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Archive: September, 2018

The making of a Chief: Earning the anchor September 14, 2018 — U.S. Navy Sailors from multiple units were promoted to chief petty officer during a Chief Petty Officers Pinning Ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 14, 2018. MORE

VMM-363 Dedication Ceremony September 11, 2018 — A dedication ceremony for the arrival of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 will take place Sept. 21, at their new hangar on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay. MORE

We’re just getting started: MAIC aboard MCBH September 11, 2018 — U.S. Marines with various units aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii participated in the second day of Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructors Course at the football field, MCBH, Sept. 11, 2018. MORE

A tour of MCTAB capabilities September 6, 2018 — As the superior installation for warfighters, Marine Corps Base Hawaii is not a single base for training. Several sites are operated and maintained by the installation, compromising of several bases and properties throughout Oahu. One such location is Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), located on the Eastern edge of Oahu, in Waimanalo. Bellows includes scenic beaches, lush forest terrain and one of the most technologically advanced training areas in the U.S. Marine Corps. MORE

Passing on the Torch: 63 years of combined experience retire from MCBH September 5, 2018 — Keeping a military installation operational takes a team of dedicated service members and civilian employees working together for one common goal. That goal for the S-3/5 department is providing a superior installation that supports our warfighters. MORE

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Archive: September, 2018

Suicide education and awareness September 28, 2018 — As Suicide Prevention month carries on, Behavioral Health staff encourage education and awareness of the difficult topic as key elements in prevention, throughout September aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. MORE

Wasp ARG, 31st MEU conduct DATF drill in the South China Sea September 28, 2018 — USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit conducted an integrated MORE

Marine killed in action at the Chosin Reservoir receives final send off from Fox Company September 27, 2018 — Sgt. Justus Branson, a platoon sergeant with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, looked 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

MCTSSA Marine rushes to aid car crash victim September 25, 2018 — A Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity Marine was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Sept. 12, for live-saving actions he took to aid a car crash victim in August. MORE

Bringing uniformity to defensive tactics September 24, 2018 — The Marine Corps implemented a new standardized defensive tactics course to help military law enforcement better defend themselves and be able to properly handle suspects up close. MORE

SPMAGTF-SC Camp named for Marine hero September 20, 2018 — Marines have reported for rotations of the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command for years deploying to a small compound of wooden huts tucked in the corner of this historic place. This semi-secluded area has been known for years as Alpha Block, but this that changed with the renaming of the Marine camp. MORE

Two K9s retired to homes of their handlers September 14, 2018 — Two four-footed police officers ended their long careers with the Marine Corps Police Department aboard MCLB Barstow by getting their forever homes with their human partners, Sept. 12. MORE

MCTSSA personnel welcomes Vietnam veterans, share legacy September 13, 2018 — Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity welcomed Vietnam veterans from Marine Air Support Squadron 3 to MCTSSA’s headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton this summer. MORE

Food pantry organizations lend helping hand to Camp Pendleton service members and families September 11, 2018 — The Food Pantry Ministry is a ministry that collects food donations and provides the food to members of the ministry or anyone in need . MORE