More than 100 high school students from across the nation participated in the 2019 Summer Leadership and Character Development Academy aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, July 15-20, 2019. During SLCDA, students were challenged to step outside of their comfort zones and strengthen their confidence and leadership skills while being immersed in Marine Corps culture. […]

The United States Navy commissioned USS Paul Ignatius (DDG117) Saturday, July 27, 2019, at 1000 in Port Everglades, Florida. DDG117 is named for Paul Ignatius, who served as Secretary of the Navy under president Lyndon Johnson. Paul Ignatius is the second of eight planned flight IIa “technology insertion” ships. Subscribe to Dr. Justin Imel, Sr. […]

Navy Officer Candidate School graduation from Officer Training Command, Newport, Rhode Island, July 26, 2019. Subscribe to Dr. Justin Imel, Sr. by Email

WASHOUGAL, Washington – Fighter pilots with the 142nd Fighter Wing spent the day in the Columbia River as part of their biannual water survival training requirement, July 26, 2019 in Washougal, Washington. The training included pilots being dragged by jet skis to simulate being pulled around in the water while attached to an open parachute. […]

Navy boot camp graduation from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. ***NOTE: Due to technical problems at the source, there is no audio between approx. 8:00-30:00 timeframe.*** Subscribe to Dr. Justin Imel, Sr. by Email