Transition of leadership is not just a routine event; it's a significant moment symbolizing continuity, excellence, and the passing of the torch of responsibility. Such transitions are particularly notable when it involves the position of Sergeant Major. Recently, the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) (MEU(SOC)) witnessed a change in its Sergeant Major, marking a momentous occasion steeped in tradition and the pursuit of excellence.U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Horr, who previously held the position of the Sergeant Major of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), officially handed over his responsibilities during a formal relief and appointment ceremony to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Taylor on
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U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducted a scenario-driven training for counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 15-17.The purpose of the training was to assess, refine, and validate counter-UAS tactics, techniques, and procedures and to build confidence among 2nd LAAD Battalion Marines in conducting counter-UAS missions. Events such as this give 2nd LAAD Battalion the opportunity to train, educate, and eventually provide subject-matter experts in support of establishing counter-UAS programs across 2nd MAW. These counter-UAS programs will be critical for 2nd MAW’s ability to identify and
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During the month of April, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is held to honor personnel in the public safety community for their dedicated service to our communities within Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, Stone Bay Rifle Range, Marine Forces Special Operations Command, and the Greater Sandy Run Area. Oftentimes, these unsung heroes are overlooked when it comes to the vital role that they play in emergency services as a whole. Becoming aware of, and understanding their jobs, is a step towards appreciating these “Angels on Airwaves.”Telecommunicators answer 911 and non-emergency calls, providing the verbal first responder assistance to the caller. They assist citizens every single
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Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Lejeune-New River is set to open a new child development center (CDC) on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in spring of 2025. This will be the eighth CDC that MCCS Lejeune-New River operates, and the second CDC located on the air station.The new CDC will add 82 more childcare spaces to support service members assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River. Both installations have recently experienced an uptick in the demand for available seats, which led Marine Corps Installations East (MCIEAST) and MCAS New River to search for an available building to meet it. The CDC will be located in Building AS-207 on Curtis Road with renovations set to begin April 15, 2024. AS-207 was
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A new form of satellite communication is now being used by Marines of 2d Marine Division (MARDIV), II Marine Expeditionary Force. Starshield, a commercial wideband satellite communications service, is being implemented across units in the 2d MARDIV as a commercial solution for wideband satellite communications as well as joint, coalition, and partner forces.What makes Starshield more efficient than previous military satellites is its ability to use a proliferated low earth orbit, providing a higher bandwidth and low latency services. These capabilities allow Starshield to transport data much faster, making it easier for security reasons and a variety of information exchange requirements.“At a recent Service Level Training Event our unit was
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It is with great sadness that the Marine Corps announces the death of the 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Alfred M. Gray. General Gray died March 20, 2024 in Alexandria, Virginia, after a brief stay in hospice care. “Today I mourn with all Marines, past and present, the loss of our 29th Commandant, Gen. Gray,” said Gen. Eric M. Smith, 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps. “He was a ‘Marine’s Marine’—a giant who walked among us during his career and after, remaining one of the Corps’ dearest friends and advocates even into his twilight. His contributions are many, including the development of our maneuver warfare doctrine, Warfighting, which remains, to this day, the philosophic bedrock of how we fight as Marines. Although he
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