Secretary of Defense Mark Esper recently issued orders for service members to wear cloth masks in places and situations when social distancing isn’t feasible, as a part of a force-wide effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Effective immediately, service members and their dependents on post are required to wear cloth face coverings in […]
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The F-16 pilot who tried to give her life to stop Flight 93 on 9/11
AirpowerOn the morning of September 11, 2001, as Americans everywhere were shocked by the terror attack that would change the world, Lt. Heather “Lucky” Penney and her wingman were airborne in their unarmed F-16 Fighting Falcons over Washington D.C. The plan was to sacrifice themselves to bring down Flight 93, the hijacked Boeing 757 headed […]
9 must-read military news headlines you won’t want to miss
On DutyIf you’re too distracted by COVID-19 news coverage, you may be missing out on top military news that’s a lot less depressing. This week, we’ve rounded up news coverage from the Marines, Coast Guard, Army, and Navy to keep you in the know when it comes to American Military News. This week’s headline news covers […]
The ‘Wide Receiver Boom’: How the NFL has lost its collective mind
Off DutyEditor’s note: This article is an example of what we send to recruits at basic training in the “Scoreboard” section of our weekly newsletter. If you want to know more about “The Dispatch” clickhere. Information on how to order it for your recruit is availablehere. The NFL has a nasty habit. It is, with few […]
7 Things to Do Near Fort Benning After Graduation
Fort BenningIf you’re getting ready to see your soon-to-be Soldier graduate from Fort Benning, it’s time to start your travel planning. Your Soldier will likely get a day pass, which will allow them to go off base to explore the surrounding area with you. They’ll be limited to how far they can travel, so keep that […]
‘We’ve been kickin’ ass for 200 years’: Why ‘Stripes’ is a classic
Off DutyThis article by Carl Forsling was originally published by Coffee or Die. As you get older, you find various benchmarks that tell you how old you’re getting. You can run laps and lift weights to fool Father Time for a while. But sooner or later, you’ll tell a young person that “If I catch any of you […]
Sandboxx Stories: Emely, Marine Partner
MilSpouseAt Sandboxx, we are always working hard to listen to our customers and families. In this series, learn more about people who utilize Sandboxx to stay connected with their recruits and service members. Meet Emely, a Marine Corps partner. Sandboxx made it easier for her to reach out to her recruit, and even kept him […]
Marine Corps Intelligence: The United States Intelligence Community
Marine CorpsHere are 5 tips from a Marine Corps intelligence officer to help you prepare for a career in military intelligence.
Recruit Mail – Prohibited Items
Military MailEach week, parents, families and friends send 100′s of letters from the Sandboxx app to recruits at basic training and boot camp. Here is a list from the USMC of what not to send. Let us know if you think there is anything missing from this list. What not to send: Medication of any kind […]
Top enlisted Marine says it’s ‘probable’ COVID-19 restrictions will affect Marine Birthday Balls
On DutyThis article by Paul Szoldra originally appeared on Task & Purpose The top enlisted Marine believes it’s “probable” that restrictions in place to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will remain in place during the Marine Corps Birthday Ball season in November. Troy Black, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, wrote in a […]
