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Devil Dogs to follow slimmer waist-to-height standard than other branches

The U.S. Marine Corps has gone further in its waist-to-height ratio than the Department of Defense’s standards, making the new criteria 0.52 or less.

By Cristina Stassis

3 weeks ago

How MREs inspired today’s meal-delivery industry

The MRE has to survive heat, cold, impact and time. And it has to do all of that at scale. Sound familiar?

By Clay Beyersdorfer

3 weeks ago

US arms deal still up in the air after Hegseth visit to Vietnam

Despite U.S. interest in deeper military ties with Vietnam, the Nov. 2 visit by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not yield an arms sales announcement.

By Military Times Staff

4 months ago

Coast Guard spends $200 million on private jets for DHS leaders

DHS previously requested $50 million for a new U.S. Coast Guard plane, a figure that has since quadrupled, according to congressional Democrats.

5 months ago

Buffalo chicken, Thai and Cuban food coming to the MRE lineup in 2026

Three current, low-rated meal options are going away next year.

5 months ago

Back-to-school, military edition: why August is also admin hell

For civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

7 months ago