The most influential level of leadership is at the Squad — where the majority of our Soldiers reside. "Squad" extends beyond a traditional infantry squad to any small-unit group of Soldiers, connected by a squad leader, who has the most direct impact on their lives. Soldiers never fight alone, the unbreakable bonds forged through shared hardship and unending support for one another are the...
The Big Red One Year of the NCO is the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley’s program to further develop our NCO Corps and recognize their contributions, both personal and professional, to the 1st Infantry Division. The Big Red One recognizes the importance of our NCO Corps. NCO’s education, fitness and leadership development are enhanced through 1st Infantry Division initiatives and...
U.S. Navy Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward Byers to be awarded the Medal of Honor Feb. 29, 2016, for actions during the rescue of an American hostage in Afghanistan Dec. 9, 2012.
This is a feature page includes news and feature stories about stand-out Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton that have made an impact to the installation, surrounding community or their hometown.
U.S. Central Command's Innovation Oasis is a “Shark Tank”-like innovation competition that highlights select servicemembers and civilian ideas, inventions, and processes to be presented for possible implementation.
This feature page highlights a Spanish-language video testimonial of a Central American woman who voluntarily shares her terrifying journey to the north. The migrants endured horrific acts of violence and sexual abuse from smugglers, or coyotes. Their stories highlight the severe dangers of making the journey and add credibility to official campaign messages. This is one of many such accounts....
Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford became the 19th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Oct. 1, 2015. Prior to assuming the role of principal military advisor to the president, defense secretary and National Security Council, Dunford was the 36th commandant of the Marine Corps. Commissioned in 1977, Dunford served as an infantry officer at all levels, including commanding the 5th Marine...
