Story by Sgt. Marc Marmeto | 134th Public Affairs Detachment | 10.21.2024
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment held a change of command ceremony on Oct. 19 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson....
Story by Ashley Calingo | Marine Corps Systems Command | 10.03.2017
Innovation. Vision. Initiative. Those are the reasons Lt. Col. Marcus Mainz envisioned the Tactical Decision Kit, or TDK. The Marine Corps Rapid Capabilities Office, in collaboration with the Office of Naval Research, developed the TDK which uses technology that allows Marines and Sailors to train virtually on or off duty, and test their decision-making skills from the barracks....
Story by Cpl. Corey Dabney | Regional Command Southwest | 01.12.2014
A leader is someone capable of setting an example for others to emulate and who strives for excellence. Every Marine is a leader, but one Marine serving with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, stood out among his peers and earned a combat meritorious promotion....
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Larry Foos | Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa | 11.06.2009
While on convoy patrol one day in late October, U.S. Army Sgt. Hipolito Nieves noticed a wet spot on the ground on Hill 63, a checkpoint outside Camp Lemonnier. He called over his convoy commander who confirmed that someone was just there and likely fled upon their approach. They searched the area and found no one. The commander called it a defensive posture, one of many patrols conducted......
