Warfighting, quality of life prioritized in USMC commandant guidance
The 39th Marine Corps commandant focuses on modernization and quality of life, among other areas.
By Todd South
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Army files charges against soldier husband of missing woman
Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson II is charged with false official statements, obstruction of justice and the production and distribution of child pornography.
By Riley Ceder
Top Marine ‘won’t apologize’ for Corps’ past neglect of barracks
"But now the tide has to turn, and we have to get back to quality of life," Gen. Eric Smith said.
Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing
'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'
By Zamone Perez
How the Marine Corps’ barracks got to be so bad, according to 2 generals
Years of spending more on weapons systems than on quality of life was one reason, the Marine Corps’ budget chief said.
Marines’ plans for barracks fixes, construction scrutinized by Congress
About 83% of the Marine Corps' barracks buildings are in “pretty good shape” and 17% are not.
By Todd South
Why getting better barracks matters to the top enlisted Marine
“We’re not asking for Taj Mahals,” Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz said.
Here’s how the Marine Corps’ ‘wall-to-wall’ barracks inspections went
One Marine corporal said maintenance issues have been getting fixed much more quickly than before the barracks inspection.
Fixing subpar barracks at top of the Marine Corps’ budget wish list
The money would come on top of the $274 million for barracks restoration in the service’s official budget request.
Marine Corps launches resident survey of housing and barracks
Residents will receive a text or email link to take the survey, which runs from March 18 to April 18.
By Todd South