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The Marine Corps calls upon volunteers to support the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force activating in June 2014, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. According to MARADMIN 252/14, the GCEITF will be comprised of male and female, active and Reserve volunteers. Female Marines will be trained in a combat-arms military occupational specialty and male volunteers will continue with their primary MOS. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Mancuso, Paul S. Combat Camera, SOI-E/Released) - The Marine Corps calls upon volunteers to support the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force activating in June 2014, at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. According to MARADMIN 252/14, the GCEITF will be comprised of male and female, active and Reserve volunteers. Female Marines will be trained in a combat-arms military occupational specialty and male volunteers will continue with their primary MOS. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by CWO2 Mancuso, Paul S. Combat Camera, SOI-E/Released)

A family from Cherry Point, N.C. launches a canoe into the water at Pelican Point Marina. This is one of the types of recreational activities available at some bases. Semper Fit is requesting input from military base personnel about their interests in recreational activities available. For more information, see Marine administrative message 226/14. - A family from Cherry Point, N.C. launches a canoe into the water at Pelican Point Marina. This is one of the types of recreational activities available at some bases. Semper Fit is requesting input from military base personnel about their interests in recreational activities available. For more information, see Marine administrative message 226/14.

Marines in the Active Reserve program may now be eligible for an early voluntary retirement as a part of the Temporary Early Retirement Authority program. For a full list of eligibility requirements and more information, see Marine administrative message 138/14. - Marines in the Active Reserve program may now be eligible for an early voluntary retirement as a part of the Temporary Early Retirement Authority program. For a full list of eligibility requirements and more information, see Marine administrative message 138/14.

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.

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.