 30 because of a lack of government funding for fiscal year 2014.Marine Corps commands and Headquarters Marine Corps staff agencies began the orderly shutdown in accordance with the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the Fiscal Director of the Marine Corps.Active service

Read Camp Bastion Attack Investigation Documents

Update:CMC Announces Decision in Bastion Attack Investigation: News ReleaseRead Camp Bastion Attack Investigation DocumentsUSCENTCOM Bastion Attack Investigation: CMC Memo for the RecordCENTCOM 15-6 Executive SummaryCommandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos is recommending to the Secretary of the Navy that two commanding generals be

New, improved system to replace MOL

The Marine Corps is transitioning from Marine Online’s Training Management System, or MOL, to the Marine Corps Training Information Management System, or MCTIMS, beginning Sept. 1, 2014.MCTIMS is replacing MOL as the Marine Corps’ platform for tracking, recording, and reporting all annual and support training requirements because of its simpler

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