Q&A with the CMC: Dunford's vision for the Marine Corps

With the release of his planning guidance and the selection of a new sergeant major of the Marine Corps, Commandant Gen. Joseph Dunford is setting the tone for his tenure as the service's top general.

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Enrollments in VA medical care spiked after PACT Act passage last year

Department leaders say the are confident the increases won't lead to longer wait times for appointments.

NIIT helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields

The National Institute for Innovation and Technology helps veterans find careers in high-tech fields such as semiconductors and nanotechnology.

New ‘black box’ pilot program aims to reduce military rollover deaths

Data recorders will be sufficiently installed on at least six kinds of commonly operated tactical vehicles.

Experts, data point to women as best military recruiting pool

Women are still in in the vast minority in the military, but experts say they are an important recruiting pool.

Unwise divestments are crippling US Marine Corps aviation

The reductions are not the result of insufficient funding or mandated cuts in personnel; the wounds have been self-inflicted.

New VA initiative helped house more than 40K vets last year

Department officials had set a goal of housing at least 38,000 veterans in need in 2022. They exceeded it.

Very few low-income troops eligible for Basic Needs Allowance so far

"DoD’s implementation of this benefit is inconsistent with congressional intent," said one military family advocate.

Homicide trial witness now claims Marine Raider acted overly aggressive

But on cross-examination, a lawyer for Gunnery Sgt. Josh Negron expressed skepticism about the reliability of the witness’ testimony.

At last, a memorial honoring military spouses

On this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast, a bronze statue will be the first public memorial to honor the advocacy and sacrifices of military spouses.

Armed Services committee adds 11 members, quality of life panel

Eleven new Republican lawmakers were named to the influential panel, joining 20 returning GOP members from last session.

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