If Government shuts down, Troops work, but no Pay
March 12, 2011 by Da-Chief
Filed under Corpsman.com News, Military Family, Vets Issues
Having been through the Government shut down back in 1995, our clinic was awful quiet in that we only had Military working in our clinic, all the Civ’s were home. The one thing that did happen though, even though it only lasted a few days, if it were to have extended past a payday, we […]
Navy asked for, and heading to JAPAN for relief effort
March 12, 2011 by Da-Chief
Filed under Corpsman.com News, Military Family
The good news is that there have been no American Naval deaths in the Earthquake and followed Tsunami that hit Japan yesterday. I have heard from several friends who are in the region and have confirmed they are ok. (Thank GOD!). Japan has asked for and the US is sending 6 ships to the region […]
VA Health Records Online
March 9, 2011 by Da-Chief
Filed under Corpsman.com News, Military Family, Military Information, Retired Veteran News, Seperated Vets News, Vets Issues
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a new online feature that allows active duty and retired service-members to access their electronic health records (EHRs) online. The VA’s “Blue Button” Web Portal gives veterans direct access to the agency’s MyHealtheVet personal health record on any computer, including mobile devices. Blue Button capability allows VA […]
Silver Stars for Corpsman, fallen Marine
March 6, 2011 by Indy
Filed under Corpsman.com News, Military Information, Navy News
Within the span of two weeks, we learn of yet another Corpsman who has earned the distinction for one of our nations top honors. CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — At a midday ceremony Friday on a hilltop parade deck, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, marked the sacrifice and selflessness of two men whose actions amid an intense […]
HN(FMF) Matthew Dishmon (3/6) awarded Bronze Star
February 27, 2011 by Da-Chief
Filed under Corpsman.com News, Marine Corps News, Navy News, Our Navy
HN (FMF) Matthew Dishmon (3/6) was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat Distinguishing Device this afternoon for his actions in Marjah, Afghnaistan on 1 July 2010. Despite the presence of acurate enemy fire, HN Dishmon retrieved the fallen Marine who had been struck by gunfire and worked for 40 minutes in complete darkness, administering bandages, […]
AOTC #104 “PSY-OPS” is up and final!! Enjoy!!
February 27, 2011 by Da-Chief
Filed under Air Force News, Army News, Coast Guard News, Corpsman.com Netcasts, Corpsman.com News, Marine Corps News, Military Family, Navy News, Ships Library
We taped AOTC #104 today titled “Psy-Ops”. Hosts: Da-Chief & 8404 ShowNotes: AOTC104 “Psy-Ops” Show Notes This show was fun, the system had been reformatted, just have to work on the camera view. It’s true the camera does add weight to your face. 🙂 Enjoy!!! Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:27 […]
Navy expands eligibility for new info qual, pin
February 27, 2011 by Indy
Filed under Corpsman.com News, Military Family, Navy News
Good News!! Per the Navy Times, the “Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Specialist program” is expanding like a 9 month pregnant woman! The Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Specialist program is expanding to fleet commands, making more sailors eligible to compete for the new qualification and pin. The qual was announced last spring and kicked off by […]
AOTC #104 “PSY-OPS” Live at 1600 EST.
February 27, 2011 by Da-Chief
Filed under Corpsman.com Netcasts, Corpsman.com News
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AOTC #104 Sunday 4:00 PM EST
February 26, 2011 by Da-Chief
Filed under Corpsman.com Netcasts, Corpsman.com News, Military Family
I know, I know.. I say Thursday last week, but am going to tape on Sunday this week. Truth be told, been busy updating my system. The longest part of the whole ordeal was backing everything up prior to slicking the drive. I know I tell everyone to back up all the time, I should […]
Advancement Tests are here, are you ready?
February 26, 2011 by Da-Chief
Filed under Corpsman.com News, Doc in the Advancement Box, Marine Corps News, Military Information, Navy News
Yup, it’s that time again.. Advancement test season. The Reserves have already started taking the tests and in March the Active Duty will be taking their E-4 thru E-6 Exams. I hope you all have taken advantage of our Bibliography section prior to this to help you study in advance. If not though, how about spending this weekend actually […]