USMC Concepts & Programs 2013 - Defense Innovation Marketplace

chapter 3: programs
Introduction
We expect and require extraordinary loyalty from our Marines and Sailors
—loyalty to country, family, and Corps. Our Nation has been at war more
than a decade, placing unprecedented burdens on Marines, Sailors, families,
Wounded Warriors, and the families of the fallen. They have all made tremendous
sacrifices, many in the face of danger; we owe our complete loyalty back
to them all.
We will work to ensure the critical needs of our families are met during
times of deployment and in garrison by providing the services, facilities and
programs to develop the strength and skills needed to thrive while facing the
challenges of operational tempo. If wounded, injured or ill (WII), we will seek
out every available resource to restore Marines to health. We will enable the
return to active duty for those seeking it. For those unable to do so, we will
responsibly transition them to civilian life. We will support and protect the
spouses and families of our wounded and those of our fallen Marines. There
are several areas and programs central to our tenet of “keeping faith with Marines,
Sailors and their families.”
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