Last week, while following the coverage of all the unrest in the world after the attacks on U.S. embassies, I came across this map that showed where protests were happening globally. I was reminded of our Marine Corps Times deployment map, and thought we should illustrate that information the same way. Every employee here at Marine Corps Times has spent their fair share of time gathering information on where Marines are around the world. But I always thought it was something that would be especially cool if it was digital — something that allowed our readers to interact with the information more. So here’s…
Browsing: Deployments
It’s a new year, which means it’s a good time to reflect on what the future holds for the Marine Corps. This week’s Marine Corps Times hits all the highlights, pointing out 15 things every Marine must know in 2012. We’ve covered the gamut, with reporting on everything from new deployments (How does Australia and Africa sound?) to how the service will begin shrinking this year. The package also highlights new gear Marines will see in 2012, how the war in Afghanistan will shift in Helmand province and how a variety of military programs will change to benefit U.S. service…
