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Assistant Commandant for the Marine Corps Gen. Gary Thomas talks with Naval Postgraduate School Information Warfare student Marine Corps Capt. Matt Dunovant during a visit to the university, Dec. 9. - Assistant Commandant for the Marine Corps Gen. Gary Thomas talks with Naval Postgraduate School Information Warfare student Marine Corps Capt. Matt Dunovant during a visit to the university, Dec. 9.

Marine Corps Assistant Commandant Explores Emerging Concepts, Capabilities at NPS

On a trip to observe emerging technologies in practice, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Gary Thomas, accompanied by five other general officers, visited the Naval Postgraduate School, December 9, to engage directly with university faculty and students from key labs and institutes about the implications of their research on future concepts and capabilities for the Marine Corps...

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A U.S. Marine waves to families while dressed as Santa Claus on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 5. - A U.S. Marine waves to families while dressed as Santa Claus on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 5.

Happy Holidays: Santa, Marines fly over Pendleton, North County neighborhoods

With COVID-19 looming over the holiday season, many families have been forced to alter plans and, in some cases, stop their yearly traditions. One of the most popular traditions taking an operational pause this year is children getting the chance to visit with Santa and tell him all their hopes and dreams when it comes to what will be under the Christmas tree. It’s hard to maintain social distance while sitting on Santa’s knee...

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A U.S. Navy sailor introduces himself to the Brazilian Navy and Marine Corps leadership aboard the Brazilian Naval frigate Uniâo (F 45), Oct. 27. - A U.S. Navy sailor introduces himself to the Brazilian Navy and Marine Corps leadership aboard the Brazilian Naval frigate Uniâo (F 45), Oct. 27.

U.S. Navy, Marine Corps officers embark on Brazilian ship

Planners from U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South participated in a Brazilian Navy maritime engagement aboard the Brazilian Naval frigate Uniâo (F 45) off the northeast coast of Brazil, October 27 to November 5. The two U.S. officers are subject matter experts in amphibious operations, speak Portuguese and have significant experience in the region. They embarked and integrated with the Brazilian Navy and Marine Corps for ten days at sea in order to observe their planning process, exchange best practices and increase interoperability between the two nations...

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A U.S. Marine uncases the American flag during a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 20. - A U.S. Marine uncases the American flag during a ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 20.

Uncase the colors: 1st Network Battalion is born

Traditionally, military services hold ceremonies for units being activated, deactivated or changing commanders. The continuation of these ceremonies are passed on to future generations of service members to honor those who served the unit. “The uncasing of the colors is unique, it establishes that first operational unit,” said U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Juliet Calvin, the battalion commander for 1st Network Battalion, Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group...

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Okinawa Prefectural Government representatives met with Marine Corps Installations Pacific leadership and medical health professionals to discuss COVID-19 related information on Camp Foster Naval Hospital, July 15. - Okinawa Prefectural Government representatives met with Marine Corps Installations Pacific leadership and medical health professionals to discuss COVID-19 related information on Camp Foster Naval Hospital, July 15.

US Marine Corps working together with Okinawa Prefectural Government for COVID-19 control effort

Since late March, the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa has been implementing strict safety measures including restricting activities off base to minimize the spread of COVID-19. After the infection surged in early July, with two clusters of infections discovered on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Camp Hansen, the Marine Corps worked ceaselessly to ensure the safety and protection of the U.S. military and the Okinawan communities. With deliberate force health-protection efforts, the Marine Corps was able to subside the spread of infection...

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