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All Hands Message from the Acting Secretary of the Navy April 9, 2020 — To all of our Sailors, Marines, civilians and military families, I am honored to return to the Navy-Marine Corps Team as your acting secretary. From my years as an officer in the United States Navy, and my prior service as an enlisted Soldier in the United States Army, I am keenly aware of the sacrifices you make, and the dedication you show, every day in service to our Nation. Thank you for your dedicated service. I look forward to serving alongside you... MORE

Military Saves Month proclamation signing April 9, 2020 — U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Camp Smedley D. Butler, signed the Military Saves Month proclamation at building one on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan March 30. The month of April is recognized as “Military Saves Month” and serves to encourage those in the military community to focus on financial readiness and to raise awareness of the financial resources available to them... MORE

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Implements Changes to Combat COVID-19 April 8, 2020 — Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton has seen a variety of changes over the past few weeks in response to COVID-19. The installation has always put the health and well-being of all personnel and their families as its top priority, which is why each change has been carefully and quickly made to adapt to the surrounding environment while continuing to provide critical services key to mission success. MORE

Corps fields next-generation body armor to Marines April 7, 2020 — The Marine Corps has begun fielding a next-generation protective vest that provides improved fit, form and function for Marines. The Plate Carrier Generation III is a lightweight plate carrying system that guards against bullets and fragmentation when coupled with protective plates... MORE

31st MEU cyber operations section attaches, deploys for first time, increasing active defense in cyberspace April 6, 2020 — In the same way that the ships of the USS America Expeditionary Strike Group patrol the seas to provide safety and maritime security against any threat, so too do the Marines of Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Internal Defensive Measures in the cyber realm, according to 2nd Lt. Adam Kosianowski, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit DCO-IDM officer in charge... MORE

Marine Corps Observes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month throughout April April 3, 2020 — “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission,” a powerful concept recognized throughout the Marine Corps as the ongoing theme for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. For 16 years, the Marine Corps has recognized April as a time to raise awareness and educate Marines on the uncomfortable reality of sexual assault with the ultimate goal of prevention. Regardless of rank, every Marine plays a role in ensuring the Marine Corps maintains a climate true to its core values... MORE

Marine Corps Recognizes April as Month of the Military Child April 3, 2020 — The Marine Corps joins the nation in dedicating the month of April as Month of the Military Child. The theme for 2020, “Stand up for Kids,” emphasizes the power of a safe, caring adult in the life of every child. According to the Department of Defense, there are approximately 118,000 Marine Corps children dependents. While most events have been postponed due to COVID-19, bases and communities will continue to honor Month of the Military Child where possible and emphasize the important role children play in the Marine Corps and local communities... MORE

Marine Corps Recruiting Command Transitions to Digital, Telephonic Prospecting April 2, 2020 — Amid the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Marine Corps Recruiting Command is taking steps to protect its recruiters, its applicants, their families and the communities where they live and serve by dramatically limiting face-to-face interactions with the public. Effective immediately, MCRC will temporarily transition to prospecting entirely via digital and telephonic means, and Marine Recruiters will no longer meet with new applicants in person... MORE

Protecting our people protects our mission – SAAPM Month 2020 April 1, 2020 — Members of the U.S. military community across Marine Corps Base Camp Butler observe Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month April 1 – 30. SAAPM is an opportunity to highlight Marine Corps Sexual Assault Prevention and Response progress and ensure momentum continues. According to MARADMIN 133/20, April will mark the 16th annual Department of Defense observance of SAAPM with the ongoing theme, “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission.” MORE