By Marine Corps Cpl. Lucas Vega Marine Forces Reserve LANCASTER, Calif., March 20, 2012 – Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Escandon was going to lunch with his wife Feb. 26 when his instincts kicked in because he heard a woman screaming for help. He stepped out of his car and immediately knew something was not quite right. He scanned his surroundings and spotted a commotion … [Read more...]
OSCAR Program Helps Marines Help Each Other
If a Marine gets injured in combat, the response by those he serves with is immediate. If a Marine has problems handling operational stress, they are there for him just as quickly. To help Marines identify the stages of operational stress, the Operational Stress Control and Readiness program (OSCAR), is taught to all infantry battalions across the Marine Corps. Keeping with a … [Read more...]
Reducing Sexual Violence
Sgt. Jess Harvey Air Force Public Affairs Agency 3/14/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Wing Commanders' Guide was sent out to wing commanders recently and contains statistics, facts and talking points to help leaders encourage healthy conversations among their Airmen, which senior leaders say is paramount to eliminating sexual crimes in … [Read more...]
Marine Provides Security While Keeping Morale High
By Marine Corps Cpl. Michele Watson 1st Marine Logistics Group CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan, March 9, 2012 – Every service member deployed to Afghanistan has a story to tell. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew J. Kirby seemingly cannot stop grinning long enough to tell his. Despite the hardships faced while deployed to a combat zone, Kirby always has a smile on his face and is usually … [Read more...]
Obama Commemorates One Year Anniversary of 3/11 Disasters in Japan
As we mark one year since the catastrophic earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters in Japan, Michelle and I join all Americans in honoring the memory of the 19,000 victims lost or missing. We continue to be inspired by the Japanese people, who faced unimaginable loss with extraordinary fortitude. Their resilience and determination to rebuild stronger than before is an … [Read more...]