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Marine who barely avoided Taliban bullet talks war and life beyond
The photos of Marine Sgt. Bill Bee's brush with death ended up in newspapers across the world. But there's more to his story.
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After negative feedback, Marine Corps tests another PT uniform
The shorts will be shorter than the initial prototype, but the days of silkies still are long gone.
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The Marine Corps has a swimming problem. Is there a plan to fix it?
Some instructors say swimming is major weakness for the Corps — especially as the service focuses back to the sea.
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Australian nightclub bouncer sentenced for injuring US Marine
The U.S. Marine’s injuries led to a “significant amount of time” in a hospital and in rehabilitation after having part of his skull removed.
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Marines, Navy near agreement on light amphibious warship features
The two services are closer to striking the right balance between keeping the cost low and including the right survivability features, a general says.
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A retired soldier fights for Kuwait comrades’ POW recognition
Few Americans know that when Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990, 16 soldiers, sailors and Marines — and family members — were held hostage.
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Nominate: Service Members of the Year 2023
Nominate someone for the 2023 Military Times Service Members of the Year awards.
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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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Feres helps military avoid accountability for harm. New ruling could be a chance for justice.
For decades, the Feres doctrine has protected the military from lawsuits over things like training mishaps, medical malpractice, and sexual assault.
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2 Russians fleeing military service reach remote Alaska island
Two Russians who said they fled the country to avoid compulsory military service have requested asylum in the U.S.
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US kills 3 Islamic State leaders in 2 Syria operations
U.S. officials say U.S. forces killed three senior Islamic State leaders in two separate military operations in Syria Thursday.
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Austin approves plan to drop Confederate references from DoD property
A new working group will oversee the removal and replacing of tributes to the Confederacy and Confederate military starting in December.
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Homeless ‘good Samaritan’ Marine vet gets probation in gas money scam
A bogus feel-good story of a Marine veteran helping a motorist in distress garnered more than $400,000 in online donations.
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How a 12-year-old tricked the Navy into letting him fight in WWII
Calvin Graham enlisted at 12 but was discharged when his real age was discovered.
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DC, Marvel veterans team up for ‘Junkyard Joe’ military comic
Geoff Johns, Gary Frank and Brad Anderson released "Junkyard Joe," a comic series on Vietnam veterans.
By Sarah Sicard
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TYFYS? Lawmaker files bill to thank troops ‘for our freedom’ instead
The bill, which would do absolutely nothing if passed, also has little chance of getting passed.
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‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ is actually a sobering war movie
“The Greatest Beer Run Ever” starts out fun, but gets quite sobering.
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Marine Corps tech and South African plane sales | Defense News Weekly Full Episode, 9.30.2022
In this week’s episode, we see new Marine Corps innovations and learn about a South African company making regional sales.
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Austin approves plan to drop Confederate references from DoD property
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Homeless ‘good Samaritan’ Marine vet gets probation in gas money scam
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New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat goggles
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North Korea flies planes near South Korea after missile launches
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Senate passage of defense bill pushed back until November
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