The order also provides training regarding confidential evaluations. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps became the first branch of the military to sign provisions of the Brandon Act…
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Military Suicide Rates Rose in 1st Quarter of 2023
Highest quarterly rate since quarter 2 of 2021. The Defense Suicide Prevention Office reported that suicides among active-duty military personnel increased to 94 in the first quarter of…
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Defense Department to Launch Pre-K School Program in Japan
Program at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni expands access to early education in Defense Department schools. The Department of Defense has announced a pre-kindergarten program will open at…
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NCIS Warns Military Personnel Against Unsolicited Smartwatch Use
Security and secrecy are potentially undermined by unauthorized access to sensitive data. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has confirmed the receipt of unsolicited smartwatches via mail by…
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First Lady Delivers Marine Corps Graduation Speech
She references military members of her family and offers graduates encouragement and gratitude. First Lady Jill Biden spoke at the U.S. Marine Corp Graduation Ceremony on Friday at…
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Marine Camp Waters Found to Increase Parkinson’s Risk
Research shows chemical TCE in Camp Lejeune waters increased risk by 70 percent. A study released recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that contaminated…
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Marine Corps Launches New Information Command
The commander of USMC cyberspace and space commands will head the intel force. The Marine Corps has announced the creation of a new two-star command, the Marine Corps…
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USMC Continues Hospital Ship Mission
“Continuing Promise 2022“ mission provides medical and humanitarian aid to the Caribbean and Americas. The U.S. Marine Corps announced that it would continue its hospital ship mission known…
Read MoreNew Report Ranks U.S. Military as “Weak”
The lowest rank the nation’s armed forces has received in 9 years. Each year, the Heritage Foundation puts out its Index of U.S. Military Strength. In their report for…
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Secretary Blinken Attends Toys for Tots Event
Expresses appreciate for department staff and Marine Corps commitment. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken delivered remarks as the State Department participated in the Marine Corps Reserve’s…
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