Story by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 04.08.2016
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – More than 100 sergeants major, master gunnery sergeants, and master chief petty officers with I Marine Expeditionary Force gathered for a senior enlisted symposium at Camp Pendleton April 7-8, 2016....
Story by Sgt. Anna Albrecht | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.15.2016
In the midst of flashing lights, ringing bells and sleep-deprived gamblers at Harrah’s Resort in Valley Center, a row of men and women wearing their best formal evening attire walked through the chaos of the casino. The distinguished group escorted their dates, who were dressed to impress, as they made their way to gather for a professional dinner. While people outside the ballroom threw......
Story by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 03.02.2016
Small unit leaders in the infantry are called upon to carry out orders and make decisions on the battlefield, and at times making the seemingly impossible possible. This is because of the rigorous training in their craft and the development of their leadership skills. It’s that dedication that has been a hallmark of the Marine’s ethos since the Corps’ inception....
Story by Lance Cpl. Timothy Valero | 1st Marine Division | 02.26.2016
The fumes of diesel and oil surrounded Marines as they sat in the small, dimly lit hull of an Assault Amphibious Vehicle. The massive gate to the USS Essex’s (LHD 2) well deck slowly lowered, disappearing under the surface of the water. The AAV-7 jolted forward as the driver increased the speed as the end of the ramp approached. The Marines felt a brief instant of weightlessness as the AAV-7......
Story by Cpl. John Baker | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 02.22.2016
In a world filled with rapid advancement in technology, the Marine Corps is always looking for new ways to improve training, making it more realistic each step of the way....
Story by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 02.19.2016
The Marine Corps is the nation’s premier expeditionary force. It responds to global crises and defends America’s interests abroad in an ever changing environment. To ensure this force-in-readiness, senior officials use a realistic evaluation of worldwide threats to make recommendations that influence policy, and design extensive training....
Story by Cpl. April Price | I Marine Expeditionary Force | 02.11.2016
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – The Corps has a rich history of developing and employing leaders from the moments they step on the yellow foot prints as recruits, to the day they step off the parade deck and enter their next chapter of life. This development would not be possible without exceptional senior leadership. Master Gunnery Sgt. Martin G. Duarte, a staff secretary chief......
