Marine Corps/DoD News

US military has a long history in Greenland, from WWII to Cold War

By Paul Bierman, University of Vermont, The Conversation

US military has a long history in Greenland, from WWII to Cold War
Monday, January 19, 2026 / BlogNewsMarine Corps/DoD News

President Donald Trump’s insistence that the U.S. will acquire Greenland “whether they like it or not” is just the latest chapter in a co-dependent and often complicated relationship between America and the Arctic’s largest island — one that stretches back more than a century. Americans have long pursued policies in Greenland that U.S. leaders considered strategic and economic imperatives. As I recounted in my 2024 book, “When the Ice is Gone,” about Greenland’s environmental, military and scientific history, some of these ideas were little more than engineering fantasies, while others reflected unfettered military bravado.


NEW "ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE" AWARD

Sunday, December 31, 2023 / NewsMarine Corps/DoD News

The Association announces a new award.


Honor Captain Ross A. Reynolds

State of MA

Saturday, April 2, 2022 / BlogMarine Corps/DoD News

State of MA to honor the service & sacrific of Captain Ross A. Reynolds, USMC



Corps to fire ship-sinking missile in Pacific as ‘demonstration of force’

Philip Athey

Corps to fire ship-sinking missile in Pacific as ‘demonstration of force’
Sunday, August 15, 2021 / BlogNewsMarine Corps/DoD News

The Marine Corps will launch a Naval Strike Missile at a scrapped U.S. Navy hull Sunday as a demonstration of the force that future Marine artillery units may be able to bring to the fight.

PRESIDENT NOMINATES NEW MARINE CORPS GENERAL OFFICERS

Thursday, March 4, 2021 / Marine Corps/DoD News

The MCRA is excited to announce that the president has made the following nominations for GENERAL OFFICER in the Marine Corps:

Brig. Gen. Jay M. Bargeron has been nominated for appointment to the rank of major general.  Bargeron is currently serving as president, Marine Corps University, Training and Education Command, Quantico, Virginia.

Brig. Gen. Brian W. Cavanaugh has been nominated for appointment to the rank of major general.  Cavanaugh is currently serving as assistant deputy commandant, programs and resources, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.


NEW JOB: Biomedical Equipment Technicians (Levels I, II, III, Supervisor, Manager)

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 / Marine Corps/DoD News

Our clients, very successful medical equipment technology service companies, are looking for Biomedical Technicians to service excellent hospital systems in various locations throughout the U.S. They are looking for individuals with 1-3 (BMET I); 3-5 (BMET II) 5+ (BMET III) years of experience on basic to complex general biomedical equipment. You will be working at major hospitals in such locations as TN, VT, WA, NY, OK, WI, MD, TX, CA. These are all daytime positions. Biomed Manager & Supervisor positions require 5-10+ years’ experience managing a hospital account as well as a team of biomed service technicians.

Please Note: We get new positions every week. So, if you don’t see any opportunities below that pique your interest right now, kindly contact me immediately so we can discuss what type of medical equipment service position and location that you are looking for. I will then see if we have any new opportunities that better match your experience and location.   


NEW JOB: Healthcare Facilities Manager Qatar

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 / Marine Corps/DoD News

  • Full Time   Secret Clearance 
  • Caliburn is currently seeking Healthcare Facilities Manager to support our Al Udeid Expeditionary Medical Facilities Management team located Al Udeid Air Base contract in Qatar. Al Udeid Expeditionary Medical Facilities Management group manages the day to day maintenance of the Hospital and all associated buildings.
    Description:
    Caliburn is currently seeking Healthcare Facilities Manager to support our Al Udeid Expeditionary Medical Facilities Management team located Al Udeid Air Base contract in Qatar. Al Udeid Expeditionary Medical Facilities Management group manages the day to day

NEW JOB: Aviation Command and Control (C2) Exercise Planner

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 / Marine Corps/DoD News

Cherry Point, NCApply Now

The Exercise Planner reports to and receives work direction derivatives from the Project Manager.  The Exercise Planner will perform the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


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