Daily News Roundup

Marines conduct cool-down stretches with students at Instituto Comprensivo “Salvo Basso” Scordia, Italy on May 5, 2016.

Addressing America’s obesity crisis can improve military readiness

Defense Department data indicates ineligibility stems from three key issues: education, not meeting weight standards or a record of crime or drug abuse.

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From undergrad to civilian career, ASU shapes Army veteran’s life

Jose and Amy Morenos' lives have been shaped by the experiences of themselves and their children with Arizona State University.

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Your Marine Corps

New Marine information command aims to sync up data operations

The Marine Corps recently activated a two-star command that it hopes will better coordinate its information operations.

A boy stands on a destroyed Russian tank displayed in downtown Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday Jan. 31, 2023.

Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals

Ukraine has won support from Baltic nations and Poland for its weekslong quest to obtain Western fighter jets.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, left, shakes hands with South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup after a joint press conference after their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023.

US to increase weapons deployment to counter North Korea

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. will increase its deployment of advanced weapons such as fighter jets and bombers to the Korean Peninsula.

18 hours ago

Lawmakers demand fixes in VA health records before any more rollouts

New legislation would block further deployments of the controversial system until VA leaders can promise permanent improvements.

19 hours ago

Feds drop lobbying probe of retired Marine general, lawyer says

The Justice Department dropped its probe of retired four-star Gen. John Allen for his role in an alleged illegal foreign lobbying campaign.

19 hours ago

All Marines can now take nearly 3 months of parental leave

Previously, secondary caregivers in the Marine Corps had received three weeks of parental leave.

34 hours ago

New bill pushes to ensure South Carolina Marine base stays open

Parris Island, South Carolina, one of the oldest posts in the Corps, was designated for Marine recruit training in 1915.

34 hours ago

Time to rock out: Elmo and friends help military families with stress

Routines are good, but sometimes veering from routine to spend a spontaneous moment with family can do wonders.

2 days ago

Military must find new ways to deal with medical personnel shortages

More virtual health care is likely to be an option.

2 days ago

A letter to the next US president: Here’s how you can fix our military

It’s hard to imagine the NFL only picking players based on subjective recommendations. So why does the military?

2 days ago

Better pay for junior troops will be top focus of new House panel

The lawmaker leading the work said he hopes to propose major changes to military pay in early 2024.

2 days ago

National Guard preps for potential Arctic conflicts with Russia, China

As China and Russia increase northern operations, the National Guard is preparing to help defend NATO territory.

2 days ago

Snagged military fuel card contract triggers lawmaker scrutiny

Rep. Michael Waltz raised alarms about the AIR Card contract process.

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Car catches fire after attempt to break onto California Marine base

The base temporarily closed the main gate, but reopened it at approximately 9 p.m. Friday.

2 days ago

Ukrainian soldiers prepare a U.S.-supplied M777 howitzer to fire at Russian positions in Kherson region, Ukraine, Jan. 9, 2023.

How to fix a howitzer: US offers help line to Ukraine troops

A group of U.S. and allied troops and contractors is using phones and tablets to provide maintenance advice to Ukrainian troops on the battlefield.

3 days ago

Abdul Wasi Safi smiles after a news conference Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in Houston.

Afghan soldier seeking US asylum hopes for ‘American dream’

Abdul Wasi Safi, who fled Afghanistan following the withdrawal of U.S. forces, was freed this week after spending months in immigration detention.

3 days ago

Marine Corps officially opens Guam base, with an eye toward China

Camp Blaz will ultimately be home to about 5,000 Marines.

4 days ago

Prosecution experts in ‘MARSOC 3′ trial say fistfight killed Army vet

“I found a brain that was severely traumatized,” he said, describing the blood, hemorrhaging, bruising and dead tissue.

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