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The Corps should drop manslaughter charges against MARSOC Marines, corpsman
A Florida congressman's take on MARSOC 3.
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Lethal and survivable or irrelevant and vulnerable? Marine redesign debate rages
It's "not a custody fight. It’s a fight for the life of the child," said retired. Lt. Gen. Paul Van Riper.
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New commando force leads Britain’s military in Arctic operations
The Future Commando Force is conducting more operations in the Arctic, shifting its focus from simply training there.
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Pentagon’s top general pledges ‘a hard look’ at troops’ current housing allowance levels
Senior defense officials are paying attention to the adverse effects the high costs of housing are having on troops.
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MODERN DAY MARINE
Full coverage of the annual expo.
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Shooting farther with more punch: The Army finally found an M4 and SAW replacement
Soldiers, special operators and Marines in the near future will carry a first-of-its kind rifle and light machine gun.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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2022 Service Members of the Year
View the 2022 winners and sign-up to watch the live stream of the awards ceremony on July 12th.
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Benefits Guide
The latest info on pay, housing, retirement, spouses, home buying, the GI Bill, and more.
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Challenges and triumphs of military family life
Insights, tips, and tools and tools to help military families
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Transition Guide
Transitioning out of the military and in to civilian life? This a guide to answer common questions.
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Pentagon & Congress
National Guard officer promotions could speed up under new measure
Guard members wait more than seven months on average for advancement.
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Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as POWs
Hundreds more fighters have emerged from the Mariupol stronghold where they made their last stand and surrendered.
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Hybrid power could keep the Little Bird helo flying
A small, yet nimble and heavily used light-attack helicopter that carries small teams of special operators into battle has a problem.
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Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and has authorized flights to import supply from overseas.
In other news
Junior service members being hit hard by inflation, senior enlisted leaders say
From food to child care to housing, inflation is hitting junior service members especially hard.
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Guardians will be allowed to sport neck tattoos
Don't let you neck tattoo keep you from becoming a Guardian.
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23 things veterans may carry for life
Tinnitus, knee pain, an old pair of combat boots.
By Sarah Sicard
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Propaganda out of Ukraine conflict is not much different from World War I
Propaganda may be dispersed differently, but much of the messaging remains unchanged.
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Why Marines love short shorts
Silkies have been banned since 2011, but that hasn't stopped Marines from wearing them.
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Frontline Photos: March 27, 2022
Off-roading at Ramstein, training with Allies in Poland, a muddy Marine and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: March 20, 2022
A smoky silhouette, a mountain view, urban breach training and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
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Frontline Photos: March 13, 2022
Taking off for training, paratroopers loading up for deployment, resting in the sunshine and more in this week’s frontline photos.
MORE STORIES
Special operators need counter-drone, counter-IED tech in a smaller package
The command expects to pick a device in less than two years.
By Todd South
Senators reach deal to advance sweeping military toxic exposure legislation
The measure could be passed out of the chamber in the next few weeks and become law later this summer.
Guardians will be allowed to sport neck tattoos
Don't let you neck tattoo keep you from becoming a Guardian.
By Sarah Sicard
Diversity and inclusion are critical to future military readiness
The Defense Department’s greatest strength is its people.
By Kathy Roth-Douquet
Commissaries set limits on purchases of baby formula amid nationwide shortage
The supply of infant formula is running 40 percent to 50 percent below normal in commercial stores, but the most critical, specialized formulas have been even more depleted.
By Karen Jowers
Review finds US troops didn’t violate law in Syria airstrike
The investigation comes amid new scrutiny on the U.S. military for strikes that cause innocent deaths.
Pentagon’s high-level group to aid Ukraine is rooted in Iraq and Afghanistan fight
The Pentagon has modeled a new high-level team to rush military aid to Ukraine after the group it used to rush supplies to troops in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, according to a memo obtained by Defense News and sources familiar with the matter.
By Joe Gould
New military suicide prevention study group to begin work this summer
The 10-member panel will offer a report on improvements to suicide prevention efforts within the armed forces early next year.
Special ops leader issues warning over information warfare capabilities, funding
Though operational commitments keep U.S. Special Operations Command moving, progress comes down to affordability.
By Todd South