Noah Furbush is seeking to become a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps through the Officer Candidate Course at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School. Furbush is a 2018 graduate of the University of Michigan where he played linebacker on the football team and was recognized as an Academic All-American by the Big Ten Collegiate Athletic Conference. Marine Officers are...
Marine Officers are entrusted with leading Marines and making the tough decisions required to win our Nation’s battles. In order to fill our officer ranks, we’re looking for tough, intelligent, disciplined Marines who think critically, are complex problem-solvers, communicate precisely and articulately, and thrive in ambiguity. Service as a commissioned officer affords enlisted Marines the...
The enduring obligation of Army leaders is to take care of people -- Soldiers and their families. Their health and welfare is of the utmost importance to the Army's readiness. The Army is committed to correcting housing issues and this will remain a top priority for the Army.
Col. Melvin G. Carter will be promoted to Brigadier General in the United States Marine Corps by Lt. Gen. Vincent R. Stewart (Ret.) in a ceremony to be held at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Triangle, Virginia, at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 9, 2019. Upon being appointed to the rank of brigadier general, Carter will serve as the Director of Intelligence, Headquarters Marine Corps.
The 2019 World Scout Jamboree, sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America, Scouts Canada, and Asociación de Scouts de Mexico, is located in Fayette County, West Virginia at the Summit Bechtel Reserve from 22 July – 2 August 2019. The World Scout Jamboree is the largest camping event organized by the Scout Movement, gathering as many as 50,000 Scouts and leaders every four years from the 165...
The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump visits the Joint Security Area and Osan Air Base, June 29-30, 2019 as part of his two-day state visit to South Korea. During his visit, Trump will participate in a series of bilateral and cultural engagements demonstrating continued commitment to the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
Dr. Mark T. Esper became the Acting Secretary of Defense June 24, 2019, and was sworn in as the 27th Secretary of Defense July 23, 2019. Prior to this assignment he served as the 23rd Secretary of the Army. The former Raytheon Co. vice president, who also worked on Capitol Hill, previously served as the deputy assistant secretary of defense (negotiations policy) and earlier on the Army staff...
Gen. Stephen W. “Seve” Wilson is Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Arlington, Va. As Vice Chief, he presides over the Air Staff and serves as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Oversight Council and Deputy Advisory Working Group. He assists the Chief of Staff with organizing, training, and equipping of 685,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving...
