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Veteran who lost both of his legs in combat reenlists in the Marine Corps

Staff Sgt. Johnny “Joey” Jones, who medically retired in 2012 after losing both of his legs in combat, said he felt he had more to give to the service.

By Cristina Stassis

4 months ago

Marine Corps fields 3,500 first-person view attack drones

The U.S. Marine Corps had zero first-person view drones in service as of October 2025.

5 months ago

Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer graduates from Marine recon course

Dakota Meyer, 37, was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2011 for heroism during the war in Afghanistan. He reenlisted in 2025 in the Marine Corps Reserve.

By Cristina Stassis

6 months ago

Select Marines who reenlist could be eligible for a $50,000 bonus

Some of the kickers are meant to encourage Marines to make lateral moves into the cyber, special operations and drone technician fields, among other roles.

By Cristina Stassis

8 months ago

How a Marine lost over 100 pounds ahead of basic training enrollment

A recent Marine Corps basic training graduate who once weighed 290 pounds lost more than 100 pounds over two years to meet Marine enlistment standards.

By Cristina Stassis

9 months ago

Marines hit retention goal ‘earlier than ever before,’ top Marine says

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith announced that retention goals were met just weeks after the target window opened.

By J.D. Simkins

10 months ago