Commandant intends to rotate every Marine into combat zonesBy Sgt. Ethan E. RockeHeadquarters Marine CorpsMarine officials are working to identify the approximately 33,000 Marines who have not been tapped for service in Iraq or Afghanistan and get them to deployable units, a III Marine Expeditionary Force official said recently.
The effort was initiat ... Full Story . . . (Submitted on: Feb. 2, 2007)
Commandant, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visit San Diego By - Compiled by MCRD Public Affairs Headquarters Marine CorpsThe 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway, made his first visit to the depot and Naval Medical Center San Diego as commandant, to share his guidance and vision for the Marine Corps Jan. 18.
Conway, accompanied by his right hand ... Full Story . . . (Submitted on: Feb. 2, 2007)
1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward) changes authority in ceremony By Cpl. Wayne EdmistonHeadquarters Marine CorpsCol. David M. Richtsmeier, commanding officer of 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), transferred authority of the logistics combat element of Multinational Forces West to Brig. Gen. James A. Kessler, commandi ... Full Story . . . (Submitted on: Feb. 2, 2007)
Corpsmen, Marines save lives in western Al AnbarBy Cpl. Luke Blom2nd Marine DivisionWhen Sgt. Nathaniel Tatum heard a loud “Boom” while on a security patrol through the windswept streets of this Euphrates River city, he didn’t think about how to react to the improvised explosive device (IED) blast – he simply “let the training take ... Full Story . . . (Submitted on: Feb. 2, 2007)
Chaplain's right hand man: Marine's first step in God's chain of commandBy Lance Cpl. Eric C. Schwartz2nd Marine DivisionPetty Officer 2nd Class Shawn Johnson personifies a lion and a lamb congruently with his towering, slightly-aggressive appearance, which is equal in size to his warm heart and caring personality.
It’s his job as a religious program specialist to b ... Full Story . . . (Submitted on: Feb. 2, 2007)
4th Marines explore historic Philippine battle siteBy Lance Cpl. Bryan A. PetersonMCB Camp ButlerMore than 20 Marine leaders with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, recently visited a World War II battle site in the Republic of the Philippines where one of the unit's most disappointing battles took place - The Battle of Corregidor.
Lea ... Full Story . . . (Submitted on: Feb. 1, 2007)