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New PFT; More pull-ups, more crunches, shorter run time April 24, 2017 — “America expects its Marine Corps to be the most ready when the Nation is least ready,” said General Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps. “There are significant adjustments to the Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness Test scoring tables, requiring most Marines to demonstrate greater performance to meet the new minimum and maximum standards. We will monitor the effects of these adjustments for two years and then adjust if required to ensure our standards continue to contribute to the effectiveness of our force and enhance our ability to respond when our Nation calls.” MORE

Marksmanship coaches in training fire on newly implemented course of fire April 17, 2015 — Marines with Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course 4-15 were the first cycle of coaches in training to fire on the newly revised tables of fire at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The coaches trained in how to aid shooters using the new streamlined shooting scenarios, Tables 2 through 6, replacing Tables 2 through 4d. Coaches practiced using the new tables on April 13, 2015, at the Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility. MORE

CMC spreads word to MCB Hawaii July 19, 2013 — The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, visited Marine Corps Base Hawaii and talked about several topics affecting the Marine Corps. MORE

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Marine Corps Birthday Run Begins Week of Celebrations November 6, 2019 — Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. MORE

Carolina MAGTF leaders double down on readiness with CMC's housing outreach program March 5, 2019 — As Camp Lejeune continues recovery from Hurricane Florence, II Marine Expeditionary Force and base leadership will increase its engagement with service members to understand if assistance is needed on the home front to maintain personal and operational readiness. MORE

PFT/CFT Update September 25, 2018 — Marine Corps MARADMIN 539/18 announced three major changes to MCO 6100.3A affecting the standard Physical Fitness and Combat Fitness Tests, beginning January 1, 2019 for the PFT and July 1, 2019 for the CFT to increase the Corps’ overall physical fitness and combat effectiveness. MORE

CMC Speaks at the Reagan National Defense Forum December 4, 2017 — Senior military officials, defense industry leaders, and experts gathered at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, Dec. 2, 2017, to discuss the "crisis" facing the United States. MORE

Marine Commandant Orders Operational Reset for Aviation Units August 12, 2017 — General Robert B. Neller, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, directed U.S. Marine Corps aviation units to conduct an operational reset for a 24 hour-period where no flight operations will take place but no operational commitments will be impacted. MORE

Hawaii Marines conduct new PFT March 18, 2017 — “America expects its Marine Corps to be the most ready when the Nation is least ready,” said General Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps. “There are significant adjustments to the Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness Test scoring tables, requiring most Marines to demonstrate greater performance to meet the new minimum and maximum standards. We will monitor the effects of these adjustments for two years and then adjust if required to ensure our standards continue to contribute to the effectiveness of our force and enhance our ability to respond when our Nation calls.” MORE

Gen. Neller visits Okinawa: Q&A with Marines October 14, 2016 — Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller toured Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Okinawa, MORE

Commandant awards, honors top performing Marines May 12, 2016 — Marines gathered from around the Corps at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, May 11, 2016, for MORE

CMC, SMMC visit Marines at tip of the spear November 23, 2015 — The 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, and the Sgt. Maj. of the Marine MORE

Gen. Neller begins initial tour with Marines as commandant October 2, 2015 — Gen. Robert B. Neller made his first visit with Marines as the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps MORE