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Who Are You Calling 'Devil Dog'?

Marines now balk at WWI nickname once
used with pride

Marine Corps Times Apr 28, 08 8:41 PM CDT
(Newser) - Once used with pride, the Marines moniker "Devil Dog" now has a nasty bite to it, the Marine Corps Times reports. Young Marines recoil at the term that troops earned by fighting off Germans in a bloody World War I battle. They say it reminds them of angry COs: "It's a preface to getting your ass chewed," one Marine major said. More »

More about:  military • US Marine Corps • officer • military training • terminology

Shortage of Officers Plagues Shipping

Dearth of experienced mariners may spell future disasters

Christian Science Monitor Christian Science Monitor Nov 16, 07 11:12 PM CST
(Newser) - A blunder that dumped 58,000 gallons of oil into San Francisco Bay last week has drawn attention to a worldwide shortage of experienced mariners—and the resulting potential for future disasters. The number of ships is increasing as global trade booms, reports the Christian Science Monitor , but the current officer shortfall stands at 10,000 and is predicted to triple by 2015. More »

More about:  pilot • trade • oil spill • shipping • Cosco Busan • officer • San Francisco Bay

Got a Record?
No Problem

US military wants to ease entry, but some officers worry about 'problem children'

Associated Press Associated Press Nov 6, 07 8:19 PM CST
(Newser) - Seeking to swell enlisted ranks, the Pentagon may let more minor criminals enlist in the military, the AP reports. "I do believe it needs to be done," an Army official said of the proposed plan. "There are really anomalies out there"—like recruits who have youthful indiscretions, such as drugs, stealing, or setting a bee hive on fire by mistake. About three in 10 already need past crimes waived to sign up. More »

More about:  US military • Pentagon • soldier • Army recruiting • officer

8 Traffic-Ticket Myths

Bankrate.com Aug 20, 07 12:27 PM CDT
(Newser) - Everyone has a story about ducking a ticket. Bankrate.com investigates what's true and what's unfounded optimism: Mistakes on the ticket will only win the case if they involve the where and how of the ticket or the car description. If the officer doesn't show, you don't automatically win. Red cars haven't been proven to get more tickets—yet. More »

More about:  list • car • court • driving • ticket • officer

New Focus of Airport Safety: Your Smile

Officers watch passengers' facial expressions in new security program

McClatchy Newspapers McClatchy Newspapers Aug 17, 07 2:12 PM CDT
(Newser) - Put on a brave face the next time you're at the airport; your expression might be under scrutiny. New security programs at more than a dozen airports are using undercover personnel who watch passengers' faces for indications of criminality. When trying to deceive others, a criminal still exhibits flashes of fear or scorn that officers are being trained to detect. More »

More about:  airport • security • homeland security • airport security • officer

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