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Training and Education Command

Quantico, Virginia

Program helps staff NCOs graduate into higher learning, earn degree

The Marine Corps is offering staff NCOs the opportunity to obtain their bachelor's degrees through the Staff Noncommissioned Officers Degree Completion Program. The program provides active duty staff NCOs the opportunity to earn bachelor's degrees as a full-time student, while receiving their regular pay and allowances during attendance. According

$7 million training facility underway

Construction crews, in coordination with Public Works, are continuing to break ground on the 47,600-square foot All Weather Training Facility that is being built near the 1st RTBn. physical training field. After years of planning and proposals, the funds were approved by Congress, and Public Works was awarded the $7 million contract in May 2003.

Commissary officials ease mad cow concerns

Officials at the Defense Commissary Agency have not overlooked America's beef industry "mad cow disease" scare that took place more than two weeks ago in the state of Washington. On Dec. 23 a single case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), also known as "mad cow disease," was reported, since then the U.S. Department of Agriculture has

Smooth Move now mandatory for personnel

The Tri-Command's Smooth Move program, which are classes designed to condense all vital and pertinent information associated with a military move into three and half hours, are now mandatory for all military personnel undergoing Permanent Change of Station orders or reaching their End of Active Service. The change mirrors the Relocation Assistance

Trim down in 2004, keep weight off

After the New Year, many people resolve to trim down and get into shape - the trouble is, keeping their New Year's resolution to lose weight and keep it off is easier said than done. Some people resort to crash dieting and deprive themselves of the food they crave, or hit the gym hard for a couple of weeks, then gradually taper off until they

TA changes for first time users

First time Tuition Assistance users will now encounter changes in the policies for application and acceptance into the program. The changes took place in October but have not affected first time TA users' class enrollment until now. The program's variations were put into place to ensure that service members are academically ready for the course,

PIFD stresses home safety during holidays

As Christmas lights and decorations adorn city streets and homes this holiday season, fire prevention for Tri-Command personnel becomes paramount. The Parris Island Fire Department's Fire Prevention Division has compiled some guidelines for Depot families to keep their homes safe from fire throughout the holidays and into the New Year. According to

Liberty Belles ring in holidays

The United Service Organization's show troupe, the Liberty Belles, along with the Parris Island Jazz Band, preformed a USO-style show straight from the 1940s at the Depot Lyceum Saturday. The 2003 Christmas Concert, hosted by Brig. Gen. Joseph J. McMenamin, commanding general MCRD/ERR, entertained members of the Tri-Command with performances

Above and beyond; Marine swims way to victory in Recruit Training

Private First Class Robert Trego, Platoon 1104, Delta Co., graduates today after a 13-week journey to become a Marine. So far, his Marine Corps experience tops his long list of accomplishments. However, he may never have marched across the parade deck had it not been for his unrelenting desire to be the best - that, and his love of swimming, which

RTR names McClure, McNeal NCO, Marine of the year

The Recruit Training Regiment awarded its NCO of the Year at Support Bn. Headquarters and its Marine of the Year at the 4th RTBn. Conference Room Dec. 2. Sergeant Josh McClure, an assistant recruit special screener at Naval Security Group, Support Bn., and Cpl. Christopher McNeal, a personnel administrator at 4th RTBn. S-1, were named RTR's top

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