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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.
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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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Flashpoints
Putin complains about barrage of cyberattacks
Putin charged that “an outright aggression has been unleashed against Russia, a war has been waged in the information space.”
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Ukraine getting battalion’s worth of artillery in new $100 million aid package
The U.S. is sending Ukraine another $100 million in military assistance, including heavy artillery and counter-artillery radars, the Biden administration announced Thursday.
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Lasers, water landings, crewless ops: Upgrades are coming for the C-130 family
The 1960s-era design continues to transform.
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Watchdog could subpoena former VA workers under plan approved by Congress
Currently the VA inspector general cannot force former employees to detail problems or crimes they saw during their tenure at the department.
In other news
At least 9 troops or vets charged in domestic extremism cases since Capitol riot
An inspector general report recommended updating the DoD's extremism definition, which it has done, as well as creating a system to track extremism reports.
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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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IRAs are fantastic savings options that provide tax advantages for retirement savings. Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains.
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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.
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Meet the moms behind the Army’s new parenthood policies
Meet two soldier moms who discuss the sweeping changes benefiting new parents and others on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
Thai archival find may resolve fate of missing WWII US pilot
The remains of an American airman missing in World War II may be heading home, thanks to a chance discovery of records in flood-threatened archives in Thailand.
Spec ops optics: US forces seek new sights and ways to defeat fog
Having eyes on the battlefield can mean the difference between hitting the right or wrong target, or even hitting the target at all, which is why U.S. special operators are looking to upgrade a host of optics items.
By Todd South
US troop pullout was key factor in Afghan collapse, watchdog says
The report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction mirrors assertions made by senior Pentagon and military leaders.
Trump improperly punished brother of impeachment witness, military watchdog finds
But the Pentagon inspector general does not recommend any firings or adverse actions in response to the infractions.
New rounds, new small arms make special operators’ firepower wish list
The weapon will fire a round now used in Marine sniper rifles.
By Todd South
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