H1N1 still a threat
March 9, 2010 — 2009 was a year of firsts, the first African-American president for the United States, first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Economics and the first time since 1968 that the World Health Organization issued a global pandemic for influenza.Since the H1N1 virus’ first outbreaks in North America in April 2009, it has claimed more than 13,000 lives. In MORE
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Seaman to Admiral Program helps sailors on road to commissioning
March 8, 2010 — For enlisted sailors who wish to become commissioned officers there is now a program offered by the Navy that allows them to do just that.The Seaman to Admiral 21 Program is available to all sailors who demonstrate they have the traits that are sought in a naval officer. However, there are some things that are required of applicants.“Candidates MORE
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MGySgt McLaurin retires after 32 years of service
March 8, 2010 — Marines, sailors, family and friends joined together in making the family readiness officer for Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Master Gunnery Sgt. Marcia McLaurin’s last day in the Marine Corps a memorable one during her retirement ceremony at Liversedge Field, March 8.“First and foremost I thank my lord and MORE
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Beyond the Brief offers deployment assistance
March 3, 2010 — Fifteen spouses attended the Casualty Brief – CACO, the Process, a class in the Beyond the Brief series offered by the Marine Corps Family Building Team, March 3. The class taught spouses of Marines and sailors the legal process and benefits they are eligible for if their loved one dies.“If there was one class I would recommend most it would be MORE
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Commander of MARFORRES speaks at luncheon
March 3, 2010 — More than 100 Marines, sailors and retirees gathered at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, for the Marine Corps Association Foundation’s first luncheon of the year, March 3. The luncheons bring together Marines, both active duty and retired, so they can not only mingle, but share information and knowledge amongst the MORE
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MCAF luncheon held for active duty, retired Marines, sailors
March 3, 2010 — More than 100 Marines, sailors and retirees gathered at the Paradise Point Officer’s Club, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, for the Marine Corps Association Foundation’s first luncheon of the year, March 3. The luncheons bring together Marines, both active duty and retired, so they can not only mingle, but share information and knowledge amongst the MORE
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Safe Harbor keeps safe-eye on wounded
March 1, 2010 — Being injured is often a service member’s worst nightmare. He can feel alone and more vulnerable than ever. Worst of all he may be entitled to services that he may never receive because no one in his command knew they were available.Fortunately, there is an organization that has helped to end this nightmare for seriously wounded sailors, Coast MORE
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New EWS seminar helps accomplish mission, promotes Marines
March 1, 2010 — For a Marine captain an important step in becoming a major is attending the Expeditionary Warfare School. However, this is sometimes hard to achieve especially in a time of increased deployments.Fortunately, EWS has added a third format to help students achieve this all-important requirement in a very timely manner. “The program is different MORE
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MCCS holds Employer Recruitment Day
March 1, 2010 — Marines milled about the small auditorium. Some came prepared with copies of their resumes ready hand to potential employers. Others came with no specific job in mind, but rather curiosity about what possible job opportunities awaited them outside the gate.However, this was not a normal, run-of-the-mill job fair. It was the first Employer MORE
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