The most recent programs for the Marines Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=4223 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:33:37 GMT Marine Corps Commandant General James Amos talked about the future of the Marine Corps. After his remarks he was interviewed by Mr. O'Hanlon and responded to questions from members of the audience. He discussed the impact of general budget cuts as well as of sequestration on the corps and future strategy including force structure, weapons modernization plans, and overseas basing. Other topics included the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and embassy security. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313015-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/313015-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Colonel Robert C. Kuckuk toured Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, one of the major employers in Yuma, Arizona. Colonel Kuckuk spoke about the history of the base, its role during World War II, and its contemporary role as the operating base for the F-35 fighter aircraft. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Yuma, Arizona on April 1-4 to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Time Warner Cable local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312420-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312420-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT U.S. Naval Academy professor Aaron O'Connell talks about his book [Underdogs: The Making of the Modern Marine Corps]. This interview, part of Book TV's College Series, was recorded at the U.S.Naval Academy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308754-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308754-4 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marine Corps Commandant General James Amos spoke about the new strategic defense guidance put forth by President Obama earlier in 2012. Bary Pavel moderated the discussion and questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308250-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308250-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Commandant General James Amos talked about Marine Corps in crisis response efforts. Topics included a wide variety of topics related to the Marine Corps including integration of women, general operational procedure, and overview of affairs the Marine Corps partakes in. Several questions were asked of Commandant General Amos at the end of his speech. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307810-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307810-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Panetta held a press conference with Japan Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto. Secretary Panetta talked about a plan that the U.S. hoped would eventually allow the Marines to fly Osprey aircraft in Okinawa, Japan. Residents there had been protesting the move because of safety concerns. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307418-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General Richard Mills talked about the impact of budget cuts on the Marine Corps, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included training and education programs, warfighting capabilities, the Corps' combat role in Afghanistan and Iraq, and possible cuts in the Corps' tuition assistance program. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. This program is the first of a five-part, week-long "Washington Journal" series on the U.S. military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302516-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302516-5 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General James Amos talked about the future of the Marine Corps. In his remarks he said the goal of the Corps is to go back to marine expeditions in the Pacific once the service is out of Afghanistan. He also talked about the restructuring of the Marine Corps as the war in Afghanistan was coming to a close, as well as its future roles and priorities. He responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302334-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/302334-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Major Jane Blair talked about her memoir [Hesitation Kills: A Female Marine Officer's Combat Experience in Iraq]. She kept a journal of her and her fellow Marine officers' experiences in the Iraq war. The guest interviewer was Representative Loretta Sanches (D-CA). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299922-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299922-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marine Corps Commandant James Amos was interviewed by Michael O'Hanlon at the Brookings Institution. General Amos talked about U.S. challenges in Afghanistan, and the military budget. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299729-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299729-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT General James Conway briefed reporters and answered on Marine operations in Afghanistan and his recent trip to that country. In his remarks he said that it will take a few years before U.S. troops will be able to reliquish control to local Afghan forces in some areas of the country. He also discussed his opposition to changing the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy for gays in the military. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295155-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295155-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Veteran Pentagon reporter Richard Whittle discussed the history of the V-22 Osprey with John Pike, founder and director of GlobalSecurity.org. He explained the importance of the tiltrotor aircraft to the Marine Corps and showed a model of the machine. Richard Whittle covered the Pentagon for the [Dallas Morning News] for more than 20 years and has written about the military and aviation for more than three decades. His writing has appeared in several publications, including [The Christian Science Monitor] and [Congressional Quarterly]. Mr. Whittle has also worked as an editor at National Public Radio. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294031-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294031-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Navy Undersecretary Robert Work talked about the probable impact of the war in Afghanistan on the future of the U.S. Marine Corps. Among the issues he addressed were the role of Marines in amphibious assault missions, special operations support, force structure, and the mission of the Marine Corps. Afterward, panelists talked about his remarks and ways in which the Marine Corps might implement changes in its mission and operations. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294879-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Botkin talked about his book [Ride the Thunder: A Vietnam War Story of Honor and Triumph] (WND Books; July 2, 2009). In his book Richard Botkin, who was a United States Marine Corps officer, profiles U.S. and Vietnamese troops who, he argues, were winning the war in Vietnam in the early 1970s before the U.S. Congress decided to pull out of the conflict. Richard Botkin talked about celebrating character, bravery, and sacrifice as he outlined the stories of the men profiled. He also spoke about their wives. Mr. Botkin contrasted the image of the Vietnam War with World War II and the propoganda images of the wars. After his remarks he responded to a few questions, and Colonel Camp (Ret.) also made remarks. Retired Marine Colonel Gerry Turley, one of the people profiled in the book, also attended this luncheon at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289316-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/289316-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gen. Conway delivered the luncheon address to the National Press Club. He talked about the role of the Marine Corp in the modern Armed Forces, specifically in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the military conditions in Pakistan. He answered questions submitted from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286975-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/286975-1 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT