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An update to the Career Intermission Pilot Program may delay some officers participation in the program. According to Marine administrative message 212/14 officers will not be able to participate in CIPP if they are already selected for promotion to the next higher grade. Visit the MARADMIN for more information. - An update to the Career Intermission Pilot Program may delay some officers participation in the program. According to Marine administrative message 212/14 officers will not be able to participate in CIPP if they are already selected for promotion to the next higher grade. Visit the MARADMIN for more information.

Effective immediately, female Marines in grades E6 through E7 and O1 through O3, and female naval medical officers, chaplains and hospital corpsmen of the same grades, may be affiliated or assigned to select billets in certain 4th Marine Division and Force Headquarters Group units. See Marine administrative message 182/14 for more information. - Effective immediately, female Marines in grades E6 through E7 and O1 through O3, and female naval medical officers, chaplains and hospital corpsmen of the same grades, may be affiliated or assigned to select billets in certain 4th Marine Division and Force Headquarters Group units. See Marine administrative message 182/14 for more information.

Cpl. Cecil Otieno, a supply clerk with 4th Dental Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, attends his Platoon Leaders Class phase one graduation practice in July 2013. Otieno was the third squad leader. In July this year, he will attend the second phase of PLC and plans on being commissioned in May 2015, after he earns his degree. - Cpl. Cecil Otieno, a supply clerk with 4th Dental Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, attends his Platoon Leaders Class phase one graduation practice in July 2013. Otieno was the third squad leader. In July this year, he will attend the second phase of PLC and plans on being commissioned in May 2015, after he earns his degree.

Following the Washington Navy Yard shooting on Sept. 16, 2013, the Marine Corps has conducted a comprehensive review and identified in the policies related to the handling, storage and accountability of privately-owned firearms and ammunition aboard its installations. According to Marine Administrative Message 176/14, all commanders will review and update their current local directives concerning privately-owned firearms to ensure good order, discipline, security and force protection remain constant aboard their respective installations. - Following the Washington Navy Yard shooting on Sept. 16, 2013, the Marine Corps has conducted a comprehensive review and identified in the policies related to the handling, storage and accountability of privately-owned firearms and ammunition aboard its installations. According to Marine Administrative Message 176/14, all commanders will review and update their current local directives concerning privately-owned firearms to ensure good order, discipline, security and force protection remain constant aboard their respective installations.

Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve, addresses the crowd during a ceremony to commemorate the arrival of the first Marine Corps Reserve KC-130J to Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on March 18. - Lt. Gen. Richard Mills, the commander of Marine Forces Reserve, addresses the crowd during a ceremony to commemorate the arrival of the first Marine Corps Reserve KC-130J to Marine Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 234, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing during a ceremony aboard Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base on March 18.

Camp Atterbury, Ind. - A foot-mobile M98A2 Javelin team fires at a target down range during their Reserve forces drill period training, March 15, 2014, at a firing range on Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Center. Firing a javelin missile is a rare opportunity for the Marines, considered by many to be a once in a lifetime practice shoot. The Marines are with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division.(Marine Corps photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/released) - Camp Atterbury, Ind. - A foot-mobile M98A2 Javelin team fires at a target down range during their Reserve forces drill period training, March 15, 2014, at a firing range on Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Center. Firing a javelin missile is a rare opportunity for the Marines, considered by many to be a once in a lifetime practice shoot. The Marines are with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division.(Marine Corps photo by Cpl. J. Gage Karwick/released)

According to MARADMIN 107/14, since 1983, April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention month. Every April, across the country, service members and families recognize and are made aware of the negative impacts abuse has on the military community. Commands are encouraged to support coordinated community prevention efforts between parents, local agencies and Marine Corps Community Services. - According to MARADMIN 107/14, since 1983, April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention month. Every April, across the country, service members and families recognize and are made aware of the negative impacts abuse has on the military community. Commands are encouraged to support coordinated community prevention efforts between parents, local agencies and Marine Corps Community Services.

Students and faculty sing the Marines’ Hymn during Sergeants Course Class 6-13 graduation ceremony Oct. 4, 2013, at Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. - Students and faculty sing the Marines’ Hymn during Sergeants Course Class 6-13 graduation ceremony Oct. 4, 2013, at Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, helps a child into the turret of a military humvee at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game. - Staff Sgt. Tarath Thlang, the communications chief for Headquarters Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, helps a child into the turret of a military humvee at the Armed Forces Adventure Area in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 30, 2013. The AFAA was the official fan zone for spectators of the 2013 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl to interact with service members and their gear before, during and after the game.

Lance Cpls. Irvin Jerez (left) and Michael Rivera, with Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45 work with Marty Rapp, the work leader for the MRAP section Dec. 16, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. The Marines worked side-by-side with civilians who work full time in support of Exercise Support Division's mission to repair equipment used during various training exercises at the Combat Center. - Lance Cpls. Irvin Jerez (left) and Michael Rivera, with Combat Logistics Battalion 451, Combat Logistics Regiment 45 work with Marty Rapp, the work leader for the MRAP section Dec. 16, 2013 aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. The Marines worked side-by-side with civilians who work full time in support of Exercise Support Division's mission to repair equipment used during various training exercises at the Combat Center.