About 83% of the Marine Corps' barracks buildings are in “pretty good shape” and 17% are not. A new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families. These seven are the 2024 Military Times Service Members of the Year. By Military Times staff
3 weeks ago As a child growing up in Northern California, Marine Col. Nicole Mann would look at the stars and wonder if she could ever explore them herself. Frederick Smith may be the founder of a multibillion-dollar company, but his greatest honor was when his Marines dug a hole for him in Vietnam. “We’re not asking for Taj Mahals,” Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz said. Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living National Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, died in his sleep on Monday. Legislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025. Troops at 14 installations will soon try out a new system for shipping their belongings to their next base. Read up on tips and tricks in Military Times' 2024 Permanent Change of Station Guide ahead of peak moving season. Load More