New Marine Corps Program Helps Seriously Injured, Families

By Carolyn C. Dysart, MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va.

For a seriously injured Marine, getting to medical treatment is just the first step in a long and difficult journey back to duty or a medical retirement.

Life Insurance Coverage to Increase

By Pfc. Drew W. Baker, MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJUNE, N.C.

All military personnel will have their maximum level of Service Members' Group Life Insurance coverage increased from $250,000 to $400,000 in accordance with the Honoring Every Requirement of Exemplary Service Act, which has been approved by congress.

Service Support Groups Adopt New Name, Embrace Greater Versatility

By Pfc. Terence L. Yancey, CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan

The Marine Corps' Force Service Support Groups will soon be renamed Marine Logistics Groups as part of the realignment and renaming of the FSSGs announced in Marine administrative message 335/05.

Pace First Marine Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Gen. Peter Pace assumed duties as the top military advisor to the president of the United States Sept. 30.

New Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Named

Gen. Robert Magnus is the new assistant commandant of the Marine Corps.