Your Marine Corps

Meet the next sergeant major of the Marine Corps

Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz is currently the top enlisted Marine at Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces South.

10 hours ago

Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefuls

Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.

10 hours ago

New robotics job field may be coming to the Marine Corps

Marine leaders aren’t yet sure how they will find or train people with the knowledge to operate autonomous systems.

Historic Marine artillery battalion deactivates on Hawaii

Hawaii's 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, folded its colors May 26 as part of Force Design 2030.

15 hours ago

US defense secretary discusses upgrading India ties to counter China

The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.

18 hours ago

Russia claims Ukraine is attacking; Kyiv calls that disinformation

Kyiv authorities didn’t confirm the attacks Monday and suggested the claims that major battles are underway were a Russian misinformation ruse.

18 hours ago

What are disinformation and extremism? And why should troops be aware?

An overview of disinformation and extremism and the debate surrounding their spread among military and veteran communities.

19 hours ago

F-16 jet scrambled to respond to unresponsive small plane over capital

The fighter jet responding to the wayward small plane caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.

30 hours ago

Kayla Arestivo, a therapist with Trails of Purpose, watches as volunteers help move bales of hay on May 20, 2023, in Chesapeake, Va., ahead of the opening of their new location in Virginia Beach, Va.

Virginia nonprofit expands mental health services for military members

Trails of Purpose provides therapeutic care for service members, using horses for assisted psychotherapy and mental health education.

2 days ago

Virginia Military cadets leave the barracks while participating in the annual end of the year parade on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Lexington, Va.

Military college’s chief of diversity quits amid debate over DEI

The chief diversity officer of the nation’s oldest state-supported military college, Virginia Military Institute, has turned in her resignation.

2 days ago

Gen. Milley awarded France’s highest medal of honor

French President Emmanuel Macron awarded U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley the order of Commander of the Legion of Honor.

2 days ago

Cherry Point receives its first F-35 jet

An F-35B Lightning II jet recently arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.

3 days ago

Marines release specs for high-tech next-gen combat utility uniform

The Marines took a major step forward in acquiring a combat utility uniform that builds in fire resistance, minimizes visibility and adds comfort.

4 days ago

Milley: tanks, F-16s coming, but not in time for Ukraine offensive

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley says Ukrainian forces are training on Abrams tanks and US is working on agreements to train them on F-16s.

4 days ago

Blinken says no Ukraine cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal

In a speech in Finland, Blinken said a cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal would simply “freeze current lines in place.”

4 days ago

China Ukraine envoy urges allies to ‘stop sending weapons’ to Kyiv

China Ukraine envoy's appeal comes as Washington and its European allies are ramping up supplies of missiles, tanks and other weapons to Ukrainian forces.

4 days ago

White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control post-treaty

The Biden administration is ready to talk to Russia without conditions about a future nuclear arms control framework.

4 days ago

Pentagon draws ire of lawmakers over war crimes evidence sharing

Much of the session was spent answering lawmakers’ questions about the Pentagon’s resistance to cooperating with the International Criminal Court.

4 days ago

Do we owe a teen sailor thanks for creating doughnuts as we know them?

“I took the cover off the ship’s tin pepper box, and — I cut into the middle of that donut the first hole ever seen by mortal eyes!”

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Your Marine Corps

Independent news and analysis about the U.S. military: Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines.

Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz is currently the top enlisted Marine at Marine Corps Forces Reserve and Marine Corps Forces South.

Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.

Marine leaders aren’t yet sure how they will find or train people with the knowledge to operate autonomous systems.

Hawaii's 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, folded its colors May 26 as part of Force Design 2030.

The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.

Kyiv authorities didn’t confirm the attacks Monday and suggested the claims that major battles are underway were a Russian misinformation ruse.

An overview of disinformation and extremism and the debate surrounding their spread among military and veteran communities.

The fighter jet responding to the wayward small plane caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.

Trails of Purpose provides therapeutic care for service members, using horses for assisted psychotherapy and mental health education.

The chief diversity officer of the nation’s oldest state-supported military college, Virginia Military Institute, has turned in her resignation.

French President Emmanuel Macron awarded U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley the order of Commander of the Legion of Honor.

An F-35B Lightning II jet recently arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina.

The Marines took a major step forward in acquiring a combat utility uniform that builds in fire resistance, minimizes visibility and adds comfort.

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley says Ukrainian forces are training on Abrams tanks and US is working on agreements to train them on F-16s.

In a speech in Finland, Blinken said a cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal would simply “freeze current lines in place.”

China Ukraine envoy's appeal comes as Washington and its European allies are ramping up supplies of missiles, tanks and other weapons to Ukrainian forces.

The Biden administration is ready to talk to Russia without conditions about a future nuclear arms control framework.

Much of the session was spent answering lawmakers’ questions about the Pentagon’s resistance to cooperating with the International Criminal Court.

“I took the cover off the ship’s tin pepper box, and — I cut into the middle of that donut the first hole ever seen by mortal eyes!”