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Marine base lockdown caused by inadvertent weapon discharge
No injuries were reported in the incident.
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Parris Island wages battles, not war, against climate change
The South Carolina military base has molded recruits into Marines for more than a century.
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Deal on toxic exposure bill includes more VA staff, dozens of new VA medical clinics
The sweeping bill could be one of the most expensive and most impactful veterans policy measures approved by Congress in years.
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Marine Corps’ California desert base put on lockdown
All personnel were required to shelter in place while the base police force investigated.
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Biden: US would intervene with military to defend Taiwan
Biden, at a news conference in Tokyo, said “yes” when asked if he was willing to get involved militarily to defend Taiwan if China invaded.
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New Marine unit added to Philippines military exercise
This was the inaugural exercise for the new Marine littoral regiment.
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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
European Command nominee doesn’t foresee more troops there under expanded NATO
Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli suggested more joint exercises, but not necessarily more permanent basing.
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Sweeping changes to VA’s medical facilities across America on hold due to missing nominee
The Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission has a deadline of Jan. 31, 2023, to finish its work.
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Japan, US fly fighters after China drill, N. Korean missiles
Chinese and Russian strategic bombers conducted joint flights near Japan on Tuesday.
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Albania offers ex-Soviet built naval base to NATO
The Pashaliman base located under the Vlora Bay was built in the 1950s when the Soviet Union brought 12 submarines.
In other news
Tribute for late VA chief Max Cleland, who lost limbs in war
President Joe Biden and three former presidents have paid tribute to late Veterans Administration chief and U.S. senator Max Cleland, who lost limbs while serving in Vietnam.
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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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Offutt Air Force Base recovers from flooding
Maj. Eric Armstrong, deputy director of the effort to rebuild Offutt, shows Air Force Times reporter Rachel Cohen flood damage and rebuilding efforts at Offutt
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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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‘Never lie, cheat or steal,’ defense secretary tells Air Force Academy grads
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calls on the cadets to uphold America's values.
Last known survivor of WWII POW massacre dead at 99
Harold Billow, 99, the last known survivor of a World War II POW massacre during the Battle of the Bulge, will be laid to rest Thursday.
US and South Korea fire missiles in exercise following North Korean ballistic missile demonstration
U.S. and South Korean military leaders spoke after the joint missile demonstration.
Seoul: North Korea launches 3 ballistic missiles toward sea
The launches were North Korea’s 17th round of missile firings this year.
Deal on toxic exposure bill includes more VA staff, dozens of new VA medical clinics
The sweeping bill could be one of the most expensive and most impactful veterans policy measures approved by Congress in years.
Russian troops plunge through Ukraine lines in Donbas as fighting enters decisive week
This week will be a decisive one for Ukraine’s prospects of holding the region — and Russia’s chances of seizing it.
By Neil Hauer
Panel unveils nine Army base name recommendations
The commission is charged with renaming bases whose names currently honor Confederate leaders.
Search for Supreme Court leaker falls to former Army colonel
Experts say leaking the draft opinion likely wasn’t a crime, and the former Army colonel's investigative tools are limited.
New allowance greenlit for troops ordered to move from barracks to off-base housing
Partial dislocation allowance will defray some of the costs of moving off post when troops have to leave barracks.
By Karen Jowers
Marine Corps’ California desert base put on lockdown
All personnel were required to shelter in place while the base police force investigated.
By Todd South