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Gen. Dunford: III MEF is the rebalance to the Pacific May 5, 2015 — The Marine Corps’ new commandant came to Okinawa, Japan, March 24-26 to talk with Marines across the island.Gen. Joseph F. Dunford wanted to make sure the Marines here know what his expectations are for the present and future of the Corps. “My priorities are to make sure we have the warfighting capabilities we need, to address the maturity of our MORE

2015 Active Duty Fund Drive kicks off May 5, 2015 — Marines and sailors are being called upon to help contribute to the Active Duty Fund Drive for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society this year.The ADFD is an initiative by NMCRS to raise awareness of the programs and services it provides to active duty Marines and sailors as well as raise funds, according to the relief society’s website.Through MORE

American Red Cross equips Marines, contractors with life-saving techniques May 5, 2015 — Rows of baby dolls are lined up one by one along the desks of a classroom. There are human-like mannequins lying on the floor in a school-circle fashion. Gloves, face masks and gauze are placed by the desk chair of each awaiting student. It is time to learn how to save a life. Marines and Master Labor Contractors with Marine Corps Installations MORE

Marines Up Preparedness During America’s PrepareAthon! May 5, 2015 — Marine Corps Installations Pacific encourages members of the Marine Corps community to participate in the 2015 America’s PrepareAthon! Individuals who register to participate in the PrepareAthon! are counted among those who view preparedness – the readiness of Marines and their families to respond to a natural disaster, cyber or enemy-driven MORE

Typhoon preparedness information May 5, 2015 — With typhoon season beginning June 1 and continuing through Nov. 30, the island will remain in Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 4 during the season, meaning storms are possible within 72 hours. When a typhoon strikes, there may be little left untouched by the storm. Even when proper measures are taken to secure and protect personal property, MORE

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'Protective Bubble' Erected Around Recruit Training By Courtesy Story | July 8, 2020 Initial training for Navy and Marine Corps recruits is continuing, as the services have adapted to keep the training pipeline open while maintaining safety measures necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William F. Mullen, commanding general of Marine Corps Training and Education Command and Navy Rear Adm. Milton J. Sands, commander of Naval Service Training Command, briefed reporters at the Pentagon by telephone, July 7... MORE

III MEF Band and the JGSDF 15th Brigade Band perform together amidst COVID-19 By Lance Cpl. Brennan Beauton | July 8, 2020 The III Marine Expeditionary Force and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade bands performed together from June 15 to 18 on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The two bands came together to perform a rearrangement of “Cap’s Promise,” a piece composed by Henry Jackman, to thank all frontline workers, first responders and health care officials for all their contributions and continuing efforts while life surrounded by COVID-19 becomes the new normal... MORE

Camp Pendleton surfing culture provides a community of strength By Lance Cpl. Kerstin Roberts | July 7, 2020 It is common knowledge that nearly all Marine Corps duty stations are next to the ocean, and that surfing comes with the territory. With surfing comes a community strengthened by a shared desire to be mentally, emotionally, and physically strong, creating a basis for life-long friendships. Surfing truly is a more than just a sport; it is a community made up of people from all walks of life, whose similar interests unite them and allow them to support one another through the tribulations of life... MORE

Picnic turned rescue mission: Marines save family on Potomac By Sgt. Kirsten Spanu | July 2, 2020 Four Marines from Marine Corps Base Quantico saved the lives of a father and son on the Potomac River in Nanjemoy, Maryland, June 14, 2020. The Marines planned to spend the overcast Sunday relaxing on the water and having a picnic before the incident occurred. Before leaving on the boat that day, Cpl. Quinn J. Hurt, a photographer with Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Communication Strategy and Operations section and a Marin County, California, native, went over safety procedures with the rest of the Marines... MORE

20 OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PHOTOS FROM JUNE 2020 By Courtesy Story | July 1, 2020 From Marines in the ranges of Japan to those in the waters of Hawaii, these are 20 of the most influential photos from around the Marine Corps during the month of June... MORE

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