By Briana Erickson Las Vegas Review-Journal April 17, 2019 - 8:35 pm Marine Corps. veteran Alfred Taylor moved to Las Vegas for love, but ended up on the streets. He later visited the U.S. VETS office on Bonanza Road, seeking employment and a place to live, Taylor said. On Wednesday, he … [Read more...]
Vietnam Veteran In Memory Program
More than 3,600 veterans have been added to the In Memory Honor Roll since the program began. By Veterans Reporter News -June 4, 2019 What is In Memory?Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have died each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer and other … [Read more...]
The Corps is struggling to pump out JTACs amid growing operational demands
High demand for tactical air controllers is outpacing the Corps’ fixed wing capacity to support training requirements, according to the Corps’ recent aviation plan. To plug the gap, the Corps is looking at a couple of options to include expanding contracted air services and … [Read more...]
Why Trump asked the Wasp’s crew ‘electric or steam?’
President Donald Trump kicked off a Tuesday speech to the crew of the amphibious assault ship Wasp with a question — electric or steam? “So then let me ask you a question — catapult — right, the catapult system. Do you like electric or steam?” Trump said while calling for an audience voice vote … [Read more...]
Marine Corps spouses can now apply for $500 professional licensing reimbursement after PCS moves
Marine Corps spouses can now apply for reimbursement of up to $500 in costs paid for licensing and certification in order to continue working in their field after they relocate with their service member. This applies to spouses of active duty and active reserve Marines. They join … [Read more...]
Disabled Afghanistan veteran sets Guinness World Record for deadlift
Martin Tye was a lance corporal in the British Army in 2009 when a suicide bomber detonated his vehicle in the back of Tye’s Humvee. The subsequent explosion left Tye with no feeling from the knees down, and inflicted significant damage to his shoulder and lungs. Ten years later, Tye has … [Read more...]
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