Gear Review: Military Watches: Timex T49612 Expedition Trail Series

This Timex Expedition watch aims squarely at undercutting more expensive and well-known competitors such as the Suunto and G-Shock lines of military watches. The Timex successfully combines all the commonly-desired features into an attractive packaging at a very competitive price, and should be at the top of every new Lieutenant’s wish list. //ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ss&ref=as_ss_li_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=uo0e5-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001GUKPGC&asins=B001GUKPGC&linkId=4e6f181b7de6cef7e6a1ac18fd0a3648&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true Features Multiple timers and alarms. Hydration reminder. Day, date, and month calendar. Light, Compass, Shock … Continue reading Gear Review: Military Watches: Timex T49612 Expedition Trail Series

Christmas Gift Ideas For a Marine Lieutenant

Perhaps you have a candidate or newly commissioned Second Lieutenant in your family. Here are some gift ideas that will foster motivation or help in training at The Basic School. No need to tell where you got the ideas. Way to look like an expert gift-giver! Also consider items off the OCS Packing List of recommended gear to bring with you to OCS as a … Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas For a Marine Lieutenant