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

Archive: July, 2005

Gen. Pace visits Afghanistan, thanks troops, examines progress

When Gen. Peter Pace, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Afghanistan July 11 to 13, the gratitude of the people was proof to him that progress is being made in the country. Gen. Pace made his unannounced trip to Afghanistan primarily to thank service members in the country, an official who traveled with him said. "It is always good

Defense officials answer BRAC list questions

Defense Department leaders appeared today before the Base Realignment and Closure Commission to explain why certain military facilities were not included among Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's May 13 recommendations. Commissioners were back here to continue their deliberations after visiting military bases around the country in recent weeks

091211-M-0000A-439.jpg -

Tanks prepare to clash in the high desert

The intense California sun was beaming down vividly on the hot desert sand, and the green weather condition flag was barely lifted from the flagpole as slight gusts of wind were flowing through the air. At the same time, a battalion of Marines was stepping out through the desert inferno, executing an operation that exercises the notorious arrival

New Test to Better Assess Language Proficiency Within DoD

A new language test scheduled to roll out beginning in October will better measure language professionals' fluency in real-world situations, the Defense Department's senior language official said today. The new test is the fifth generation of the Defense Language Proficiency Test, a battery of tests used to assess native English speakers' reading

HEROES Act increases SGLI to $400,000

All members of the armed forces will have their Servicemember’s Group Life Insurance coverage maximum increase from $250,000 to $400,000, effective Sept. 1, in accordance with the Honoring Every Requirement of Exemplary Service Act that recently passed. “For the price that is paid—the price of losing a loved one —nothing can repay that,” said Chief

New commander takes charge of Rhinos

Colonel David R. Leppelmeier relinquished command of Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 to Lt. Col. James B. Hanlon during a change of command ceremony at the parade field, July 8. Leppelmeier took command of the “Rhinos” July 8, 2003. Under his command, MWSS-374 received the James E. Hatch Award for Marine Wing Support Squadron of the year in

091211-M-0000A-433.jpg -

3/11 shuts out VMU-1, 3rd LAR rumbles over HQBN 1

Game nine of the Commanding General’s Intramural Soccer League regular season kicked off as 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment and 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion both emerged victorious at Felix Field July 7. The first game began with VMU-1 facing off against 3/11 at 5:30 p.m. Although it was a shutout that earned 3/11 12 goals, VMU-1

051027-M-0000A-013.jpg -

Tucker leave "Magnificent 7," and joins Coyotes

After having led his men of the “Magnificent Seventh” for two years, Col. Craig A. Tucker took his final bow as 7th Marine Regiment commanding officer in front of his Marines, Sailors, family, friends and distinguished guests.Tucker, a Kittery, Maine, native, transferred the regimental colors to Col. Blake Crowe during a change-of-command ceremony

Death benefits, insurance increase for service members

Compensation for the survivors of servicemembers who die in combat zones and insurance coverage for servicemembers will both increase significantly this year, a military pay official said today. An increase in death gratuity benefits from $12,500 to $100,000 already has taken effect, and Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance maximum coverage will

DoD changes emergency data form to prevent heartaches

Two recent sad cases highlight the need for service members to designate who should receive their remains if they are killed in action. DoD has changed the Record of Emergency Data Form - the DD From 93 - to require service members to designate exactly who should be declared the "person authorized to direct disposition" of remains. The change grew

Unit News Archive

Headquarters Marine Corps