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VA secretary insists surprise firing of top official isn’t a sign of leadership turmoil

Deputy Secretary James Byrne was fired Monday in what the secretary called a simple business decision.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Assault Amphibian School students take a ride in the Submerged Vehicle Egress Trainer

Best pics of the week: Jan. 26, 2020

Marines escape from a simulated submerged AAV, burial at sea, A-10 Elephant Walk and more of the best photos from around the military.

4 years ago

New in 2020: More gigantic exercises for the Marine Corps

In 2019 Marines participated in large exercises more reminiscent of Cold War workups than preparations for counter-insurgency deployments to the Middle East ― and so far 2020 looks to be no different.

By Philip Athey

4 years ago

Navy football nixes ‘inappropriate’ gun motto

"The bottom line is, we missed the mark here."

5 years ago

Nearly 40 percent lighter body armor coming to Marines in 2020

The Navy awarded a nearly $216 million contract to Point Blank Enterprises for the purchase of up to 680,706 of the new lightweight plates.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

15 extra pounds of gear can be the difference between life or death in a firefight, this Marine officer’s research says

When she ran the simulations and added more weight “casualties just went up.”

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago