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Pass the cake!: Father-son duo celebrate Marine Corps’ 251st birthday together

During a recent Marine Corps ball, the oldest Marine in attendance passed the first slice of cake to the youngest. They just happened to be father and son.

Groceries, gas, a ‘Grand Slam’: here are your Veterans Day discounts

Check out the free or discounted food, attractions, services and products available to veterans and active-duty service members on Wednesday.
Hegseth denounces ‘farce’ impeachment in first briefing since May

Hegseth argued the impeachment articles brought forth Monday were a politically motivated “farce” directed at service members.

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House maneuver clears path for vote on Major Richard Star Act

If lawmakers do not enact the measure before the 119th Congress ends, supporters will have to pursue it again in the next congressional session.
Unite for Veterans Coalition to rally in DC for fair elections, Hegseth impeachment

The Veterans Day rally will highlight a range of issues, from the protection of democratic norms to National Guard deployments and the Iran war.
Japan, US officials to amend American military orientation after Marine’s indictment

In an effort to continue preventative measures, officials will launch a new orientation program for American military personnel stationed on the island and expand education on the local community.
US military extends restrictions for Okinawa personnel after Marine’s indictment

The new restrictions will begin Sunday and last for around a month, extending a junior enlisted curfew and curbing alcohol consumption past midnight.

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Hegseth to cut civilians from military service colleges, wants focus on ‘victory’

Hegseth ordered an overhaul of higher military service colleges today, releasing a memorandum listing 33 directives that he stated would be effective immediately.

Check out new costs for military families as Tricare open season starts

Generally, beneficiaries paying out-of-pocket for healthcare under Tricare in 2026 will pay extra in 2027, according to new fee schedules.
Final 8 sailors identified from 1945 USS Indianapolis sinking

Eighty-one years after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, the last eight men whose fates remained unclear on that catastrophic evening have been identified.
October surge in hiring lowers veterans’ unemployment to 2.7%

The jobless rate for veterans fell to a stunning 2.7% in October as employers added 165,000 hires.

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“Inside CENTCOM,” a lifestyle podcast, debuted Thursday against the backdrop of the Iran war.

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Future cost, use of Marine Corps ACVs scrutinized in congressional report

The Congressional Research Service pointed to the war in Ukraine, where armored vehicles have largely been driven from the battlefield by drones.

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Pentagon recruits drone pilots from across services for upcoming competition

The Defense Innovation Unit is looking to recruit about 100 drone pilots and create a standing registry of operators across the military services.

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81 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged in Operation Epic Fury, according to the Congressional Research Service.

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Army sets date, location for execution of Nidal Malik Hasan

The execution by firing squad of Hasan is scheduled for Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, the same location where the former Army officer killed 13 and wounded 32.

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US military orders 2-day pause on Okinawa following Marine’s arrest for alleged murder

All U.S. military operations on the island will cease for 48 hours for a standards training period, followed by a 30-day reflection period.

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Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan to die by US Army firing squad

Hasan, a former Army officer who killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad.

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Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of loyalty?

AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue.

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US Marine arrested, suspected of robbing, murdering woman in Okinawa

LCpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, assigned to the III MEF, was arrested by local authorities after allegedly murdering and robbing Okinawa resident Anna Yagi.

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US Marine Corps anti-ship weaponry to see exercise action on remote Japan island near Taiwan

The U.S. Marine Corps will deploy its ground-based anti-ship and air-defense systems to Japan’s southwesternmost island for exercises this month.

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Veterans face SNAP barriers as USDA guidance delays policy changes, GAO finds

GAO found outdated USDA SNAP guidance for veterans and recommended better outreach and coordination to help veterans access food assistance.

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Marine Corps meets 2026 goal with over 31,000 new recruits

The Corps recruited 31,250 enlisted Marines alongside 1,672 officers and 3,503 prior service reserve Marines in what the service calls a “rebound.”

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Marine Corps plans new warfighter test for future generals

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