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Archive: January, 2019

Land Dogs versus Sea Dogs January 23, 2019 — The Hawaiian name for the monk seal is "ilio-holo-i-ka-uaua," which translates to “dog running in the rough water.” These solitary creatures are closely related to canines, and are considered one of the most endangered marine mammals on the planet; they are protected by both federal and state laws. MORE

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Archive: January, 2019

From temporary to permanent: the story of the 1st Marine Division White House January 31, 2019 — The building has withstood the test of time. It has seen generations of Marines enter and leave its halls. It has seen Marines off to several wars from the shores of Pacific Islands, the mountains of North Korea, the jungles of Vietnam and the deserts of the Middle East. It has served as the operational and cultural epicenter of the 1st Marine Division- the most storied and consequential Division in the United States Marine Corps. It has seen its share of history both for the division and the Corps. MORE

Marine Rifle Squads get upgraded night vision devices January 28, 2019 — An updated helmet-mounted night vision system is beginning to make its way to infantry units. MORE

2nd MLG Marines, Sailors participate in first Innovation Bootcamp January 28, 2019 — More than 30 Marines and Sailors with 2nd Marine Logistics Group participated in the first Innovation Bootcamp at Jacksonville, N.C., Dec. 10-14, 2018. MORE

Recycling and disposing HAZMAT for readiness January 25, 2019 — Imagine that a lithium ion battery is thrown away in the trash and taken to a landfill. It just happens to be summer time, and it is record hitting heat. The lithium ion battery that was improperly disposed of overheats and activates a chemical reaction within the battery that ignites it. This can be a very typical scenario, but with the right resources and education, easily avoidable. MORE

Fuel fires prepare ARFF for any situation January 25, 2019 — Marines assigned to Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conducted live-burn training Jan. 24 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. MORE

MCIPAC-MCB Camp Butler Order 3000.1: Unmanned Aircraft Systems January 24, 2019 — Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler has issued MCIPAC-MCB Camp Butler Order 3000.1 to ensure the safety and security of military personnel and facilities amidst the increasing popularity of Unmanned Aircraft Systems. MORE

Free tax preparation offered at MCB Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River January 24, 2019 — Beginning on Jan. 28, the tax center for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River will be open for walk-ins and appointments for service members to file their income taxes for free. MORE

School Liaisons can help ease PCS transition for families January 24, 2019 — When service members get orders to a new duty station, they are not the only ones who have to start over somewhere new. These moves can be especially difficult for their school-age children, who have to start over in a new school and make new friends, on top of the stresses that come with moving. MORE

Deployed Marine Captain trains for race in memory of daughter January 22, 2019 — U.S. Marine Capt. John Watkins has to get creative when it comes to training for the Santa Rosa MORE

Marines save airman’s life in Okinawa January 17, 2019 — Seven United States Marines played a vital role in saving the life of a U.S. Airman with 353rd MORE