Marine ACV crews to face ‘thinking adversaries’ in new VR simulator
A crew gunnery training prototype for the new amphibious combat vehicle will simulate an all-out fight with an unpredictable adversary.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Hegseth mulls benefits fix for veterans exposed to radiation at A-bomb test site
Civilians have received benefits for work at the Nevada test site, but Cold War-era regulations still do not allow veterans to prove they were there, too.
By Richard Sisk
Russia’s Pacific Fleet put on high alert for snap drills
The entire Russian Pacific Fleet has been put on high alert for snap drills that will involve practice missile launches.
North Korea says it tested new solid-fuel long-range missile
North Korea says it successfully test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile powered by solid propellants.
US Navy, Marines push to make virtual training more real
The sea services want to be able to practice complex scenarios in a training and simulation environment that pulls together all-domain sailors and Marines.
See US, Philippines stage Balikatan military exercise
This year's Balikatan exercises between the treaty allies are the largest since the two sides started joint military combat-readiness exercises in 1990s.
China warns as US, Philippines stage combat drills
China has warned that a deepening US-Philippines security alliance should not harm its security and territorial interests, especially in South China Sea.
Marines injured in new vehicle accident as rollover trial gets underway
Four Marines were in the vehicle at the time.
Over-classified information hampers work with allies, top Marines say
“Sometimes we get in our own way, by over-classifying, over-compartmentalizing,” Gen. David Berger said.
The Marines want to invest millions in underwater escape training
A new update aims to close loopholes that had left too many Marines unprepared for a water emergency.
More troops will soon be eligible for Basic Needs Allowance
Will DoD reconsider including BAH in income calculations for the Basic Needs Allowance eligibility?
By Karen Jowers