Danger pay for US troops could double, expand to more regions
The U.S. defense budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 has raised the prospect of an increase in the monthly stipend paid out to troops in dangerous regions.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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A combat infantryman stood in the gap. Made the calculation. Pulled the trigger. But at what cost?
"There is a profound, sickening duality in being thanked for your service by people who would be horrified if they ... saw what that service required."
By Jarrod Toothman, The War Horse
Busy deployment sees no combat action for Marines in Helmand
A small Marine task force operating out of Helmand saw no combat action during its deployment.
By Shawn Snow
‘Combat and Classics’: New podcast brings literary discussions to a military audience
A Marine veteran is mixing his military experience with his love for classical literature in a new “Combat and Classics” podcast. The podcast targets a military audience and has garnered more than 11,000 downloads since its August launch.
By Natalie Gross
Former Parris Island drill instructor pleads guilty to misconduct
Sgt. Michael Eldridge is one of seven Marines referred to a court-martial for the Parris Island hazing scandal.
By Jeff Schogol
Corps will expand combat engineer squads
The change will offset the elimination of infantry assault Marines.
By Jeff Schogol
Bad water survival skills could sink Marines' future promotions
The commandant wants to make swimming skills part of Marines' cutting scores.
By Jeff Schogol
Australian Army adopts Marine Corps-style hand-to-hand combat training
Aussie Soldiers Down Under will begin unarmed combat courses.
By Kyle Rempfer
New in 2018: Court-martial for Parris Island Battalion commander
Lt. Col. Joshua Kissoon was charged subsequent to the death of recruit Raheel Siddiqui.
By Jeff Schogol
Hey, Marines: Not every PT session has to be a killer, colonel says
Athletic trainers also may be sent to operating forces in order to reduce injuries.
By Jeff Schogol
New in 2018: Corps will select upgraded amphib vehicle
The Marines will select a new combat Assault Amphibious Vehicle to replace the current fleet.
By Todd South
New ‘Battle Skills Test’ for all Marines starts in 2018
The annual test will refresh 30 skills that Marines learned in recruit training.
By Jeff Schogol