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Japanese troops deploy to Australia with Oki-based Marines

Japan is taking the next step in building its amphibious operations capability.

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Marines' re-up bonuses face sharp decline in 2016

Manpower officials release MOSs eligible for reenlistment bonuses, amounts of payouts.

7 years ago

More than 2,000 Marines tapped for promotion to gunny

In a pleasant surprise for career-minded Marines, more staff sergeants were selected for promotion this year.

First Marine commissioned at Columbia University in decades

Second Lt. Patrick Poorbaugh is the first Marine since the Vietnam War's end to be commissioned through Columbia's NROTC program.

Ousted Marine leaders won't get a second shot at command billet

Lieutenant colonels and colonels relieved for cause are not up for command consideration, officials made clear this year.

Lance corporal awarded medal for preventing fellow Marine's suicide

When Lance Cpl. Victor Padilla found his best friend attempting suicide, he leaped into action.

Satirical site's mocking of iconic Iwo Jima photo irks Marines, vets

A satirical website mocked the iconic photograph of the American flag rising up atop Mount Suribachi this week — and not everyone found it amusing.

The Wingman Foundation leaves no Marine aviator behind

Three Marine aviators decided someone needed to help the next-of-kin of their fallen comrades.

More Marine staff sergeants will face separation in 2015

The staff sergeant retention board will return, meaning many longtime staff sergeants may face involuntary separation.

Mabus: 1 in 4 Marine recruits should be women

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus is making increasing the number of women in the service a priority.

Sergeants see best promotion outlook since drawdown began

As expected, sergeants have increased opportunities to advance in rank depending on their occupational specialty.

SecNav eyes corporate-style bonuses, more spot promotions

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus wants to radically overhaul the way Marines and sailors climb the ranks — including a push for more meritorious promotions and a tailored bonus system to help the Corps remain an attractive career option.

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