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U.S., ROK MARINES COMPETE FOR BEST RANGER AT KMEP 15-12

3 Oct 2015

U.S. and ROK Marines compete for best ranger at KMEP 15-12 Republic of Korea Marine ranger instructors act as belay men during a company competition among integrated teams of ROK and U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program at Yooghuk Dae, Munseu San Mountain, Republic of Korea, Sept. 11,…

GEN. NELLER BEGINS INITIAL TOUR WITH MARINES AS COMMANDANT

Military, U.S.

3 Oct 2015

By Cpl. Kathy Nunez, Commandant of the Marine Corps MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Gen. Robert B. Neller made his first visit with Marines as the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Oct. 1, 2015. Neller relieved Gen. Joseph F. Dunford,…

Three San Diego Based Destroyers Relocating to Everett, Wash.

Military

3 Oct 2015

From Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs SAN DIEGO (NNS) — The U.S. Navy announced the homeport change of three Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers today. USS Gridley(DDG 101), USS Sampson(DDG 102), and USS Kidd(DDG 100) will relocate from San Diego to Naval Station Everett, Wash., in 2016. The…

USS Ronald Reagan Arrives in Japan to Support Security, Stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region

Military

3 Oct 2015

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke, USS Ronald Reagan Public Affairs YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) for the first time as the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, Oct. 1. Ronald Reagan’s…

Cyber Security Awareness Month

Military, Technology

2 Oct 2015

By Vice Adm. Ted N. Branch Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance (N2/N6) “OPM (Office of Personnel and Management) reveals 21.5M affected in background investigation data breach” – Fierce Government IT, 9 July 2015 “Pentagon shuts down Joint Chiefs’ email network” – Engadget, 28 July 2015 “Hacker Cracks…

Remote-controlled weapons augment Soldiers on perimeter at NIE 16.1

Military

2 Oct 2015

By David Vergun www.army.mil FORT BLISS, Texas (Army News Service, Sept. 28, 2015) — Remotely-controlled weapons systems have drastically reduced the number of Soldiers needed for perimeter security at an expeditionary base camp here. “Every Soldier I have assigned to securing the perimeter is one I don’t have that can…

USA soccer kicks off Military World Games

Military, Sports

2 Oct 2015

October 1, 2015 By Gary Sheftick www.army.mil USA goalkeeper Staff Sgt. Joshua Blodgett leaps to try and stop a shot by South Korea’s Jo Dongkun during the opening competition of the Conseil International du Sport Militaire World Games in Mungyeong, South Korea, Sept. 30, 2015. MUNGYEONG, South Korea (Army News…

70 YEARS LATER: 2ND MARDIV MARINE, MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT, RETURNS HOME

Military

2 Oct 2015

By Cpl. Paul S. Martinez, II Marine Expeditionary Force KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Honoring the Marines of the past is one way we keep the spirit of the Marine Corps strong. The history of our nation has seen many battles, and in the chaos men have been left behind, but the…

Force Recon Marines show no fear, jump from thousands of feet

Military

2 Oct 2015

Louisburg, North Carolina – U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a high altitude low opening (HALO) jump during category 3 sustainment training in Louisburg, N.C., June 2, 2015. The training allowed the Marines to practice proper techniques and procedures while…