FEBRUARY 9, 2024 - If you’re a military spouse or DoD ID cardholder looking for employment or assistance finding employment – military family members over the age 16, and retirees included – The Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) is designed to help you. FMEAP, a Marine Corps Community Services program, offers employment consulting, help with resume review, … [Read more...]
Wing Mourns 5 Marines Killed in Helicopter Crash Outside San Diego
FEBRUARY 8, 2024 - Five Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing have been confirmed deceased following a CH-53E helicopter crash on Feb. 6, 2024. Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd MAW issued the following statement, “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share the loss of … [Read more...]
DoD Representative Visits Quantico, Awards Three Marines
FEBRUARY 5, 2024 – Peter I. Belk, performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, recognized base personnel for promoting safety and occupational health, during a visit to the base on Feb. 1, 2024. “This was a fantastic opportunity to recognize the Marine Corps and the people at Quantico who make this mission happen every day,” Belk said. Belk … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Developing New Medium Tactical Truck
U.S. Marines with 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, cross a gap with a viper bridge during viper bridge training near Ostersund, Sweden, April 17, 2023. Marines are deployed to Norway as part of Marine Rotational Forces Europe 23.1 which focuses on regional engagements throughout Europe by conducting various exercises, arctic cold-weather and mountain warfare … [Read more...]
Marines Successfully Conclude Realistic Urban Training
U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/8, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), set security during military operations in urban terrain as part of Realistic Urban Training (RUT) on Fort Barfoot, Virginia, Jan. 18, 2024. RUT provides the 24th MEU the opportunity to operate in unfamiliar environments, integrate the units of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, … [Read more...]